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
|