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The education system in England
In England, the current education system depends on laws enacted by Parliament. The most important are The 1944 Education Act,The 1988 Education Reform Act and The 1993 Education Act
93% of young people studying in public schools called "state schools" where education is free, thecosts are paid by the central government and municipalities. 7% of youth are enrolled in independent or private schools (called "public schools"). Her parents payfor education.
From 5 to 16 years compulsory education.
Before age 5 and after 16 years, education is not compulsory but remains free until age 18.

Thestages of the education system
Within 5 years: all depends on the municipalities. The vast majority offer free early childhood education to children from his 3years (parents of even younger children can pay for recreational activities in private childcare for example).
5-16 years: Compulsory education begins at age5. In the vast majority of cases, children from 5 to 11 years are going to primary school and 11 to 16 years in high school.
All public school students, "stateschools", follow the national curriculum approved by the Government (Parliament).
16-18 years: The non-compulsory education is usually taught in secondaryschools with a sixth form or in the training institutes for higher education called "Further Education / Sixth Form Colleges. "
After 18 years: Students may enrollin the university or other institute of higher learning. Students have to pay for college scholarships but are made available to families with modest incomes.