According to the World Bank, education is one of the most fundamental building blocks for human development and poverty reduction. Thus, developed nations have made education as one of their top priorities when drafting their annual strategies and budgets. In the United Kingdom, the education system is divided into four main levels: primary, secondary, further and higher education.
The UK implements a K-12 education system, wherein a child has to legally attend primary and secondary education, from about five years old until he is 16 years old. The child has to attend a learning center, or a school recognized by the authorities. The British Council states that over
90% of UK students attend state schools. The rest attends a privately own learning center or independent school. Some children are educated through home learning.
Primary and secondary education in the UK is not governed by one central department. Instead, each country in the UK has a separate education system. The UK Government takes care of England; the Scottish and Welsh governments are responsible for Scotland and Wales, respectively; while the Northern Ireland Executive is liable for Northern Ireland’s education.
Aside from the primary and secondary education that a child has to legally attend, he may opt to extend into further education, which is a requirement for entering a college or a university. Further education includes: general further education and tertiary colleges; sixth form colleges; specialist colleges; and adult education institutes. A learning center like a sixth form college allows a student to study for advanced school-level qualifications like A-levels.
After completing further education, a student may choose to enter a university that offers higher education. Higher education allows a student to earn a certain degree on a particular field of specialization. Application is managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
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