PUBLIC SEPAKING

EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ENGLAND

Proposed as one of the requirements for completing

First degree (S1) in English Education Program
Muhammadiyah University of Prof. DR. HAMKA

Compiled by:
Muhammad Ihsan Maulana Fauzi
NIM: 1301065107

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PROF. DR. HAMKA

JAKARTA

2016
 EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ENGLAND
INTRODUCTION

Hundreds of thousands of international students study in the UK each year, making studying
in the UK the number two choices for international students in the world, second only to the
USA. For students worldwide that would like an English-language education, what better
place to study than the country that invented the language?

With an excellent higher-education system and hundreds of world-class universities, the UK

promises a rich experience for international students. There are many resource intended to
help you learn more about studying in the England as an international student, and includes
sections on choosing the England as a destination, choosing a location within the England,
learning more about the country, its history and culture, and adapting to life in your adopted
country.

This article we will discuss the topics such as, the importance of attending school, at what age
children start and finish school, the class (year group) and type of school (primary school or
secondary school) that your child will join depending on their age, school holidays and term
dates (term is when children attend school), and how you can get involved in your childs
school.
 DISCUSSION

This chapter gives information to parents and careers about how the education system
operates in England, in particular about school admissions, attendance, key stages of
education, term and holiday dates, and examinations. We encourage you to visit schools and
ask any questions or share any concerns you have about your childs education.

a. School Admissions

All children are entitled to a place in school, but you must apply for your childs school
place:

by the end of January of the year when they are due to start primary school
in September of the year before they start secondary school
as soon as possible during the academic year after moving to England.

To find further information about this process and to apply for a school place, please contact
the school admission department of your local authority. You can find their contact details on
their website. You can also visit a local school and ask for their support.

b. Compulsory education and attendance

Education is compulsory for all children and young people in the UK between the ages of 5
and 16. Children must attend school every day, 100 per cent of the time, during the academic
year.

If you child is ill and unable to attend school, you must inform the school office in the
morning of the first day.

c. Year groups (or age groups)

Based on their age on 1 September, children join a specific year group in September. All
children move up one year group every year, so that all the children in a class are a similar
age. Children and young people do not have to pass any exam or test to move up each year.

Age on 1st September | Year group joined

4 years old | Reception

5 years old | Year 1

6 years old | Year 2

7 years old | Year 3

8 years old | Year 4

9 years old | Year 5

10 years old | Year 6

 11 years old | Year 7

12 years old | Year 8

13 years old | Year 9

14 years old | Year 10

15 years old | Year 11

Key stages of education

The education system in the UK is divided into four main stages.

a) Early years (0-4 years)

You can access early year places in childcare settings for babies and toddlers. Many primary
schools have free nursery classes that your child can attend between the ages of three and
four.

b) Primary education Key Stage 1 and 2 (4-11 years)

All children must attend primary school between the ages of five and eleven. Most children
start primary school in the Reception Class (although this is part of Early Years provision and
is not compulsory). The rest of primary education is divided into two key stages:

Key Stage 1 (also called Infants), which is Year 1 and Year 2.

Key Stage 2 (also called Juniors), which is Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Sometimes primary schools operate mix-aged classes. For example the classes for years 3 and
4 may be merged. This does not mean that children miss a year or repeat a year. Teachers will
adjust the work to meet the needs of the pupils in their class.

Teachers assess pupils at regular intervals throughout the year, with more detailed tests at the
end of Key Stage 1 and 2. You will receive reports about your childs progress at least once a
year. At the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6, aged 10-11), your child will take tests known
as SATs and then move on to secondary education.

c) Secondary education Key stage 3 and 4 (11-16 years)

At the end of Year 6, aged 11, your child will transfer to secondary school where again they
will move up automatically each year. Children and young people will be assessed by
teachers and take tests to monitor their progress. At the end of Year 11 (aged 16) pupils sit
important exams called GCSEs. Pupils may choose to leave school after these exams, or
continue to study for further exams to gain entry to college or university.

d. Term dates and holidays

In most cases, the school year in England follows the following structure of term dates and
school holidays. Please note that this might vary slightly in some schools. For example:
 private schools tend to have longer holidays
some secondary schools decide to move children up to the next year group in July, to
get them used to their new routine before the summer holiday.

Term 1: September, October

1 week holiday (October half-term)

Term 1: November, December

2 week holiday (Christmas

holiday)

Term 2: January, February

1 week holiday (February half-term)

Term 2: February, March

2 week holiday (Easter holiday)

Term 3: April, May

1 week holiday (May half-term)

Term 3: June, July

6 week holiday (summer holiday)

e. Parents involvement

In England, there is an expectation that parents will get involved in the education of their
children, for example:

Schools send information letters and newsletters to parents, concerning school

activities (for example, about an upcoming school visit or parents evening) or more
specifically to discuss their childs education (for example a childs progress report)
Parents are expected to join parents evenings to discuss their childs learning with
their teacher(s)
Parents are expected to visit the school regularly to discuss with their childs teacher.
In particular, do not hesitate to ask questions or share your concerns about your
childs progress or well-being. Teachers and other school staff will be happy to
discuss with you either at the end of the day or by making an appointment with them
via the schools office
Larger schools sometimes have a parent support adviser (PSA) in charge of providing
information and support to parents and carers.

Talking with teachers is not seen as being disrespectful. On the contrary, teachers are keen
for parents to get actively involved in the education of their children.
 CLOSING

Those are the informations about Education System in England, there are differences
among every country for their Education system and England Education System is one of the
best in the world.
Thanks for reading this article and I apology if there are many misunderstanding
about this article.
 REFERENCES

1. British Council, Education System in England, December 19, 2016.

https://eal.britishcouncil.org/parents/education-system-england

2. International Students, Study in UK. December 20, 2016.

http://www.internationalstudent.com/study_uk/