Learn the key words and expressions. comprehensive –общеобразовательный

comprehensive –общеобразовательный

compulsory – обязательный

enter a university – поступить в университет

fee – плата за обучение

General Certificate of Education – аттестат об окончании полной средней школы

gifted – одаренный

grammar school – классическая средняя школа

infant school – начальная школа

nursery school – детский сад

preschool education – дошкольное образование

primary school – начальная школа (primary school: infant school – I этап; junior school – II этап)

private school – частная школа

secondary education – среднее образование

state school – государственная школа

Check your comprehension.

1. When does preschool education begin in Great Britain? 2. When does compulsory education start? 3. What is the difference between public and state schools in Britain? 4. What are the main types of secondary schools? 5. Which schools prepare pupils for colleges and universities?

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