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When did you begin studying at school? What subjects did you study? When did you finish school and what qualifications did you get when you finished? Education in different countries is approached in different ways. Education policies are decided by local and national governments and have a big effect on the way that people are educated.

When did you begin studying at school? What subjects did you study? When did you finish school and what qualifications did you get when you finished? Education in different countries is approached in different ways. Education policies are decided by local and national governments and have a big effect on the way that people are educated.
PROFESSOR1:

Today we will look at approaches to education in three different countries, the USA, the UK and China. Most children in the UK start at primary school at the age of four whereas in the USA children typically begin elementary school at the age of five or six. Children in China usually start primary school at the age of seven. While children in the UK and USA have fairly similar class sizes of twenty to thirty. Chinese class sizes are usually between thirty and fourty students, however some classes have even more students than this!

Today we will look at approaches to education in three different countries, the USA, the UK and China. Most children in the UK start at primary school at the age of four whereas in the USA children typically begin elementary school at the age of five or six. Children in China usually start primary school at the age of seven. While children in the UK and USA have fairly similar class sizes of twenty to thirty. Chinese class sizes are usually between thirty and fourty students, however some classes have even more students than this!
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British students are taught a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, IT, Design Technology, History, Music and Religious Education. American students follow a basic curriculum including Science, Mathematics, English, History and Physical Education but they also choose elective subjects. These elective subjects contribute to their final grades and could include a foreign language, performing arts or computing courses. Chinese students study a wide range of subjects, including Chinese, chemistry, physics, biology, history, politics and art. Students are tested regularly throughout their time at middle and senior schools.

British students are taught a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, IT, Design Technology, History, Music and Religious Education. American students follow a basic curriculum including Science, Mathematics, English, History and Physical Education but they also choose elective subjects. These elective subjects contribute to their final grades and could include a foreign language, performing arts or computing courses. Chinese students study a wide range of subjects, including Chinese, chemistry, physics, biology, history, politics and art. Students are tested regularly throughout their time at middle and senior schools.
PROFESSOR3:

As you can see, education is tackled differently by people in different countries, but one thing remains the same - the importance of education in the lives of people around the world!

As you can see, education is tackled differently by people in different countries, but one thing remains the same - the importance of education in the lives of people around the world!