Question

What have you learnt about the system of education in England and Wales? Fill in the gaps of the summary using the information f

rom the text. Read the sentences of the summary one by one. Education is provided by ………………………….. schools and ……………………… schools. State schools are …………………………. . If pupils go to a public or private school, parents ………………….. . Compulsory education means that all children ……………………………………………………………………… Kindergartens and nursery classes are ………………………… . Children start school at the age of …….. . …………………… ………………. and ……………… …………….. provide secondary education. There are no ……………… ………………… in comprehensive schools. If pupils want to enter a grammar school, they ……………………………………………………….. Pupils take ……………..... ………………. at the end of each 4 stages of education.

Answer 1

Education is provided by state schools and independent schools. State schools are free. . If pupils go to a public or private school, parents pay for their education.. Compulsory education means that all children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. Kindergartens and nursery classes are optional . Children start school at the age of five and in 6 years provide secondary education. There are no  entrance examinations in comprehensive schools. If pupils want to enter a grammar school, they  have to pass the 11+ exams