Education - HKPA
Education
Overview
Education in the UK
If you come to the UK with your family, where to send your children to school would be a big decision. The education system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is similar to the one in Hong Kong before 1997. It includes 6 years of primary school (Year 1-6), 5 years of secondary school (Year 7-11), and 2 years of college (Year 12-13). University education in England is generally 3 years.
Year | Age | Schools | Public Exam |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | 5 to 6 | Primary | |
Year 2 | 6 to 7 | SATs | |
Year 3 | 7 to 8 | ||
Year 4 | 8 to 9 | ||
Year 5 | 9 to 10 | ||
Year 6 | 10 to 11 | SATs | |
Year 7 | 11 to 12 | Secondary | |
Year 8 | 12 to 13 | ||
Year 9 | 13 to 14 | ||
Year 10 | 14 to 15 | ||
Year 11 | 15 to 16 | GCSE | |
Year 12 | 16 to 17 | College | |
Year 13 | 17 to 18 | A-Levels |
Scotland, however, the education system is more similar to the current system in Hong Kong, with 6 years of primary schools, 6 years of secondary schools, and 4 years of university.
Grade 1: Outstanding
Grade 2: Good
Grade 3: Satisfactory
Grade 4: Inadequate