The education system in the UK was established in 1945 and consisted of three types of schools - grammar schools, secondary moderns, and technical schools. Although intended to be equal, it favored middle class children. It was later changed to a selective system where children took an exam at age 11 that determined which type of secondary school they would attend. Grammar schools were for the most academic students while others went to secondary modern or technical schools. This system was criticized for not being truly equal.

2.  The education system set
up in 1945.
 Three different types of
schooling: grammar
schools, secondary
moderns and technical
schools.
 Although it was intended
to be equal for all, it
favoured middle class
children.
 In parts of Britain, it was
changed to

3. Other Schools
 County schools
 Voluntary schools
Secondary Schools
 Compulsory schooling extends up to 16
 The selective system, comprehensive
system
and independent schools
 Sixth form colleges/ tertiary colleges
Primary Schools
 Compulsory schooling starts at 5
 Co-educational and a class-teacher
system
 Three-term school year

4.  It occupies more than 70% of the
school timetable, the rest of the time
being used for subjects of the
school’s choosing.
 There are four key Stages. At each
of the stages the core subjects of
English, mathematics, science, technol
ogy, physical education and religious
education are taught.
 History, geography, music and art are
also compulsory subjects up to 16
years old, but they become optional in
Key Stage 4.
 A modern foreign language is added
to the
curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4.

5.  A system for secondary schooling in
Britain, under which children take an
examination, the “11 plus”, in their last year of
primary education.
 The results of the examination determine the
kind of secondary schooling each child will
receive.
 Those with the highest marks go to grammar
schools; others may go to technical
schools, and the rest – by far majority – go to
secondary modern schools.

6. Children all sat an examination
known as the 11 + and they were
allocated a school based on how
they had achieved in that
examination. Those seen as more
academic attended Grammar
Schools which taught a very
academic curriculum and those
seen as less able went to
Secondary Modern Schools which
taught practical subjects such as
metal work and carpentry for
boys and needlework and cookery
for girls. Only children who
attended Grammar Schools could
sit exams or go to college. There
are still 164 staterun grammar

7.  Public schools: secondary private boarding
schools that prepare students chiefly for
universities. They laid the foundations of
English education, but now are generally
restricted to a comparatively small section
of the population, mainly the rich and
conservative in politics. Eton, Harrow and
Rugby are the 3 most famous public schools
 Prep schools: small private boarding schools
for children up to 7 or 8 years old, which
help to prepare the children for the
“common entrance” examination at the age of
13 for admission to a public school.

8.  A system for secondary schooling in
Britain, under which all children, regardless
of ability, can mix together.
 In comprehensive schools, students study a
wide variety of subjects at first until 2 or 3
years later, when they may study only those
they like best.
 Many new ideas in education are being tried
out at present, and comprehensive schools
vary widely throughout Britain.

9. The General Certificate of Secondary
Education is taken at the end of
compulsory education at the age of 16. All
the students are required to take it.The
results often help the students and their
parents to made a choice whether they
will go to college or not.

10.  Nearly all universities are public
bodies
 Higher education has a long history
in the UK
 The general condition of university
students
 Degrees
 Leading universities in UK
 Open university and further

11.  Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor
of Science (BSc) – after three
years of full-time study.
 Master of Arts (MA) or Master of
Science (MSc) after a further one
year full-time or two year part-time
study.
 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – after
at least three years of original
research.

12.  The open university is a non-residential
university offering degree and other courses
for adult students of all ages. They offer
degrees which are the same as those of
other universities.
 Further education is often taken part-time
or in the evening. Further education colleges
have strong links with industry and
commerce, employers often being involved in

13. Who are these two
people?
Why are they significant
in the history of the
British education
system?
Margaret Thatcher
Conservative Prime Minister
From 1979
Tony Blair
New Labour Prime Minister
From 1997

14. DO YOU KNOW…

15. OUR
SURVEY…

16. Q1: Do you think
educational infrastructure
is more developed in UK
institutes?
YES
NO
Q2: Do you think being a
part of UK educational
system guarantees you
better and desired job?
YES
NO
NO IDEA

17. Q3: Do you think getting
exposed to various
activities will help
students to gain
experiences?
Q4: What do you think of
the faculty indulged in
education system of UK?
YES
NO
Brilliant
Average
No Idea

18. Q5: What kind of impact
does the lectures and
workshops create on
students?
Positive
Negative
No impact
Q6: What are the career
options after perusing UK
education system?
Same as
other
Countries
New
Opportuni
ties
No idea

19. Q7: Are there more students pursuing for vocational
courses in Britain? If yes, then are there enough
vocational courses available there according to
interest of students?
Yes
No
No Idea