Misplaced Pages

#934065

37-524: Year 11 is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England and Wales , Northern Ireland , Australia and New Zealand . It is the eleventh or twelfth year of core education. For some Year 11 students it is their final year studying and may include final exams. In the US and Canada , it is referred to as tenth grade . Students in Year 11 are usually aged 15 to 16. In Australia, Year 11

74-419: A diploma in certain majors, e.g. math and physics. Around 1996–1997, one year was reduced from the entire education system and one was honored with a diploma after three years in high school. However, if one would have liked to continue her/his education towards university degrees, one would have been required to take the last year, so called pre-university year. This year had been a requirement to participate in

111-423: A given academic year are eligible to appear for Secondary board exams, and those 17 by the same date are eligible to appear for Higher Secondary certificate board exams. It further states that upon successful completion of Higher Secondary, one can apply to higher education under UGC control such as Engineering, Medical, and Business Administration. India in 29 July approved a new education policy in order to replace

148-524: A grade, school years are usually referred to by their cardinal number ("Grade Three"). At the post-secondary level in (Anglophone) Canada, a student is usually referred to by the year of study they are in (i.e. First Year, Second Year, etc.). If they are pursuing something higher than an undergraduate degree, the designation usually refers to what year of study they are in since entering Graduate studies (i.e. First Year Graduate Student, etc.). Any student who has completed their first year of undergraduate studies

185-535: A multilingualism approach. The NEP proposes sweeping changes including opening up of Indian higher education to foreign universities, dismantling of the UGC and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), introduction of a four-year multidisciplinary undergraduate programme with multiple exit options, and discontinuation of the M Phil programme. In school education, the policy focuses on overhauling

222-575: A special standard. Forms 1 to 9 are considered compulsory. After completing general basic school a person can study in a special establishment to get a job. To enter a higher educational establishment a person must complete general secondary school (all 11 forms) and pass three centralized tests. (nursery) (kindergarten) (secondary) (high) In Brazil, there are three levels of basic education: "Educação Infantil" (preschool), "Ensino Fundamental" (primary school) and "Ensino Médio" (high school), which are generally completed by age eighteen. Basic education

259-655: Is a statistical framework for organizing information on education maintained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) . It is a member of the international family of economic and social classifications of the United Nations . The ISCED was designed in the early 1970s to serve as an instrument suitable for assembling, compiling and presenting statistics of education both within individual countries and internationally. The first version, known as ISCED 1976,

296-461: Is considered to be an Upper Year Student. Each province and territory has its own autonomous education system. As such, the name of each level of education and what year each level begins at will vary across the country (as will the curriculum itself). The following table shows how grades are organized in various provinces. Often, there will be exceptions within each province, both with terminology for groups, and which grades apply to each group. In

333-620: Is designed to provide the necessary minimum knowledge for the exercise of citizenship. It also serves to develop consciousness for choosing future professions. In Brazil, after the name of the grade one may use the names "série" (series) or "ano" (year). The educational stages in Brazil are divided as follows: In Canada , schooling officially begins at Kindergarten (or Maternelle in Quebec), followed by grades , with some variations for certain levels in certain provinces/territories. When referred to as

370-499: Is often called Higher Secondary (HS) , Senior Secondary, or simply the "+2" stage . The two halves of secondary education are each an important stage for which a pass certificate is needed, and thus are affiliated by central boards of education under HRD ministry, before one can pursue higher education, including college or professional courses. UGC, NCERT, CBSE and CISCE directives state qualifying ages for candidates who wish to take board exams. Those at least 15 years old by 30 May for

407-657: Is possible in France to fail a year, and need to repeat ( redoubler ). Education is compulsory from age 4 to age 15. Education is provided in public and private schools, except Higher Education which is provided only by public universities . The Hong Kong system was based on the United Kingdom system, with zero to three optional years at kindergarten , six years of primary school (小學) and six years of secondary school (中學), followed by four years at university. Primary 1–6 (小一 – 小六) corresponds to Years 1–6 in

SECTION 10

#1732790834935

444-696: Is the eleventh year after reception . It is the eleventh full year of compulsory education, with students being admitted who are aged 15 years old by 31 August. It is also the final year of Key Stage 4 in which the Secondary National Curriculum is taught and GCSE examinations are taken. Year 11 is usually the final year of secondary school . In some schools, students may stay on in the same establishment for their sixth form education, where year groups may continue to be numbered 12 and 13. Since September 2011, further education has been compulsory. Most state schools adopted Year 11 as

481-546: Is the final year group in Key Stage 4 . In Northern Ireland Year 11 is the fourth year of Secondary education. Students in Year 11 are aged between 14 and 15. It is the first year of Key Stage 4 . In Scotland Year 11 is known as Fourth year which is the fourth year of secondary education. Fourth year, also known as S4, is the fourth year of schooling in Scottish secondary schools. Most pupils are 15 or 16 years old at

518-565: Is the first year. In Grade 1 (پایه‌ی 1, Paye 1 ) also known as the 1st class (کلاس اوّل, Klãs Avval ), children learn the basics of reading and writing. In the Republic of Ireland , there are two levels of compulsory education; primary school ( ca. 4–12 years of age) and secondary school ( ca. 12–18 years). The names of each class are as follows: After Sixth Class, students move to secondary school, entering; ISCED The International Standard Classification of Education ( ISCED )

555-477: Is typically the twelfth year of education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged between sixteen and seventeen. In New South Wales and Queensland, Year 11 is the shortest year as it only lasts three whole terms. Year Twelve begins its first term where Year 11 would have its fourth. In New Zealand , Year 11 is the eleventh full year of compulsory education (5-year-olds usually start their first year in Year 0 until

592-497: Is years 7–9, and college or Senior Secondary is years 10, 11 & 12 (see table below). In the Northern Territory (NT) , primary school is Transition/years 1–6, middle school is years 7–9, and high school or Senior Secondary is years 10–12 (see table below). In Belarus, education is guaranteed for everyone. Primary school lasts for 4 years, but some psycho-physically challenged children study for 5 years according to

629-677: The English term form followed by the English number is common usage even in otherwise Cantonese conversations. The central and main state boards uniformly follow the "10+2+3" pattern of education. In this pattern, study of 10 years is done in schools and 2 years in Junior colleges, and then 3 years of graduation for a bachelor's degree. The first 10 years is further subdivided into 4 years of primary education, 6 years of High School followed by 2 years of Junior colleges. This pattern originated from

666-544: The Iranian University Entrance Exam for high school students. Again, around 2012, the system turned back to its previous system, consisting of two 6-year periods. There are two formal stages of education in Iran : primary school (دبستان, Dabestãn ) and high school (دبیرستان, Dabirestãn ). The high school itself is broken into 2 parts: A and B. Preschool educations are informal, therefore Grade 1

703-454: The People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), the years are organized in three stages and renumbered within each stage: 6 years in elementary school (小学) years 1 to 6, then 3 years in middle school (初级中学, abbreviated 初中) years 7 to 9, then 3 years in high school (高级中学, abbreviated 高中) years 10 to 12. The first nine years (elementary 1–6 and middle 1–3) are compulsory , and

740-531: The National Education Policy 2020 has taken a similar approach like Cambridge and IB, which also offer dedicated Primary Year Programs. Dismantling the age-old 10+2 concept, the policy pitches for a " 5+3+3+4 " design corresponding to the age groups 3–8 years (foundational stage), 8–11 (preparatory), 11–14 (middle), and 14–18 (secondary). This brings early childhood education (also known as pre-school education for children of ages 3 to 5) under

777-737: The UK, and Forms 1 – 6 (中一 – 中六) correspond to Years 7–12. Usually students begin Primary 1 at age 5 or 6 and complete Form 6 at age 17 or 18. In Hong Kong, international schools follow the system of the country they are based upon, for example the English Schools Foundation uses the UK year system, and the French International School of Hong Kong uses the French école, collège , lycée system. Also,

SECTION 20

#1732790834935

814-700: The age of three years. During the review and revision, which led to the adoption of ISCED 2011, UNESCO Member States agreed that the fields of education should be examined in a separate process. This review is now underway with the view to establishing an independent but related classification called the ISCED Fields of Education and Training. Related materials from the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training and also Eurostat provide further information and statistical guidance for

851-412: The ban on child labour are difficult to enforce due to economic disparity and social conditions. 80% of all recognised schools at the elementary stage are government run or supported, making it the largest provider of education in the country. Secondary education covers children aged 12 to 18, a group comprising 8.85 crore children according to the 2001 Census of India . The final two years of secondary

888-693: The curriculum, "easier" Board exams, a reduction in the syllabus to retain "core essentials" and thrust on "experiential learning and critical thinking". The policy also proposes phasing out of all institutions offering single streams and that all universities and colleges must aim to become multidisciplinary by 2040. In Indonesia , children spend 12 years of formal education, but some children attend nursery playgroup (called Kelompok Belajar in 2 years) and attend kindergarten (Called Taman Kanak-Kanak in 2 years). (Nursery Playgroup) (Kindergarten) (Elementary School) (Junior High School) (Senior High School) The Iranian system has experienced several changes in

925-525: The development of a third version, which was adopted by UNESCO's 36th General Conference in November 2011 and which will replace ISCED 1997 in international data collections in the coming years. ISCED 2011 has nine rather than seven levels, created by dividing the tertiary pre-doctorate level into three levels. It also extended the lowest level (ISCED 0) to cover a new sub-category of early childhood educational development programmes, which target children below

962-706: The end of S4. Fourth year students sit their National 3, 4 or 5 exams, and formerly Standard Grades. Students pick their courses for Highers to sit in Fifth year . Students aged 16 are entitled to leave school at the end of fourth year, the age of majority in Scots law . Educational stage Education during childhood and early adulthood is typically provided through either a two- or three-stage system of childhood school , followed by additional stages of higher education or vocational education for those who continue their formal education: The following table introduces

999-575: The last seven to eight decades. Prior to 1940–1950, the education system had consisted of three levels, called in order: an optional year in kindergarten , six years of primary school , finally followed by six years of secondary school ending up with a diploma. After some improvements during Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi , the system was changed to four consecutive periods: two optional years in kindergarten and pre-primary school, primary school consisting of 5 years, 3 years in middle school, and finally four years in high school. The system ended up by honoring

1036-751: The main concepts, although terms and ages may vary in different places: For additional ISCED stages of education, see ISCED . Sudbury schools do not use formal grade levels or educational stages. Instead, students ages 3 through 18 are intermingled in a democratic educational system, relying on a series of certifications to use equipment that may require specialized knowledge or safety procedures. These certifications are not typically restricted by age, but rather by demonstrated ability. In Australia , children undergo thirteen years of formal education (plus non-compulsory preschool or kindergarten), usually starting at age 4, 5 or 6, and finishing at age 17, 18 or 19. The years are numbered from "Kindergarten" to 12. In

1073-818: The medium of instruction at least till grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. Sanskrit will now be offered at all levels of school and higher education as an option for students including the 3-language formula. Other classical languages and literature of India also to be available as options. In non-Hindi states of India, students will be served as a Hindi alternative, students will have to choose between Hindi and Sanskrit . Tamil , Telugu , Bengali , Punjabi , etc. languages will also be emphasized under NEP2020. Foreign languages will also be offered to students. Languages like Japanese , Korean , Russian , etc. will be introduced to them in their secondary school. They can opt for any language they want to learn. The step has been taken to embrace global culture and emphasize

1110-564: The new calendar year). Students entering Year Eleven are usually aged fifteen between 14.5 and 16, but there is no minimum age. Year 11 pupils are educated in Secondary schools or in Area schools . Year 11 was previously known as the 5th Form and for most students they are studying for NCEA Level 1 which equates to what was previously known as School Certificate. In schools in England , Year 11

1147-517: The previous education system to an advanced education system. The new policy aims for universalisation of education from pre-school to secondary level with 100 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by 2030 and aims to raise GER in higher education to 50 per cent by 2025. Key points : The policy also proposes phasing out of all institutions offering single streams and that all universities and colleges must aim to become multidisciplinary by 2040. Introducing 3 years of pre-schooling,

Year 11 - Misplaced Pages Continue

1184-597: The recommendation of the Education Commission of 1964–66. The Indian government lays emphasis on primary education, also referred to as elementary education, to children aged 6 to 14 years old. Because education laws are given by the states, duration of primary school visit alters between the Indian states. The Indian government has also banned child labour in order to ensure that the children do not enter unsafe working conditions. However, both free education and

1221-495: The six states: New South Wales (NSW) , Western Australia (WA) , South Australia (SA) , Victoria (VIC) , Queensland (QLD) , and Tasmania (TAS) , primary school is Kindergarten (NSW)/Pre-primary (WA)/Reception (SA)/Prep (VIC, QLD & TAS) and Years 1–6, and secondary school, Years 7–12 (see table below). In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) , primary school is Kindergarten/years 1–6, high school

1258-600: The title for the final year of compulsory education in September 1990, in place of Fifth Year. Students go on to complete further education in the forms of BTEC Diplomas , A-Levels , or completing an Apprenticeship in whatever subject they would like. In schools in Wales Year 11 is the eleventh year after Reception . It is currently the eleventh full year of compulsory education, with students being admitted who are aged 15 on 1 September in any given academic year. It

1295-488: The umbrella of formal schooling. According to the National Education Policy 2020 , the school curriculum and pedagogy will aim for the holistic development of learners by equipping them with the key 21st-century skills. Additionally, it also aims for reduction in the syllabus to enhance essential learning and critical thinking. The policy advocates for mother-tongue/local language/regional language as

1332-554: The years in high school are voluntary. Completing higher secondary education or attaining an equivalent level is required before one may receive higher education (高等教育) at universities. Education is compulsory from age 3 to age 16, and then compulsory training until the age of 18. This law was passed during the Macron presidency and approved the law. At the end of the lycée cursus, is the French Baccalaureat exam. It

1369-662: Was approved by the International Conference on Education (Geneva, 1975), and was subsequently endorsed by UNESCO's 19th General Conference in 1976. The second version, known as ISCED 1997, was approved by the UNESCO General Conference at its 29th session in November 1997 as part of efforts to increase the international comparability of education statistics. It covered primarily two cross-classification variables: levels (7) and fields of education (25). The UNESCO Institute for Statistics led

#934065