____________________ (1) is an important part of British life. There are hundreds of schools, colleges and ____________________ (2), including some of the most famous in the world.
Education is free and compulsory for all children between the ages of 5—16.
Children’s education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. Children begin with ____________________ (3) education at the age of 5 and this usually lasts until they are 11. Then they move to ____________________ (4) school, there they stay until they reach 16, 17 or 18 years old.
____________________ (5) in primary schools (4—11 years old) are always addressed by their surname by parents and pupils alike, always Mr, Mrs or Miss Smith. In secondary schools (11—16 years), teachers are usually addressed as Miss or Sir.
