How do Scottish and English school years compare?

Children in Scotland complete seven years of primary school, starting in P1 (the equivalent of Reception classes in England), going up to P7 (the equivalent of Year 7 in England). After this, they do six years of secondary school from S1 to S6 (equivalent to Y8 to Y13 in England).

What is Year 10 in England in Scotland?

Unlike in England, Wales and Northern Ireland – where children take GCSEs and A levels – students in Scotland sit: National 4s and 5s (similar level to GCSE, taken in S3 and/or S4, which is roughly equivalent to English year 10/11)

How is education different in Scotland from England?

One of the most structural differences between the English and Scottish systems surrounds the approach each government takes to centralization/devolution. England generally has a more centralized approach, whilst Scotland tends to devolve educational matters further down.

How do school years work in Scotland?

Dependent on when in the year a child's birthday falls, children will attend primary school for seven years between the ages of five and 12. Secondary school: Dependent on when in the year a child's birthday falls, children will attend secondary school for up to six years between the ages of 12 and 18.

What is 5th year in Scotland in America?

Fifth Year refers to the fifth year of schooling in secondary schools in Scotland and Ireland. It was also the traditional term for the same year group in England and Wales, until about 1990 when most schools replaced it with Year Eleven and Year Twelve. It is also equivalent to 11th grade.

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What is 2nd year in Scotland?

Second year (also known as S2 in Scotland) is the second year of schooling in secondary schools in Scotland and in the Republic of Ireland, and is roughly equivalent to Year 9 in England and Wales and Year 10 (Third Form) in Northern Ireland. Most pupils are 13 or 14 years old at the end of S2.

What is Year 7 in Scotland?

In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the seventh year of compulsory education is called Primary 7, and pupils generally start at the age of 10–11.

What age do Scottish students go to university?

Most young people in Scotland move into higher education at the age of 17 (rather than 18). This may be because first degree students from Scotland (or the rest of the EU) studying in Scotland do not pay any direct course fees for their first undergraduate degree.

Are Scots well educated?

The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study shows that in Scotland performance in reading was above the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) average, with results in maths and science in line with the average.

Is college free in Scotland?

Students ordinarily resident in Scotland and doing their first degree will generally be eligible for free tuition. SAAS will pay the tuition fees of eligible students for five years in total.

What age do you graduate high school in Scotland?

Secondary education in Scotland can take up to 6 years, covering ages 11 to 18, from S1 to S6. Education is not compulsory after the age of 16, the age of majority in Scots law.

Is school free in Scotland?

Scotland provides free education to all children living in Scotland (and have done so as early as the 17th century). Scotland's schools operate a Curriculum for Excellence which provides knowledge, skills and attributes for learning and life to all nursery, primary and secondary schooling between the ages of 3 - 18.

What is 4th year in Scotland in England?

Fourth year, also known as S4, is the fourth year of schooling in Scottish, Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, Colombian, and other Latin American countries secondary schools, and is roughly equivalent to Year 11 in England and Wales and Year 12 (Sixth Form) in Northern Ireland.

What is English Year 9 in Scotland?

In Scotland, Year 9 is the equivalent to Second year (S2) where pupils start at the age of 12 or 13 and end at the age of 13 or 14. In Second year pupils pick subjects for Third year. In Northern Ireland, Year 9 is the second year of Secondary education. Children in Year 9 are aged between 12 and 13.

What age is Primary 1 in Scotland?

*In Scotland if your child is aged 4 years or above after the 29th February - they start school that August. So children will be between 4.6 yrs and 5.6 yrs, depending on their birthday, when they start school in Primary 1.

Why do Scotland get free university?

Because Scotland elected a government that had it as a policy and England hasn't. Why is university fees free in Scotland and for EU countries but not the rest of the UK? The Scottish government is in charge of education in Scotland. (Plus local government, NHS, Law, etc.)

Does Scotland have free healthcare?

Healthcare in Scotland is mainly provided by Scotland's public health service, NHS Scotland. It provides healthcare to all permanent residents free at the point of need and paid for from general taxation.

How long is college in Scotland?

Scottish degree programmes are designed to include four years of study to give you a broader and more flexible education. They allow you to try a range of subjects before specialising. Even if you know exactly what you want to do, you can study additional subjects and add depth to your education.

What are exams in Scotland called?

The curriculum and exam system in Scotland are different from England with pupils sitting National 5s, (similar level to GCSEs). Highers (similar to the old AS Levels in England) and Advanced Higher Exams (similar to A Levels).

What is freshman year in Scotland?

Scotland. First year (also known as S1 in Scotland) is the first year of schooling in secondary schools in Scotland and is roughly equivalent to Year 8 (Second Form) in England and Wales and Year 9 (Second Form) in Northern Ireland.

What is 3rd year in Scotland?

Third year (also known as S3 in Scotland) is the third year of schooling in Irish and Scottish secondary schools, and is roughly equivalent to Year 10 in England and Wales and Year 11 in Northern Ireland. Most pupils are 14 or 15 years old at the end of S3.

Why are Scottish Bachelors 4 years?

The extra year of study in Scotland gives you a broader education in your first two years. You have the opportunity to try new subjects outside of your named degree, or 'major'. This is the biggest difference between our degrees and the rest of the UK.

What are the stages of education in Scotland?

In Scotland Broad General Education has five levels, early, first, second, third and fourth. The senior phase covers all learners aged 16 to 18 and is designed to build on the experiences and outcomes of the Broad General Education.

What is the national curriculum in Scotland?

The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is the national curriculum used from nursery to secondary school. It was implemented in 2010. It comprises a broad general education up to the end of S3 (third year in secondary) followed by a senior phase of learning from S4 to S6.