The British Curriculum has got both compulsory and optional subjects *T|F*
True
What does Compulsory mean? a) students may choose them b) students have to learn them
b) students have to learn them
What does “keep up with” mean? a) choose b) follow c) choose
b) follow
When do students start secondary education?
At the age of 11
“A term” is a part of the school year *T/F*
True
What does “to tutor” mean? a) to correct exams b) to give lessons c) to give private lessons
c) To give private lessons
Grammar schools are… a) primary schools b) secondary schools c) vocational schools
b) secondary schools
To attend a Grammar school students must sit an exam at age 11. *T/F*
True
Are Grammar Schools open to everyone?
No
After primary school, 90% of children go to… a) comprehensive schools b)grammar schools c) vocational schools
a) comprehensive schools
What’s the main characteristic of comprehensive schools? a) they have a strict dress code b) their timetable is demanding c) they are open to everyone
c) they are open to everyone
Public schools are open to everyone *T/F*
False
What are the “tuition fees”? a) the course registration cost b) the different subjects in the curriculum c) a type of vocational school
a) the course registration cost
What do students learn at a vocational school? a) Things they like b) law subjects c) practical subjects
c) practical subjects
Which schools follow the national curriculum, are open to everyone and are government-funded?
State schools
