concept   school education
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, school education has primary and secondary stages with different terminology and grade structures compared to the US and Canada.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 elementary school United Kingdom Referred to as primary school and typically consists of Key Stage 1 (ages 5 to 7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11). 1
2 elementary school United Kingdom Children typically attend elementary school from ages 5 to 11 or 12. 1
3 elementary school United Kingdom Elementary school is not a common term; instead, primary school is used to refer to the first stage of compulsory education. 1
4 elementary school United Kingdom Elementary school is often referred to as primary school and includes different year groupings, such as reception, year 1, year 2, and so on. 1
5 high school United Kingdom Referred to as 'secondary school', and typically spans grades 7-12, with students aged 12-18. 1
6 high school United Kingdom Less common than in the US and Canada, with some students leaving school at the age of 16 to pursue vocational training or work. 1
7 high school United Kingdom Involves secondary education but the specific terminology and grade structure may differ from the United States and Canada. 1
8 schools United Kingdom Elementary, middle, and high schools are common, and students typically attend school from early childhood through adolescence. 1
9 schools United Kingdom Typically divided into elementary, middle, and high schools 1