The same as in any developed country, education is an important part of British life. There are hundreds of schools, colleges and universities because education is free and compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 - 16.
But is it very different to that in your country ?? To find out , let's have a look at the links below:
TASK 1 :
Surf the link below to answer the questions from the worksheet on British schools: ( marked exercise)
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/education/index.html
TASK 2 :
Go to http://www.clicknlearn.net/. 1) Enter the site. -> 2) Select English. -> 3) Roll over to open the menu.-> 4) Go to culture 1st Batxillerato .-> 5) Enter the British Education label and follow instructions -> . 6) Once finished, tell me the score.
TASK 3 : Listen to the following teachers explaining their first day at school and then do the listening comprehension.
http://stunt.samlaget.no/en/chapters/chapter-1/textras/listening-comprehension/my-first-day-at-school.aspx
