Differences in academic system

U.K.

educational stage
Schooling age
grade
types of school 
primary education
Primary Education
4-11 years old
Grades 0-6
Infant schools and primary schools
Infant & Junior Schools
secondary education
Secondary Education
11-16 years old
Grades 7-11
College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
Comprehensive, Grammar, Technology
Colleges
Expand education
Further Education
16 years and over
Grades 12-13
Sixth Form College
School of Extended Education
Sixth Form College,Futher Ed. College
higher education
Higher Education
Over 18 years old
 
University
institute of higher education
University, Higher Ed. College