文档介绍：Chapter 5 Education Part One British Education Introduction to British and American Culture Learning Focus ? Primary Education ? Comprehensive School ? Grammar School ? Independent School ? Exams in Secondary Education ? Oxbridge Introduction to British and American Culture Before You Read Warm-up ? What courses are taught in British primary schools? _______________________________________ ? Do you know the main examinations for secondary school students? _______________________________________ ? Can a housewife or a coal miner go to university in Britain? ______________________________________ ? Do you know any famous universities in the .? If yes, can you list the names of them? __________________________________________ Introduction to British and American Culture Primary Education ? Pre-schooling ? Before primary schooling some children have an opportunity to attend the few kindergartens, which are called “ Nursery Schools ”. Introduction to British and American Culture Primary Schools ? Two sections ? State schools ? Co-educated schools ? Academic year ? Curriculum in school Introduction to British and American Culture Two Sections ? Infant section: for ages 5 to 7 ? Junior section: for ages 7 to 11 State Schools ? They are funded by local and central governments. Introduction to British and American Culture Co-educated Schools ? These schools admit both boys and girls. Academic Year ? B egins in September, and is divided into three terms, with holidays at Christmas, Easter, and in the summer. Introduction to British and American Culture Curriculum in School ? Religion, English, Maths , History, Geography, Nature studies, Hygiene, Art Handicraft, Music and Physical Education. Introduction to British and American Culture Secondary Education ? The children begin secondary education at the age of 11. ? Types of secondary schoo