Education
The UK School System
The education system is slightly different in different parts of the UK. This page currently gives information about the system in England.
5 – 18y: The legal requirement for children to receive full time education.
4 – 11y: Key Stages 1 and 2 can be called primary, junior, or infant school.
11 – 16y: Secondary school for Key Stage 3 and 4 culminating in GCSEs (similar to HKCEE or DSE).
17 – 18y: " Sixth form for Key Stage 5 culminating in A levels, or college or an apprenticeship, which is similar to IVE in HK."
Manchester Friendship Festival
Saturday, 28 May 2022 11:00 15:00
A WELCOME EVENT for newly-arrived people from Hong Kong and a chance to meet locals from Manchester! Children are particularly welcome.
This Spring, UKHK is organising a series of Friendship Festivals and receptions across the UK, so we can all have fun together in the sun – people from Hong Kong, local churches and communities, and everyone in the neighbourhood! Mark the date, register for the free tickets today, and come have a blast and make new friends!
UKHK Projects 2022
Join the Welcome Course
Sessions:
1 Welcome to the UK
2 Understanding British Culture
3 Making Friends
4 Wellbeing
5 Problem Solving
6 Citizenship