1. There are 4 basic components of the educational system.
2. At the age of 5, children usually start primary school.
3. From 7 to 11 they study in primary school.
4. At the age of 11 they move to secondary school.
5. There are 4 types of secondary schools: general, vocational, technical, and specialized.
6. At 16 pupils take GCSE exams.
7. After getting secondary education you can start working or continue your studies.
8. To enter a university you must take entrance exams.
9. There are many private schools in Britain.
10. Some of them are independent because pupils pay for their tuition there.