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