Education sy in America and UK Flashcards

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What kind of educational institution is college?

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you start at 18 or 19 years old, 4 grades extra 2 years after high school, tertiary school

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name of 1st. , 2nd. , 3rd. , 4th. year students

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Freshman (UK Fresher), Sophomore, Junior, Senior

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3 academic degrees

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Bachelor BA, Master degree MSc (of Science or Art), PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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when does compulsory education in UK begin?

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4/5 years old

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what are comprehensive schools?

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schools for students of all abilities and all sexes (secondary and state school)

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A-level and GCSE synonyms in Slovene ed. sy.

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A-level: Advanced level (matura) - 2 or 3 subjects at the age of 18
GCSE: General Certificate of Secondary Education (NPZ) -5 to 6 subjects at the age of 16)

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What is a gap year?

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A break that the students take before they start university

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ADHD

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a medial condition that causes children to have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active

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a school for children between the ages of about two and five

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nursery school (pre-school)

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an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose

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grant / scholarship

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