Major Differences between Czech and British Educational System
Major Differences between Czech and British Educational System
Compulsory School Attendance GB CZ 1880 1774 Up to the age of 13 Up to the age of 12
The School – leaving Age These Days GB CZ 16 15
Schooling Is Compulsory GB CZ From the age of 5 From the age of 6
The School Day Starts GB CZ At 9 a. m. At 8 a. m.
Subjects Taught GB national curriculum - Foreign language (at least one, 14 – 16) - No repeating (exception GCSE´s and A levels) - CZ the national syllabus - Foreign language (one, from their 4 th year) - Repeating is possible -
Marking GB CZ Marked by letters Marked by numbers A-F 1 to 5
Teaching Style Much debate
Private Schools : Fees GB CZ 5000 – 15 000 £ 5000 – 120 000 CZK
School Year GB CZ 3 terms 2 terms September-July September-June
Pre-school Education GB - nursery schools or kindergarten (since they are 3 years old) CZ - nursery schools or kindergarten (3 -6) Creches (from 6 month to 3 years)
Primary Education GB CZ - 90% at state schools - private or church schools rare - Independent schools – uniform, single-sex - No uniforms - Infant + juniors
Secondary Education GB - Comprehensive schools Grammar schools Age of 16 - GCSE CZ - Grammar schools Special schools Vocational schools School leaving examination
Higher (Tertiary) Education - GB Universities Teacher training colleges Other colleges - - CZ Universities or colleges last from 3 -6 years Entrance examination
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