Secondary school in the UK (Prepare 3)

Children go to secondary school from the age 11-14 in the UK

The comprehensive schools take children of all abilities

When the students are 13 they choose the subjects they want to study

They take national exams when they are 16

The school year finishes in June

There are 36 weeks of study

A holiday term is 2 weeks

The school day goes to 4.00 pm

The school uniform includes a blazer and a belt

If students stay at school for years 12-13, they go into the 6th form

To go to university they need to pass the high-level exams

Eton is an example of a comprehensive school