ABSTRACT
Significant private school system: yes. Only 7 per cent of total number of schools, but have disproportionate influence.
Number of universities: 73 National or District (State) Curriculum) National
Curriculum Standardised Assessments in English: at age 7 (Key Stage
1), 11 (Key Stage 2), 14 (Key Stage 3) Publication of results: individual results reported to
parents. School’s results published in newspapers. Examinations leading to qualifications: General Certificate
of Secondary Education (Key Stage 4: usually taken at 16, Advanced
Level English (usually taken at age 18). Alternative vocational qualifications in communications may be taken at 16 and 18.
