The document discusses key differences between the British and German school systems, including school uniforms, types of schools, and examination procedures in Britain. It notes that in Britain, nearly all schools require uniforms, there are primary, secondary, state and private schools, and the school day typically runs from 9am to 3pm. Examinations include GCSEs starting in upper school (ages 13-16), which are graded A* to U, and students need 5 A*-C grades to attend 6th form.

1. The Great British School System
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2. Main differences between British
and German schools:
• School Uniform
• Types of Schools
• Structure of School day
• Examination Procedures

3. School Uniforms
• In almost every British school, children
must wear a uniform.
• Common colours for school uniforms
include navy blue, green, black, red and
grey.
• School uniforms are expensive £££

4. School Uniforms
• Harrow School Uniform:

5. School Uniforms
• Eton School Uniform:

6. School Uniforms
• Christ's hospital School
uniform:

7. School Uniforms
• St. Gregory's school uniform:

8. Types of British schools in most of
the country:
• Primary (Reception - year 6)
• Secondary (Year 7 - year 11, and 6th
form)
• State - free
• Private - tuition fees

9. Types of schools in Leighton
Buzzard:
• Lower (primary, Reception - year 4)
• Middle (primary and secondary, year 5 -
year 8)
• Upper (Secondary, year 9 - year 11 and
6th Form, year 12 and 13).

10. Lower School
• In Britain, children generally start school at
the age of 4.
• The first year of school is known as
'Reception'.
• Lower schools are normally quite small.

13. Middle School
• In Leighton Buzzard, children go to middle school in year
5 at the age of 9.
• Middle schools are big in comparison to lower schools.
There were roughly 1,000 pupils at my middle school.
• In middle school you begin to learn more subjects.
• Middle school tends to be the first time you learn foreign
languages.
• You begin to get homework... :'(

15. You can join sports teams in Middle
school

16. Upper school
• You start Upper school in year 9 at the age of
13.
• Upper schools are normally very big. My Upper
school had approximately 3,000 pupils and 80
teachers.
• Even more subjects become available.
• Facilities are better. My upper school had a gym,
climbing wall, trampolines, theatre among other
things.

18. The Cedars Upper - year 11

19. Structure of the Day
• In general, the school day begins at 9
o'clock in the morning and finishes at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
• The day is broken up by registration,
morning break and lunch break.
• Most days of the week there are a number
of after school clubs.

20. Timetable

21. School dinners
• Most British children eat lunch at school. You
can either bring a packed lunch with you, or
buy a school dinner...

22. Examination Procedures

23. Examination Procedures
• You don't really do any exams until Upper
school, where you begin your GCSEs
(general certificate of secondary education).
• In some schools you are able to achieve up
to 12 GCSEs, but somewhere around 10 is
most common.

24. Grading GCSEs
• Highest - Lowest:
A* (Outstanding)
A (Very good)
B (Good)
C (Ok)
D (Bad)
E (Very bad)
F (Fail)
U (Ungraded)

25. GCSEs
• You are only able to proceed to 6th Form
or College if you have achieved the
required GCSEs.
• To study for A-levels in 6th form, you must
have achieved at least 5 A*-C grades.

26. Match the description with the
picture
They are
wearing
green
blazers and
navy ties.
This individual
is wearing a
grey jumper
and black tie.
This individual is
wearing a light blue,
checkered summer
dress with long white
socks and black
shoes.
This individual is
wearing a straw
hat and a dark
blazer and tie. He
looks very smart.

27. Solve these anagrams
1. CHINO ROOMFULS
2. VERTICALS HOOP
3. FOXMIRTHS
4. METALBITE
5. MUCHINLET KERAB

28. Homework :D
• Please answer one of the following:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of
school uniforms and their role within a school?
- What are the differences between British and
German school systems?