A bit of history.
The school system of the United Kingdom has a long way to go. There were secular, so-called “grammar” school – where boys studied grammar, mainly Latin. According to legend, this was studying Shakespeare. The “Law on Public Schools” in 1864 listed nine “public” elite schools (including the well-known Eton and Harrow), where the boys received a classical education (these schools were free and public). State involvement in education began during the Industrial Revolution in the XIX, Which required the preparation of a large number of educated workers. However, the first attempt to create a national school system was made only in 1870, and until 1944, the government established a system of free and compulsory primary and secondary education.
UK state schools
British public schools generally provide a good general education. Government policy on the overall improvement of educational standards. Foreign students can attend public schools, provided that their parents have settled in the UK or work in the country for a long time. If the parents are in the country only on short visits, local education authorities may refuse to accept a child to school.
Tuition fees in public schools is discussed in each case, although it is usually lower than in the private. Please note that only a few of the public schools provided the guesthouse. In addition, there may not be a necessary condition for international students, such as special English classes.
Private Boarding Schools UK
Today private schools originate from public schools. Back in the days when the British system of education was in the process of becoming, many private schools have already prepared the flower of the nation, providing education of the highest quality. Now, some senior high school is also called the old public, but more often used the name “private” or “independent” school, meaning a degree of freedom from the state.
The school must provide each generation of parents who want to be sure you do not throw your money away. This observation led many schools to be ready for change and innovation. Schools must also meet the requirements of the school inspectorate, which determines the educational standards and monitors compliance. All independent schools that have more than five students at the age of 16, must be registered with the Department of Education and Employment DfEE (Department for Education and Employment), making them mandatory for all government regulations.
UK independent schools have extensive experience working with international students, although the most famous of them is allocated to foreigners no more than 10% of seats. Many organizational difficulties: this seems to be a side issue, how bout coming to the international airport, grows into a problem when it comes to child. Most independent schools stipulates that a foreign student in the UK had a “guardian” who will take care of it during the holidays, as well as in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
Individual attention to students is provided through small classes, where one teacher for an average of nine students. This is particularly important for international students. Many schools have excellent sports facilities. Enjoy great love rugby, soccer, cricket, netball, swimming, tennis, squash and fencing. Sports such as horse riding, boating, sailing, golf, and you can practice at school and beyond. Among a variety of the most popular clubs in art, drama and music clubs.
Although all secondary schools are required to follow the national curriculum, the UK independent schools may shape their curricula based on the personal needs of the students. Academic level, resulting in those schools is very high. Each year, the graduates receive an average of 25% of university places – this despite the fact that independent schools make up only 10% of UK schools. More than 85% of the graduates of independent schools continue to learn at the end of secondary education.
However, the high test scores – that’s not all. No less important are the properties of the individual level of overall development, self-confidence and the ability to “work as a team.” Academic success – not the whole point of school life, as a by-product of education, good quality at its core.