Educational Systems of the UK, the USA and Russia

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Education
1. How do you understand this word?

Educational system of the UK
1. Who is responsible for all levels of education in England?
2. At what age do children go to school in Britain?
3. How many subjects do pupils study in schools in England and Wales? All these subjects are compulsory, aren't they?
4. Schooling for children is compulsory from 5 to 16, isn't it?
5. What are the different types of secondary school?
6. Why are "public" schools so called?
7. Which is the oldest university in Britain?
8. Why do they call some universities "red brick"?

Educational system of the USA
1. Education in the USA is free and compulsory in all states, isn't it?
2. At what age do children go to school in the USA?
3. When do children move on to high school?
4. How many subjects are compulsory in American schools?
5. How many courses must� select every student in first two years studying in the high school?
6. Does The National Government give direct financial aid to the institutions of higher education?
7. Why did Kennedy say, "Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education"?
8. When was the first American college founded?
9. There is no home education in the United States, isn't there? Why?
10. Do American students have important activities in high school?

Educational system of Russia
1. Is secondary education compulsory in Russia?
2. At what age do children start school in Russia?
3. Is pre-school education compulsory in Russia?
4. How many various types of schools are there in Russia?
5. Are there any "special" schools in Russia?
6. Do colleges give young people a secondary education?
7. What do you know about famous Russian universities?