Modern school

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common education vocabulary is highlighted in bold.

Part 1


1) At what age do children begin school in your country?


Formal education starts at five years of age but most children go to preschool when they are around three. This isn’t compulsory but really helps them to develop socially.


2) What kind of school did you go to as a child?

My family moved around a lot when I was growing up so I went to many different schools including three primary schools, a grammar school and a co-educational comprehensive school. I even attended a private school for a year.

3) Did you enjoy your time at school?

I can’t say that I particularly enjoyed my early education. With changing schools so often, I was always the new kid which I found hard.

4) Would you say you were a good student?

Yes, I was definitely a good pupil. I was a quiet, shy child who never caused my teachers any trouble or played truant. I worked hard on my coursework and got on well with my peers.

5) Did you do any extra-curricular activities?

Back in my day, there weren’t many opportunities to do extra-curricular activities. However, I was in the school choir at my secondary school. We use to put on concerts and one year we did a tour of Germany.

Part 2
Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.


You should say:

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   when and where you started studying it
   
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