Importance of the British Education System
The United Kingdom or Britain as it is known lays huge emphasis on education and provides mandatory education to students aged from 5 to 16 years old. The strong emphasis is decipherable from the 99% literacy rate, with 88% of the population having a secondary education diploma. As per Section 7 of the 1996 Education Act of the UK, all parents are liable to provide education to their children whether they send them to school or opt for homeschooling for them. Stages of Education in the United Kingdom The British Education System is divided into four main parts: i. Primary Education ii. Secondary Education iii. Further Education iv. Higher Education These four main parts can be understood better as key stages too. · Key Stage 1 : ages 5 to 7 · Key Stage 2 : ages 7 to 11 · Key Stage 3 : ages 11 to 14 · Key Stage 4 : ages 14 to 16 While students undergo rigorous assessments at every stage, one important stag