Student
Exchange Program England
SSecondary education covers schooling from the age of eleven to
the minimum school leaving age of sixteen. Pupils follow a common
curriculum leading to the GCSE which has replaced the General Certificate
of Education Ordinary Level. At some schools, pupils may stay on
at a school sixth form for a further two years when they sit for
the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Levels)
or the General Certificate of Education Advanced Supplementary examinations
(GCE AS examinations). Further education colleges also offer these
courses.
Students going to England have the option of attending a
public or a private school. Private schools are considerably more
expensive than public schools, but they are renowned for their excellence
in education.
Grades are based on a
final exam covering the entire school year, semester. Students will
not receive a formal transcript until the final test. However, students
will be assessed in each class according to their homework and participation.
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Students can choose among
courses equivalent to those of a US high school schedule. Most exchange
students will attend school at a grade level where they choose three
main subjects of study and focus on these for the duration of their
program.
Some typical classes
are: English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Economics, History, Physics, French, Mathematics, Psychology,
Geography , Philosophy, & Physical Education. Student Exchange
Program England
Academic year:
Classes from:
Oct to: Jul
Long vacation from:
1 Jul to: 30 Sep
Languages of instruction:
English
Higher Education:
England
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