Major Differences between Czech and British

Educational System

Compulsory School Attendance

GB

1880

Up to the age of 13

CZ

1774

Up to the age of 12

The School – leaving Age These Days

GB

16

CZ

15

Schooling Is Compulsory

GB

From the age of 5

CZ

From the age of 6

The School Day Starts

GB

At 9 a.m.

CZ

At 8 a.m.

Subjects TaughtGB

- national curriculum- Foreign language

(at least one, 14 – 16)- No repeating

(exception GCSE´s and A levels)

CZ- the national syllabus- Foreign language

(one, from their 4th year)- Repeating is possible

Marking

GB

Marked by letters

A - F

CZ

Marked by numbers

1 to 5

Teaching Style

Much debate

Private Schools : Fees

GB

5000 – 15 000 £

CZ

5000 – 120 000 CZK

School Year

GB

3 terms

September-July

CZ

2 terms

September-June

Pre-school Education

GB

- nursery schools or kindergarten (since they are 3 years old)

CZ

- nursery schools or kindergarten (3-6)

- Creches (from 6 month to 3 years)

Primary Education

GB- 90% at state schools

- Independent schools – uniform, single-sex

- Infant + juniors

CZ- private or church

schools rare

- No uniforms

Secondary Education

GB- Comprehensive schools- Grammar schools- Age of 16 - GCSE

CZ- Grammar schools - Special schools- Vocational schools- School leaving

examination

Higher (Tertiary) Education

GB- Universities- Teacher training

colleges- Other colleges

CZ- Universities or

colleges last from 3-6 years

- Entrance examination