Secondary education is the stage of education following primary school. Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Secondary education is generally the final stage of compulsory education. Compulsory education is Education which children are required by law to receive and governments to provide The next stage of education is usually college or university. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Secondary education is characterized by transition from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for minors to the optional, selective tertiary, "post-secondary", or "higher" education (e. In law the term minor (also infant or infancy) is used to refer to a person who is under the age in which one legally assumes Adulthood and is legally Tertiary education, also referred to as third stage third level and' post-secondary education', is the educational level following the completion of a school providing Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges g. , university, vocational school) for adults. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" For the 2008 British film by Noel Clarke see Adulthood (film. Depending on the system, schools for this period or a part of it may be called secondary schools, high schools, gymnasia, lyceums, middle schools, colleges, vocational schools and preparatory schools, and the exact meaning of any of these varies between the systems. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about Lyceum as school or as public hall Lyceum can also be short for Lyceum Theatre. Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States"

The exact boundary between primary and secondary education varies from country to country and even within them, but is generally around the fifth to the tenth year of education. Secondary education occurs mainly during the teenage years. In the United States and Canada primary and secondary education together are sometimes referred to as K-12 education. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page K–12 (pronounced "kay through twelve" "kay to twelve" or just "kay twelve" a designation for the sum of primary and Secondary education In Australia it is known as P-12 education

The purpose of secondary education can be to give common knowledge, to prepare for either higher education or vocational education, or to train directly to a profession. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Common knowledge is what "everybody knows" usually with reference to the Community in which the term is used Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Vocational education or Vocational Education and Training (VET also called Career and Technical Education (CTE prepares learners for jobs that are based The term profession is applied to those persons who have specialized and technical skill or knowledge which they apply for a fee to certain tasks that ordinary and unqualified people cannot

Contents 1 Australia 2 Finland 3 Hong Kong 4 India 5 Malaysia 6 New Zealand 7 Pakistan 8 Republic of Ireland 9 Singapore 10 Slovenia 11 United Kingdom 11.1 England, Wales and Northern Ireland 11.2 Scotland 12 United States 13 Secondary education in other countries 14 References 15 See also 16 External links

Australia

Main article: Education in Australia

School is compulsory in Australia between the ages of six and fifteen-seventeen depending on the state, with, in recent years, over three-quarters of students staying on until they are eighteen. Education in Australia is primarily the responsibility of states and territories. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Government schools educate about two-thirds of Australian students, with the other third in independent schools, a proportion which is rising in many parts of Australia. Government schools are free although most schools charge what are known as "voluntary" contributions, while independent schools, both religious and secular, charge fees. Regardless of whether a school is government or independent, they are required to adhere to the same curriculum frameworks. Most school students, be they in government or independent school, usually wear uniforms, although there are varying expectations.

Finland

Main article: Education in Finland

The Finnish education system is a comparatively egalitarian Nordic system. The Finnish education system is an egalitarian Nordic system with no Tuition fees for full-time students Egalitarianism (derived from the French word égal, meaning equal) is a political doctrine that holds that all people should be treated as equals and have This means for example no tuition fees for full-time students and free meals are served to pupils. Tuition means instruction or teaching. In American English, the term tuition is often used to refer to a fee charged for educational instruction There are private schools but they are made unattractive by legislation.

The second level education is not compulsory, but an overwhelming majority attends. There is a choice between upper secondary school (lukio, gymnasium) and vocational school (ammatillinen oppilaitos, yrkesinstitut). High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" Graduates of both upper secondary school and vocational school can apply to study in further education (University and Polytechnics).

Upper secondary school, unlike vocational school, concludes with a nationally graded matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto, studentexamen). Abitur (from Latin abire = go away go off is a designation used in Germany and Finland for final exams that young adults take at the end of Passing the test is a de facto prerequisite for further education. The system is designed so that approximately the lowest scoring 5% fails and also 5% get the best grade. The exam allows for a limited degree of specialization in either natural sciences or social sciences. The graduation is an important and formal family event, like christening, wedding, and funeral. A wedding is the Ceremony in which two people are united in Marriage. A funeral is a Ceremony marking a person's Death. Funerary customs comprise the complex of Beliefs and practices used by a Culture to remember

In the OECD's international assessment of student performance, PISA, Finland has consistently been among the highest scorers worldwide; in 2003, Finnish 15-year-olds came first in reading literacy, science, and mathematics; and second in problem solving, worldwide. traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write or the ability to use Language to read, write, listen, Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding Mathematics is the body of Knowledge and Academic discipline that studies such concepts as Quantity, Structure, Space and Problem solving forms part of thinking. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions problem solving has been defined as higher-order Cognitive The World Economic Forum ranks Finland's tertiary education #1 in the world. The World Economic Forum (WEF is a Geneva -based Non-profit foundation best known for its Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland ^[1]

Hong Kong

Main article: Education in Hong Kong

secondary school (中學, Cantonese:ʤəʊŋ1 hɔk6), college (書院)

Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based on the British education system. Education in Hong Kong has a similar system to that of the United Kingdom, in particular the English education system of Hong Kong was modernized by the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Secondary school starts in the seventh year, or Form One, of formal education, after Primary Six. Students normally spend five years in secondary schools, of which the first three years (Forms One to Three) are free and compulsory like primary education. Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Forms Four and Five students prepare for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), which takes place after Form Five. The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE 香港中學會考 is a standardized examination which most local students sit for at the end of their 5-year secondary education Students obtaining a satisfactory grade will be promoted to Form Six. They then prepare for the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) (colloquially the A-levels), which is to be taken after Form Seven. The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination ( HKALE, 香港高級程度會考 or more commonly known as the A-level, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and A colloquialism is an expression not used in formal speech, writing or Paralinguistics. The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination ( HKALE, 香港高級程度會考 or more commonly known as the A-level, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and The HKALE and HKCEE results will be considered by universities for admission. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects Some secondary schools in Hong Kong are called 'colleges'. In some schools, Form Six and Form Seven are also called Lower Six and Upper Six respectively.

The HKCEE is equivalent to the British GCSE and HKALE is equivalent to the British A-level. The General Certificate of Secondary Education ( GCSE) is the name of an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject generally taken in a number of subjects by The A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education qualification in England, Northern Ireland and Wales,

As of October 2004, there has been heated discussion on proposed changes in the education system, which includes (amongst others) reduction of the duration of secondary education from seven years to six years, and merging the two exams HKCEE and HKALE into one exam. The proposed changes will take effect within the next few years.

India

Main article: Education in India

In India, high school is a grade of education from Standards IX to XII. Structure There are broadly four stages of school education in India namely primary upper primary secondary and higher secondary (or High school) India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Standards XI and XII are also called Higher Secondary School or Junior College. The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries Usually, students from ages 14 to 18 study in this section. These schools may be affiliated to national boards like CBSE or various state boards. Education is compulsory until age 14. Most Schools are stand alone units except a few like the Delhi Public School Society which has 125 schools across the country. DPS Mathura Road GetThumb 516jpg]]DPS Mathura road was the first DPS established in year 1949 by DPS society Most schools are day schools in major cities however, there are some popular residential schools such as the Doon school, Scindia school, etc.

Malaysia

Main article: Education in Malaysia

Secondary education, like primary education is now compulsory in Malaysia. Education in Malaysia may be obtained from government-sponsored schools, Private schools or through Homeschooling. Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Primary schools run from Year 1 to Year 6 (also known as Standard 1 to 6, for children aged 6+ to 12+), at the end of which they sit for the UPSR (Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah or Primary School Assessment Examination). Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah also known as Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (commonly abbreviated as UPSR, translation Primary School Evaluation Test) Secondary schools run for seven years, known as Forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Lower 6 and Upper 6. Not all schools offer all forms. Many secondary schools stop at Form 5. Forms 1 to 3 are known as the lower secondary level and at the end of Form 3, pupils sit for the PMR (Penilaian Menengah Rendah or Lower Secondary Assessment) examination. Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR is a Malaysian public examination taken by Form 3 students This replaced the SRP (Sijil Rendah Pelajaran) or LCE (Lower Certificate of Education) where a pass was required for promotion to Form 4. At the end of Form 5, pupils sit for the SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or MCE Malaysia Certificate of Education), equivalent to the O-Level examination. The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM or the Malaysian Certificate of Education is a national examination taken by all fifth form students in Malaysia. The O-level (Ordinary Level is a subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education (GCE (The label is based on the old British examination known as the 'School Certificate' examination. ) At the end of Upper 6, pupils sit for the STPM (Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia, formerly HSC Higher School Certificate). The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM English: Malaysian Higher School Certificate is a pre-university examination taken by students in Malaysia. (The label is based on the old British examination, the 'Higher School Certificate', and this name is still used in Australia. ) Automatic promotion up to Form 5 has been in place since 1996.

New Zealand

Main article: [[Secondary education in New Zealand|]]

In New Zealand students attend secondary school from the ages from about 13 to 18. Formerly known as Forms 3 to 7, these grades are now known as Years 9 to 13. Schooling is compulsory until the student's 15th (with permission) or 16th birthday. In some areas of the country, secondary school is colloquially known as "college". NCEA is the Government-supported school qualification. The National Certificate of Educational Achievement ( NCEA) is the official secondary school Qualification in New Zealand. New Zealand also has intermediate schools, but these cover the last two years of primary education (years 7 and 8) and are not secondary schools. Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School

Pakistan

Main article: Education in Pakistan

Secondary school in Pakistan begins from grade 9 and lasts for four years. Education in Pakistan is divided into five levels primary (grades one through five middle (grades six through eight high (grades nine and ten Upon completion of grade 10, students are expected to take a standardised test administered by a regional 'Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education'. Upon successful completion of this examination, they are awarded a 'Secondary School Certificate' or SSC. This used to be called matriculation certificate or matric for short. Students then enter a college and complete grades 11 and 12. Upon completion of grade 12, they again take a standardised test which is also administered by the regional boards. Upon successful completion of this test, students are awarded the 'Higher Secondary School Certificate' or HSSC. This used to be called the F. Sc. /F. A. or 'intermediate'. There are many streams students can choose for their 11 and 12 grades, such as pre-medical, pre-engineering, humanities, social sciences, business, and theology. Some technical streams have recently been introduced for grades 11 and 12. It is important to note that the two subjects 'Pakistan Studies' and 'Islamic Studies' or Islamiyat are compulsory and taught at every level.

Republic of Ireland

Main article: Education in the Republic of Ireland

In the Republic of Ireland secondary school starts at the age of 12, and lasts three or optionally five or six years. The Republic of Ireland 's education system is quite similar to that of most other western countries Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The main types of secondary school are: community schools, comprehensive schools, colleges (though this term is more usually applied to third-level institutions like universities), vocational schools, voluntary secondary schools and meánscoileanna (secondary schools that teach all subjects through Irish). Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes For the article on The Community School in Sun Valley Idaho, see Community School (Idaho. A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" A voluntary secondary school (alternatively secondary school) in Ireland is a type of Secondary education school that is privately owned and managed A gaelscoil (Plural gaelscoileanna) is an Irish -speaking School, often also Co-educational, usually found in Ireland, but outside Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. After three years (age 15-16), every student takes a compulsory state exam known as the Junior Certificate. The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary Typically a student will sit exams in 9 to 11 subjects; English, Irish and Mathematics are compulsory.

After completing the Junior Certificate, a student may continue for a further two years to take a second state exam, the Leaving Certificate, around age 18. The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary The Leaving Certificate ( Ardteistiméireacht) commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish Students typically take 6-8 subjects. Except in exceptional circumstances, subjects taken must include English, Irish and Mathematics. Leaving Certificate results directly determine admission to university via a ranking system managed by the CAO. The Central Applications Office ( CAO) (An LárOifig Iontrála is the organisation responsible for overseeing most Undergraduate applications in the Republic More than 80% of students who complete the Junior Certificate continue to the Leaving Certificate. The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary The Leaving Certificate ( Ardteistiméireacht) commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish

There is an optional year in many secondary schools in Ireland known as Transition Year, which some students choose to take after completing the Junior Certificate, but before starting the Leaving Certificate. Transition Year ( TY) ( Irish: Idirbhlian) is an optional one-year programme that can be taken in the year after the Junior Certificate in the The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary The Leaving Certificate ( Ardteistiméireacht) commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish This year includes no exams, instead focusing on broadening horizons. The year is often structured around student projects such as producing a magazine, charity work, running a small business, etc. Regular classes may be mixed with classes on music, drama, public speaking, etc. Programs vary from school to school.

In addition to the main school system, Ireland has a parallel system of vocational schools, which place less focus on academic subjects and more on vocational and technical skills - around 25% of students attend these. ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" Many vocational schools also offer night classes to adults. There is also a prominent movement known as Gaelscoileanna where every subject is taught through the Irish Language, and these are growing fast in number. A gaelscoil (Plural gaelscoileanna) is an Irish -speaking School, often also Co-educational, usually found in Ireland, but outside Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish.

Singapore

Main article: Secondary education in Singapore

Children attend secondary school for the first 4 levels, followed by either junior college for 2 year courses or centralised institutes for 3-year courses. Education in Singapore is managed by Ministry of Education (MOE which directs Education policy.

Based on results of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Singapore's students undergo secondary education in either the Special, Express, Normal streams or the Integrated Programme which was implemented in 2004. The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE is a national Examination taken by all students in Singapore near the end of their sixth year in primary school Singapore Both the Special and Express are 4-year courses leading up to a Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'Ordinary' - 'O' level examination. The city of Cambridge (ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England The General Certificate of Education or GCE is a secondary-level academic qualification that Examination boards in the United Kingdom confer to students The difference between Special and Express is that the former takes higher Mother Tongue, which can be used as a first language in exams instead of the subject "mother tongue" that Express students take.

The Normal stream is a four-year course leading up to a Singapore-Cambridge GCE "Normal" - "N" level examination, with the possibility of a 5th year followed by a Singapore-Cambridge GCE "Ordinary" - "O" level examination. It is split into "Normal (Academic)" and "Normal (Technical)" where in the latter students take subjects that are technical in nature, such as Design and Technology.

After the second year of a secondary school course, students are typically streamed into a wide range of course combinations, making the total number of subject they have to sit for in "O" level six to ten subjects. This includes science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry), humanities (Elective Geography/History, Pure Geography/History, Social Studies, Literature, etc. ) and additional mathematics subject at a higher level, or "combined" subject modules.

Some schools have done away with the O level examination, and pupils only sit for the A level examination or the International Baccalaureate at the end of their sixth year (known as Year 6 or Junior College 2).

Co-curricular activities have become compulsory at the Secondary level, where all pupils must participate in at least one core CCA, and participation is graded together with other things like Leadership throughout the four years of Secondary education, in a scoring system. Co-Curricular activities (CCAs previously known as Extracurricular Activities (ECAs are activities that education organisations in some parts of the world create for Competitions are organised so that students can have an objective towards to work, and in the case of musical groups, showcase talents. ^[2]

Slovenia

Main article: Education in Slovenia

In Slovenia, a variety of high-school institutions for secondary education exists one can choose in accordance with his or her interests, abilities and beliefs. Education in Slovenia Primary school Children first enter primary schooling at about age 6 and finish at about age 14 Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west The majority of them are public and government-funded, although there are some diocesan upper secondary schools and a Waldorf upper secondary school, which are private and require tuition to be paid. In many rites of the Roman Catholic Church and in Anglican churches, a diocese is an administrative territorial unit administered by a Bishop. Waldorf education (also known as Steiner or Steiner-Waldorf education is a Pedagogy based upon the Educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, the founder

Upper secondary schools (Sln. A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar gimnazije) are the most elite and the most difficult high-school programmes, intended for the best students that wish to pursue university education in the future. They are further divided into general upper secondary schools, classical upper secondary schools, technical upper secondary schools, upper secondary schools for arts, and upper secondary schools for business. They all last for four years and conclude with a compulsory leaving examination (Sln. matura) that is a prerequsite for studying at universities. Their curricula include a wide range of subjects that should deliver a broad general knowledge.

Technical high schools last for four years and cover a wide range of disciplines. They end with a vocational leaving examination and allow pupils to study at vocational or professional colleges.

Vocational high schools come in two varieties: the dual and in school-based programme. For the former, the apprenticeship is provided by employers, while the practial training for the latter is offered in school. Both of them complete with a final examination. Students may continue their education in the two-year vocational-technical programme (colloquially known as 3+2 programme), which prepares them for vocational leaving exam if they want to pursue higher education.

The leaving exam course is a one-year programme, intended for vocational leaving exam graduates. After completing leaving exam course, they take the leaving examination, which makes the eligible for university education.

The Vocational course is a one-year programme provided to upper secondary school students who, for various reasons, do not want to continue their education. It concludes with a final examinations, qualifying the applicants for a selected occupation.

United Kingdom

Main articles: Education in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom secondary schools offer secondary education covering the later years of schooling. Education in the United Kingdom is organised separately in each of the countries of the United Kingdom with power over education in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland being devolved The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes State secondary schools in England and Wales are classed as either (selective) grammar schools, (non-selective) comprehensive schools, city technology colleges or academies. A grammar school is one of several different types of School in the history of education in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic In England, City Technology Colleges (CTCs are independent schools which charge no fees as their recurrent costs are borne by the Department for Education and Skills Within Scotland, there are only two types of state-run schools, Roman Catholic or non-denominational. Most secondary schools in England and Wales are comprehensive schools. Grammar schools have been retained in some counties in England. Academies (previously known as city academies) are a new type of school introduced by the current Labour government. Independent secondary schools generally take pupils at 13. An independent school in the United Kingdom is a school relying upon private sources for all of its funding predominantly in the form of school fees

The table below lists the equivalent secondary school year systems used in the United Kingdom:

Scotland	England, Wales	Northern Ireland	Equivalent Ages
Primary 7	Year 7 (First Form)	Year 8 (First Form)	11-12
Secondary 1	Year 8 (Second Form)	Year 9 (Second Form)	12-13
Secondary 2	Year 9 (Third Form)	Year 10 (Third Form)	13-14
Secondary 3	Year 10 (Fourth Form)	Year 11 (Fourth Form)	14-15
Secondary 4	Year 11 (Fifth Form)	Year 12 (Fifth Form)	15-16
Secondary 5	Year 12 Lower Sixth AS First Year College	Year 13 [ Post 16] Lower Sixth	16-17
Secondary 6	Year 13 Upper Sixth A2 Second Year College	Year 14 [Post 16] Upper Sixth	17-18

Private schools in England and Wales generally still refer to years 7-11 as 1st-5th Form, or alternatively privates schools refer to Year 7 as IIIrds (Thirds), Y8 as LIV (Lower Four), Y9 as UIV (Upper Four), Y10 as LV (Lower Fifth), Y11 as UV (Upper Fifth) and then Sixth-Form.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Main articles: Education in England, Wales, Northern Ireland

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, students usually transfer from primary school straight to secondary school at age 11. Education in England is the responsibility of the Department for Children Schools and Families and the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills of the Education in Wales differs in certain respects from the systems used elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Education in Northern Ireland differs slightly from systems used elsewhere in the United Kingdom, though is more similar to that used in England and Wales than it England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of In a few parts of the UK there are middle schools for ages 9 to 13 (similar to American middle schools), and upper schools for ages 13-18. Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School Upper Schools tend to be schools within Secondary education. Outside England the term normally refers to a section of a larger school It is uncommon, but sometimes secondary schools (particularly in South West Wales) can also be split into 'Upper' (ages 13-16) and 'Lower' secondary schools (ages 11-13).

Education is compulsory up until the end of year 11 (the last Friday in June in the year a person turns 16), and schooling can continue for a further two years after that. Traditionally the five years of compulsory secondary schooling from ages 11 to 16 were known as "first year" through to "fifth year," (and still are in the private sector) but were renamed in the 1990s to Year 7 through to Year 11 (Year 8 to Year 12 in Northern Ireland) with the coming of the National Curriculum. After Year 11 a student can opt to remain at school, transfer to a college, or to leave education and seek work or to start an apprenticeship. College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. Apprenticeship is a system of Training a new generation of practitioners of a skill Those who stay at school enter Years 12 and 13 (Years 13 and 14 in Northern Ireland). These years are traditionally known as the Sixth Form ("Lower Sixth" and "Upper Sixth"), and require students to specialise in three to five subjects for their A Levels. The sixth form, in the English, Welsh and Northern Irish education systems Commonwealth West Indian countries such as Barbados, Belize The A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education qualification in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, In ever-increasing numbers since the 1990s some students also undertake more vocational courses at college such as a BTEC or other such qualification. The Business & Technician Education Council (BTEC was a subdegree-conferring council in the United Kingdom until 1996 when its functions were transferred to Edexcel

This is an unusually specialised curriculum for this age group by international standards, and recently some moves have been made to increase the number of subjects studied. After attaining the relevant A Level qualifications the student can enter university. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects

Scotland

Main article: Education in Scotland

In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12. Scotland has a long history of universal provision of Public education, and the Scottish education system is distinctly different from other parts of the United Pupils usually attend the same secondary school as their peers, as all secondaries have 'intake primaries'. Pupils either attend a Roman Catholic, or non-denominational school according to their or more commonly their parents' beliefs. Pupils in Scotland attend the same secondary school throughout their education; there are no sixth-form colleges in Scotland.

The first and second years of secondary school (abbreviated to S1 and S2) is a continuation of the 5-14 curriculum started in primary school. After which students choose which subjects they wish to study with certain compulsory subjects such as English and mathematics. These are called standard grades and take two years to complete with an exam at the end. After standard grades, some students leave to gain employment or attend further education colleges, however nowadays most students study for Highers, of which five are usually studied. These take a year to complete. After which some students decide to apply for university or stay on for 6th year, where other Highers are gained, or Advanced Highers are studied. Due to the nature of schooling in Scotland, undergraduate honours degree programmes are four years long as in take is normally at the completion of highers in S5 (age 16-17), which compares with three years for the rest of the UK.

United States

Main article: Secondary education in the United States

As part of education in the United States, secondary education comprises grades 5,6, 7, 8, or 9 through 12. As part of education in the United States, Secondary education usually covers grades 5 6 7 8 or 9 through 12 Education in the United States is provided mainly by government with control and funding coming from three levels federal, state, and local. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Educational stages vary around the world Some countries describe the different stages in years whereas other countries use a system of grades This depends on the school district and how it is comprised. 9th-12th grade is the most common grade structure for high school.

Secondary education in other countries

Further information: List of education articles by country

• Argentina: Secundaria or Polimodal, Escuela secundaria
• Australia: High school, Secondary college
• Austria: Gymnasium (Ober- & Unterstufe), Hauptschule, "Höhere Bundeslehranstalt (HBLA), Höhere Technische Lehranstalt (HTL)
• Bahamas, The: Junior High (grades 7-9), Senior High (grades 10-12)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: srednja škola (literally middle school), gimnazija (gymnasium)
• Brazil: Colegial, Segundo Grau (former, but still in use informally); Ensino Médio (official)
• Bulgaria: Гимназия (gymnasium), Лицей (Lyceum)
• Chile: Enseñanza Media. This is a list of articles on Education organized by country A Education in Afghanistan Education in Albania Education in Argentina, the so-called "Latin American docta" has a convoluted history Education in Australia is primarily the responsibility of states and territories. The Republic of Austria has a free and public school system, and nine years of education are mandatory A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar A "Hauptschule" (general school is a Secondary school in Germany and Austria, starting after 4 years of Elementary schooling Any student Höhere Technische Lehranstalten (HTL Higher Technical Institute also called Höhere Technische Bundeslehranstalten (HTBLA Federal Higher Technical Institute or Höhere Primary education lasts for nine years Secondary education is provided by general and technical secondary schools where studies last for four years A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Education in Brazil is regulated by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, which defines the guiding principles for the organization of educational Education in Bulgaria is the responsiblity of Ministry of Education and Science. A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about Lyceum as school or as public hall Lyceum can also be short for Lyceum Theatre. Education in Chile is divided in Preschool, Primary school, Secondary school, and technical or Higher education ( University
• People's Republic of China (China): zhong xue (中学; literally, middle school), consisting of chu zhong (初中; literally beginning middle) from grades 7 to 9 and gao zhong (高中; literally high middle) from grades 10 to 12
• Republic of China (Taiwan): Junior High School(國民中學), Senior High School(高級中學), Vocational High School(高級職業中學), Military School(軍校), and Complete High School(完全中學). This article is about the education in the People's Republic of China. The educational system in Taiwan is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan" Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia.
• Canada: high school, secondary school, école secondaire, lycée, collegiate institute
• Education in Colombia: Bachillerato, Segunda Enseñanza(literally Second Learning)
• Croatia: srednja škola (literally middle school), gimnazija (gymnasium)
• Cyprus: Γυμνάσιο(gymnasium), Ενιαίο Λύκειο (Lyceum)
• Czech Republic: střední škola (literally middle school), gymnázium (gymnasium), střední odborné učiliště
• Denmark: gymnasium
• Estonia: Gymnasium, Lyceum
• Finland: lukio (Finn.) gymnasium (Swed.)
• France: collège (junior), lycée (senior)
• Germany: Gymnasium, Gesamtschule, Realschule, Hauptschule, Fachoberschule
• Greece: Γυμνάσιο(gymnasium), Ενιαίο Λύκειο (Lyceum)
• Hungary: gimnázium (grammar school), középiskola (comprehensive school, lit. Education in Canada is provided funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and Local governments Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A collegiate institute is a general term that can refer either to a school of Secondary education or Higher education. Ministry of National Education (Colombia Education in Colombia comprehends the formal and non-formal education This article is about education in Croatia. Education is defined as a constitutional right in Croatia the Constitution of Croatia A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about Lyceum as school or as public hall Lyceum can also be short for Lyceum Theatre. A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Education in Denmark is compulsory for children aged approximately 7-16 A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar The history of formal education in Estonia dates back to the 13–14th centuries when the first Monastic and Cathedral schools were founded A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about Lyceum as school or as public hall Lyceum can also be short for Lyceum Theatre. The Finnish education system is an egalitarian Nordic system with no Tuition fees for full-time students Finnish ( or suomen kieli) is the language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland (92% As of 2006) and by ethnic Finns outside A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Finland Swedish is a general term for the closely related cluster of Dialects of Swedish spoken in Finland by Swedish-speaking Finns as their Responsibility for German education system lies primarily with the states while the federal government only has a minor role A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic The Realschule is a type of Secondary school in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. A "Hauptschule" (general school is a Secondary school in Germany and Austria, starting after 4 years of Elementary schooling Any student The Greek Educational system has undergone significant changes and modernisations during the 1990s A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about Lyceum as school or as public hall Lyceum can also be short for Lyceum Theatre. The social environment of education The decline of Hungary 's population that started in 1981 has also continued in recent years A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar "middle-school"), szakközépiskola (vocational secondary school, lit. "specified middle-school")
• Iceland: Menntaskóli, Framhaldskóli. Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (
• India: secondary school
• Indonesia: Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Atas (SLTA), Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Pertama (SLTP). Structure There are broadly four stages of school education in India namely primary upper primary secondary and higher secondary (or High school) Education in Indonesia is the responsibility of the Ministry of National Education of Indonesia ( Departemen Pendidikan Nasional Republik Indonesia /Depdiknas
• Italy: Scuola Media (junior), Liceo (senior). History In Italy a state-wide public school system or Education System has existed since 1859 when the Legge Casati (Casati Act mandated educational responsibilities for the
• Japan: chūgakkō (中学校; literally middle school), kōtōgakkō (高等学校; literally high school), chūtōkyōikugakkō (中等教育学校; Secondary School) - In the pre-Meiji educational system, the equivalent was called "chūsei"
• Liechtenstein: gymnasium
• Lithuania: vidurinė mokykla (literally middle school), gimnazija (gymnasium)
• Malaysia: secondary school or sekolah menengah, sometimes high school is used
• Malta: skola sekondarja or secondary school
• Mexico: Educación secundaria y preparatoria
• Netherlands: middelbare school or voortgezet onderwijs
• Norway: Videregående
• Peru: Educación Secundaria or Escuela Secundaria
• Poland: gimnazjum (grades 7-9), liceum (grades 10-12)
• Portugal: 2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (5th and 6th grades), 3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (7th to 9th grades), and Ensino Secundário, Liceu (10th to 12th grades)
• Romania: Liceu
• Russia: среднее образование (transliteration: sredneye obrazovaniye)
• Serbia: gymnasium (4 years), professional schools (4 years), vocational schools (3 years)
• South Korea: jung hakkyo (중학교; literally middle school), and godeung hakkyo (고등학교; literally high-rank school)
• Spain: Educación secundaria, composed of two cycles: E. Secondary Education in Japan is split into Middle schools (中学校 chūgakkō) which cover the seventh through ninth years and High schools (高等学校 High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution The, or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of the Meiji Emperor, running in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Education in Malaysia may be obtained from government-sponsored schools, Private schools or through Homeschooling. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Education stages The Mexican school system is organized into Basic Education, Secondary Education and Education in the Netherlands is characterized by division education is oriented toward the needs and background of the pupil Education in Norway is mandatory for all children aged 6-16 The School year in Norway runs from late August to mid June the following year Education in Peru is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, which is in charge of formulating implementing and supervising the national educational policy Education in Poland starts at the age of six (or seven years in Primary school ( Polish szkoła podstawowa) Education in Portugal is regulated by the State through two ministries - the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education See also History of Romanian education According to the Law on Education adopted in 1995 the Romanian Educational System is regulated by the Ministry of Education Education in Russia is provided predominantly by the state and is regulated by the federal Ministry of Education. The Romanization of the Russian alphabet is the process of transliterating the Russian language from the Cyrillic alphabet and Education in Serbia is regulated by the Ministry of Education. A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar This article is about people called professionals For the Movie, see The Professional or Leon. ATTENTION *** This article is not "Vocational education in the United States" Education in South Korea is seen as the most important key to success and competition is consequently very heated and fierce This article describes the framework of Education in Spain. The current education system is called LOGSE ( Ley de Ordenación General del Sistema Educativo) S. O. (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, compulsory secondary education, 4 years, 7th to 10th grade) and Bachillerato (non-compulsory secondary education, 2 years, 11th and 12th grade); formerly, primary education comprised up to the 8th grade and the secondary education was composed of two non-compulsory cycles: B. U. P. (Bachillerato Unificado Polivalente, 3 years, 9th to 11th grade) and C. O. U. (Curso de Orientación Universitaria, 1 year, 12th grade)
• Sweden: gymnasium
• Switzerland: gymnasium, secondary school
• Turkiye: Lise
• United States: high school (usually grades 9-12 but sometimes 10-12, it is also called senior high school) is always considered secondary education; junior high school' or 'middle school' (6-8, 7-8, 6-9, 7-9 or other variations) are sometimes considered secondary education. Education in Sweden is mandatory for all Children aged 7-16 Most 6 year olds attend a pre-school class run within the school system A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar The Education system in Switzerland is very diverse because the Constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Turkish Education System was built in accordance with the Atatürk's Reforms after the Turkish War of Independence. As part of education in the United States, Secondary education usually covers grades 5 6 7 8 or 9 through 12 High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School
• Uruguay: Liceo (4 years of compulsory education - Ciclo Básico -, and 2 years of specialitation into humanitites, sciences or biology - Bachillerato diversificado-).

References

See also

• Educational stages
• Secondary school
• High school
• Boarding school
• Special school
• University-preparatory school
• Category:Secondary education by country for secondary education in individual countries
• List of education articles by country for the educational systems in individual countries
• List of schools by country
• List of colleges and universities by country
• List of the oldest schools in the world

External links

• BBC Schools Website 11-16
• World Bank Secondary Education

Educational stages vary around the world Some countries describe the different stages in years whereas other countries use a system of grades Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers A special school is a school catering to students who have Special educational needs e A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school This is a list of articles on Education organized by country A Education in Afghanistan Education in Albania This is a list of lists of Schools, sorted by country'. The list does not include educational institutions providing Higher education, meaning tertiary This is a list of universities, Colleges and other educational institutions providing Higher education (meaning tertiary, quaternary This is a list of extant schools excluding universities and higher education establishments

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