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This text explores the educational systems in Vietnam and England, detailing the structure, stages, and key components of schooling. It highlights the length of different educational phases, from kindergarten to advanced degrees, and defines essential vocabulary related to education. The document emphasizes compulsory education requirements, state-funded schools, and the distinctions between state and public schools in England. Additionally, it addresses core subjects and national examinations that students must undertake, providing a comprehensive understanding of the frameworks governing education in these countries.
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UNIT 4 SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM A- READING
Pre-reading • Fill in the blanks to complete the chart about the educational system in Vietnam
24 • Master (2 yrs) • College Education (3 yrs) • 15 | Upper Secondary (3 yrs) • 11 • Primary (5 yrs) • Kindergarten (2 yrs) • 3 | Nursery (1 yr)
VOCABULARY • 1. core (a) basic, essential, important part • 2. certificate (n) an official document or a qualification • 3. tuition fee (n) money paid for studying at school • 4. curriculum (n) the group of subjects studied in a school
5. state school (n) a school that the government provide money for it • 6. public school (n) a type of private school, paid by parents not the government • 7. compulsory (a) if sth is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law
While-reading • TASK 1: • FIND WORDS OR PHRASES IN THE READING PASSAGE WHICH HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS
STATE SCHOOL • SECONDARY EDUCATION • PRIMARY EDUCATION
CURRICULUM • The examination for the General Certificate of Secondary Education • COMPULSORY
TASK 2: • BASED ON THE READING ON PAGE 45, WHAT DO THESE NUMBERS AND PHRASES REFER TO?
One-week break 16 Free to all students 3 Fee-paying GCE “A” Level 93% Two levels English, Maths and Science Sept - July 5-16 GCSE
The state school system educates 93% of the pupils in England.
The state school system can be divided into two levels of education.
GCSE stands for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.
The “independent” or “public” school system is fee-paying Make money
The state school system is free for all students and for by the state.
English, Maths and Science are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national examinations at certain stages of the school education system.
Students are at the end of compulsory education when they reach 16.
Post-reading Tell a friend of yours one of the most difficult school subjects you are studying and what you would like your friends and your teacher to do to help you learn that subject more effectively.
HOMEWORK • SUMMARIZE THE TEXT