What are secondary schools in the UK like?
The Northern Irish secondary schools are quite different to the ones in Scotland and England. Schools in N. Ireland get some of the best results in the UK, so that’s a good thing! SCHOOL TYPES: Quite a lot of the schools religious (catholic or protestant usually) but there are some exceptions and you don’t have to be religious to attend one of them. There are grammar schools which select students rather than taking anyone. Those students are chosen by the results on a test called the 11+. Apparently, the grammar school system won’t be around for much longer though. AGES: Most secondary schools start at age 11, but I have heard of some starting as late as age 14! People are allowed to leave school at age 16, but lots stay until they’re 18. Year 8 – age 11 – 12 (in England year 8 is called year 7. Confusing…) Year 9 – age 12 – 13 Year 10 – age 13 – 14 Year 11 – age 14 – 15 Year 12 – age – 15 – 16 Year 13 – age – 16 – 17 Year 14 – age – 17 – 18 The last 2 years (year 13 and year 14) are
