1.  
The British education system is compulsory
from ….. to …..
2.  
When was the National Curriculum introduced?
 
 
3.  
What is the National Curriculum?
 
 
4.  
Why is the National Curriculum necessary?
 
 
5.  
What is a state school?
 
 
6.  
Which type of school is fee-paying?
 
 
7.  
What is the difference between state schools and independent schools?
 
 
8.  
What is the difference between private schools and public schools?
 
 
9.  
What is a public school in the UK vs the USA?
 
 
10.  
Name famous public schools
 
 
11.  
What is the first type of school children go to? What is the age period?
What is the American for this type of school?
 
12.  
What is the second type of school children go to? What is the age period?
 
13.  
Who are juniors?
 
 
14.  
Who are seniors?
 
15.  
Explain the terms
• “pre-prep”,
• “prep”
• “senior”
 
16.  
What types of secondary schools are mentioned?
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What is the difference between these types of schools?
Which schools require an exam if you want to go there?
 
17.  
The majority of state schools in Britain are … what type?
 
18.  
What is 11+exam?
 
 
19.  
What is GCSE?
When is it taken?
 
20.  
How many exams do you have to take at the age of 16?
 
21.  
What grades do you get at the exams?
 
 
22.  
What are the opportunities for a 16-year-old graduate?
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23.  
What is the sixth form?
What is lower sixth?
What is upper sixth?
 
 
24.  
What exams do people take in the sixth form (name them)?
 
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How many exams do they usually take?
How are they graded?
 
26.  
What are “highers”?
 
 
27.  
Explain the word “revision”
 
 
28.  
What is the difference between the word “college” in the UK and in the USA?
 
29.  
What 2 systems can colleges in the UK follow?
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30.  
What 2 types of subjects are mentioned?
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31.  
What is BTEC?
 
What is NVQ?
 
What is Apprenticeship?
 
 
32.  
Give examples of vocational subjects
 
 
33.  
What is the name for religious schools?
 
 
34.  
Why do schools in Britain require a uniform?
 
 
35.  
Who are prefects?
What are their functions?
 
 
36.  
Who is a headboy/headgirl?
 
 
37.  
What is the approximate equivalent for a graduation ceremony?
 
38.  
How many main courses do you take at a British university?
 
 
39.  
How long does a Bachelor’s degree take:
• in England and Wales
• in Scotland
 
40.  
What is “finals”?
 
 
41.  
What is the university grading system like?
 
 
42.  
Explain what is “ordinary degree”?
 
 
43.  
Explain what is “honours degree”?
 
 
44.  
What is 1st Class Honours?
 
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45.  
What is Upper 2nd Class Honours?
 
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46.  
What is Lower 2nd Class Honours?
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47.  
What is 3rd Class Honours Degree?
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48.  
Which type of degree is a must if you want to continue your education at prestigious universities?
 
49.  
Which type of degree is a minimum requirement for Master’s programmes?
 
50.  
Who is a fresher?
What is a fresher’s week?
 
51.  
The blogger makes a mistake explaining the idea of red brick universities. Correct him
 
 
52.  
What is Ivy League?
 
 
53.  
What is a colloquial word for “university”?
 
 
54.  
What is a Master’s?
How long does it last?
 
55.  
What degree follows a Master’s?