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ENGLAND vs. AMERICAWhat are some of the differences between their
educational systems?
Magdalen College, Oxford
Christ Church College
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IntroductionHaving an education is important, without one it is hard
to get good paying jobs, and also be knowledgeable active
citizens. So for my project I looked at the differences between
the education in England and our education here in America.
Throughout the next couple of slides you will be reading
short facts that tell you a little bit about each educational
system. My slides are nothing fancy but the information on
them is important to know and think about. When reading
you will find that there are some similarities in each
educational system and there are some differences as well.
Knowing that, I have only put the most helpful information on
my slides or else you would be reading for the rest of your life!
Education in EnglandMandatory school
attendance between ages 5 to 16 and is FREE!
Every year England schools are put under
review to make sure that the curriculum is being
taught in the mort efficient ways. They are monitored
by a group of people known as the Higher
Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
(Source from Smith, K)
After 5 years of secondary education students take
tests at the level of General Certificate of Secondary
Education (GCSE), which are subject based test and
usually students take 10 different subject tests. They test the basic knowledge of
the student in each subject.
After taking the GCSEs students can take AS-Level classes after an
additional year in order to prepare them for A-level classes which is
another two years of education. (AS-Level and A-Level classes are similar
to AP classes)All the other sources from UK Education system
Education in England
They do not rank students yearly,
they base education level on the
completion of each set of tests.
Undergraduate degrees take 3 years
to complete, a Masters takes an extra year,
and a Doctoral is completed in 3 years.
To become a vet, work in medicine,
work in law or become a teacher
it is a 5 year undergrad program
High School normally begins at age 11.
Students work in stages instead of
being considered a certain grade
level
Colleges were being built in England following the French lycee school in
1802(Source from Green, A)
All the other sources from UK Education system
Education in AmericaHigh school begins at the 9th grade. Years go as followed: Freshman Sophomore, Junior, and
Senior
Children may start school at age 4 but they have to stay in school till 18 , but they do
have the option to test out
early.
A student is weighted by a Grade Point Average (GPA) to determine their rank in their class.
Classes go from Kindergarten to 12th.
All students, to graduate high school
must take an exit exam
which consists of a
Math and English test.
Different types of colleges to attend including private,
community or a state college.
After high school a
student can go to
college, trade school or straight to work.
Wrap UpFrom this project I have learned that England’s educational
system is not that much different from ours. We both have the same
principles it is just the way we execute them that is different.
People say that receiving an education in Europe in better,
but I think that the only reason why it would be better than America
is because they care more about education then we do. If we took
more time and put more effort and money into our educational
system we could have the best education available.
I hope you learned something from these facts, and if you did
not I hope they made you think because education is important no
matter where you get it from.
Works CitedGreen, A. (1990). Education and state formation- the rise of education systems in
England, France, and the USA. New York, N.Y.: St. Martin’s press Inc.
Smith K. (2007). ‘Who do you think you’re talking to?’—the discourse of learning and
teaching strategies. Higher Education, 56, 395-406. February 10, 2009, Academic Search Premier Database.
The United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational
opportunities. (n.d.) UK education systems. Retrieved February 26, 2009,
from http://www.britishcouncil.org
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