British Education System: English Vocabulary List

the school for young children, usually between the age of 5 to 11 in the UK

"Primary school teaches basic reading and math."

"Primary school teaches basic reading and math and students stay with the same teacher for most subjects."

a British primary school for children aged four to seven, focusing on foundational education and social development

"The infant school teaches children aged five to seven."

"Infant school covers ages five to seven and focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills."

a school in Britain for students between ages 7 and 11

"Junior school covers ages seven to eleven."

"Junior school covers ages seven to eleven and bridges the gap between infant school and secondary education."

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

"Secondary school ends with a leaving certificate."

"Secondary school ends with a leaving certificate and students specialize in certain subjects for their final exams."

a British or Canadian secondary school that provides a broad curriculum to students of all abilities and backgrounds, without selecting based on academic ability

"The comprehensive school admits all students regardless of ability."

"The comprehensive school admits all students regardless of ability and does not select based on academic testing."

a course of study offered after the high school outside the higher education system of the universities

"Further education includes vocational courses for adults."

"Further education includes vocational courses for adults and is often taken at community colleges or technical schools."

the final two years of high school in the British system, usually for students aged 16 to 18

"Sixth form prepares students for A-level exams."

"Sixth form prepares students for A level exams and is usually for students aged sixteen to eighteen."

(Britain) an educational institution that offers courses and programs for individuals aged 16 and above; typically providing further education beyond secondary school or high school

"He is at tertiary college."

"After completing her A-levels, she decided to enroll in a tertiary college to pursue vocational training in graphic design."