Secondary School Curriculum Differences: At secondary level there is again a marked difference between the two countries’ curricula. The UK system requires students to take exams at age 16 (GCSEs) before moving onto A Levels or equivalent qualifications at 18 years old for university entry requirements in most cases. Meanwhile in the US students will typically follow a college preparatory program which includes taking SAT/ACT tests for college admission purposes along with completing coursework relevant to their chosen field of study e.g., science or business-related courses etc
Higher Education System Differences: When it comes to university education, often known as college in the USA, there are some differences. One is the time that it usually takes to complete a degree, with a 3 year bachelors’ course in the UK compared to 4 years in the USA. This continues through a masters (1 year in the UK compared to 2 years in the USA) and a PHD (3-4 years vs 5-7 years). In the UK universities are usual lecture based, in some cases with one final exam, whilst in the USA there is more likely to be various projects and papers throughout the course.
Key Takeaway: The UK and US have distinct primary, secondary and higher education systems. The UK focuses on core subjects with extra-curricular activities while the US has an emphasis on academic skills and elective courses. At secondary level, students in the UK take exams at 16 while those in the US complete college preparatory programs for admission to university.
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