Anyone in Year 10/Form 4 in School in ENGLAND?
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Not me but good Homepage thogh !!
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well, im in CBSE and i studied in icse b4\nmy cousins live in the US\nhonestly, their syllabus is much below ours. they learn EASY stuff and have a lot of extracurricular activities\ni can't say about how "good" they r, but icse and CBSE r tougher
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In the UK we don't do the SATs that you sit in the USA. In year 9 (age 13/14), 6(age 10/11) and more recently 2 (age 6/7) we have something called SATs (pronouced as a word rather than the individual letters) but they test the general level in Maths, English and Science, usually to see how far the child is in line with the national average. \nThe real education begins in years 10-11 (age 14-16) where you study for your GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education previously known as O Levels). Depending on your institute you generally get to choose which subjects you wish to study and schools tend to make English, Maths and Science compulsary, others may include P.E or a language. The grades are from A* - G (pass) and U (ungraded meaning fail), though the accepted pass grades will be grades A* - C.\nPrior to age 16, education is compulsary but post-16 education is optional and can go into various branches depending on the individual. One route is A(dvanced) Levels (or GCE) where you can do a maximum of 5 they say but if its for applying to university for a undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) they won't ask for more than 3 A level grades, where the grades range from A - E. Now however some university asked for Ucas points rather than grades which can make it easier to some extend as its the minimum points they require for entry which can be made up of a really low grade in one subject but high in another. So previously grades BBB was required but the new points sytem requires 300 which can be achieved by attaining grades ABC. These take 2 years to complete and made up of 6 units or can be taken as Intensive A Level whereby its completed in 1 year. \nA Level tends to be considered more academic as its more exam based. If someone prefers a more vocational route they could do GNVQ(General National Vocational Qualification) / AVCE (Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education) instead as its more coursework based rather than exam. This is a little complicating. \nFirst you have Part One Award GNVQ made up 3 units, and equivalent to an AS Level or 1 GCSE. Then you have the Full Award GNVQ made up 6 units equivalent to an A Level or 2 GCSEs. Both can be taken at a foundation or intermediate level. Finally you have AVCE which is 12 units, usually taken over 2 years, and equivalent to 2 A Levels. I actually did the full-award GNVQ in ICT alongside my GCSEs because my school offered it in replacement of the half GCSE it had the previous years. It was grade on the scale of, Distinction (A), Merit (B), Pass (C) and Fail (U). Some universities accept these as qualifying grades for entry onto the degree. Other universities prefer the academic route but it really depends on your chosen path. \nBoth A Levels and AVCEs are generally undertaken the two years after completing secondary education. Of course if someone wasn't following the traditional route they may of course take it after a gap or after doing something completly different. Of course ifsomeone wasn't going to university they may for example do some work-related study such as a Modern Apprenticeship or simply go straight into work. Others follow whatis best for their chosen career, for example, someone wanting to do childcare may do a CACHE Diploma (Council for Award in Childcare and Education) instead or do a BTEC National Diploma in Business/Science, again both more vocational. \nIf I'm correct, high school in the USA is the equivalent for education up to 18 in the UK, which is secondary education pre-16 and further education (College/6th Form) pre-18.\nAfter which we have university (is it college for you?) degrees such as BSc (Bachelor of Science) and BA (Bachelor of Arts) known as the First Degree/Graduate. This usually takes 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich (inc. 1 year work) or part-time. These are graded 1st Class, 2:1 (Upper 2nd), 2:2 (Lower 2nd), 3rd, Pass and Fail respectively.\nAfter that you can do a Postgraduate (second degree) followed by the Ph
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What country do you transfer from and to what year in 4 year college?
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Well that's what I'm going to do when I go to UNI and I've almost finished College.\n\nAnyhows the gov have, or they do in the UK, a lot of advisers for this. Talk to them, they are gold dust to us when we get to this stage. I spent two days and went to see two of them. Like we're talking the next 5 years at least so a few days asking for help is well worth it.
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No problems to worry about.\nMinor speeling differences.\nWarm beer - that is beer you can actually taste and which doesn't remind you that you need to see the dentist.\nFunny food eaten in the proper manner using a knife and fork at all times.\n\nBut seriously, check carefully that your academic qualifications are suitable for entry into UK universities.\nLook here:\nLink 1.\nLink 2. this is for students from UK to USA but the section 'Advice to Parents Taking Children Aged 15-18 to the US' (and following section) is relevant to you.
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In year 6 we have Key Stage 2 SATs\nIn year 9 we have Key stage 3 SATs\nIn year 11 we have GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education)\nThen we go on to College where we do A levels which take 2 years, with tests at the end of each year.\nThen we go to University and get a masters, diploma, etc.
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My children were in the British school system...they were able to read the newspaper by age 5...handwriting (not printing) at age 6...we now live in Canada\n\nMy son is in Grade 5 and can read at a grade 9 level.\n\nI definatetly feel it is better over there.
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Try the bitesize website. Which is a UK school revision site. But math is the same the world over so that should not matter
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as far as i have heard, eductation til school level is free is the uk. but at college level i think we need to pay. you may b able to obtain a scholarchip from certain universities. u shud contact the schools individualy and go through theor application process
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yes iam very inetrested for further studies in england.but i need some part time job also.
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You have no problem getting your courses recognised.  Some 4-year schools do not recognise the courses taken in 2-year schools.\n\nIf, on the other hand, you find that studying is not the way for you, at least after a 2-year school you have a vocational qualification under your belt.
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There are lots of bad English Schools that will take your money and give a bad quality of education. To find a good one, look on the website of 'English UK', an association of English Schools which have received accreditation from The British Council (a UK Government organisation to help people in other countries in their dealings with the UK). The British Council website has some links on the front page explaining all about coming to the UK to study.\n\nFor working in the UK, see the government's 'Working in the UK' website. It explains how to get a 'work permit', how long you can stay, etc. Also, try typing "working in the UK" (in double quotes) into google.
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First of all, I assume you are not going to raise this issue at your interview or on your application.  Therefore, the only way they will know is if your school puts this on your reference.  I assume it will be your Head of Year who would write the reference (with input from your form tutor).\n\nIt would be reasonable for you to approach your Head of Year to ask if this has been put on your reference.  In fact, you probably have a right to see the reference written on you, under the terms of the Data Protection Act.\n\nIf they have mentioned it and if it is raised at your interview, I would suggest you use the tactic of complete honesty.  Say that you did something that was wrong, you were punished for it, you accepted your punishment, you have learned from the experience and you are now a fine upstanding member of society.  It would also help if you could reasonably claim that you have never been in trouble during Years 10-11 and are determined to do well at your A Levels.\n\nI would say that the sixth forms (even those at prestigious independent schools) who would hold a single incident like this against you would be in a minority.
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I did a primary PGCE at the UEA, I found the interview to be a bit of a non-event, it only lasted around 25 mins.  They asked me about my opinion on a current educational event- check out the TES for information and form a few opinions on current topics before you go in.  There was a local head in my interview as well, and she asked me about how I would have reacted a a dilemma that she had faced in their school- in this case persuading parents that their son was a great dancer and should be allowed to go to ballet classes, I answered and she said that was exactly what they had done and it worked!  I passed the PGCE with flying colours but still can't get a job!\nHope that helps.\nGood luck
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Try http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/\n\nIt's usually quite good
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Hey, my cousin goes there - doing her A-levels. She loves it! From what I've heard everyone seems pretty nice. Some of the teachers are a bit s*** but you get that everywhere don't you!\n\nI suggest having a look round yourself - it's the only way you will ever truly get a feel for the place. \n\nThat's really wierd that someone on here actually was able to answer that question of yours! Anyway, I hope you are happy wherever you end up!