The document outlines the education system in England. It is divided into key stages from ages 5-16, with compulsory subjects including math, English, science, and a foreign language. Students choose additional subjects to study for GCSEs from ages 14-16. Those who receive 5 A*-C GCSE grades can progress to 2-year A-level qualifications focusing on 3-4 subjects from ages 16-18 to prepare for university. The school day runs from 8:35-14:50 with registration, lessons, break, and lunch periods.

1. Schools in England

2. Education
Ages Years Level
5 1
Key Stage 1
6 2
7 3
8 4
Key Stage 2
9 5
10 6
11 7
12 8 Key Stage 3
13 9

3. Education
Ages Years Level
14 10
GCSE
15 11
16 12
(16+) A Level / Vocational Qualifications
17 13
18+ - University

4. Compulsory
Level Subject
Maths
Key Stage 1 - GCSE English (Literature/Language)
Science (Biology/Physics/Chemistry)
Key Stage 3 1 Modern Foreign Language
Art / Design / Technology
GCSE
Humanities

5. GCSEs
As well as compulsory subjects, we choose
other subjects to study:
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Art
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Business Studies
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Drama
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French
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Spanish
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Geography
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6. 16+
To study A levels you need 5 A* - C GCSEs
A levels = 2 years - AS level + A2 level
AS = 4 subjects
A2 = 3 or 4 subjects

7. Timetable
08:35 - 08:50 Registration
08:50 - 09:50 1st lesson
9:50 - 10:50 2nd lesson
10:50 - 11:10 Break
11:10 - 12:10 3rd lesson
12:10 - 13:10 4th lesson
13:10 - 13:50 Lunch
13:50 - 14:50 5th lesson

8. Lunch

9. Food

10. Questions?