Higher education in GB and Belarus

In Britain, the "A-level exams" or "Advanced level exams" are exams taken by students...

• ...to enroll in a Gymnasium.

• ...at the end of secondary education.

• ...at the end of primary education.

• ...to enroll in a university.

British pupils can choose to stay in school for two more years after passing their "O-level exams". This is called...

• ..."College prep"

• ..."Advanced schooling"

• ..."The Sixth form"

• ..."Tertiary education"

What age group does secondary education include?

• 11-16/18 years old

• 18-22 years old

• 4/5-11 years old

• 14-18 years old

What are the "Three Rs"?

• The three things British children are taught to watch out for before crossing the road.

• The three main subjects/skills taught to children in their first years of schooling.

• The three most famous British universities.

• A different name for the "O-level exams".

Which of the stages of education in Britain puts less emphasis on specific subjects and more on learning basic social skills?

• Primary school

• Junior school

• Infant school

• Secondary school

Which of the characteristics below does NOT apply to state schools?

• They are free to attend

• A single class can have up to 30 pupils

• Classes are mixed, boys and girls learn together

• They offer facilities for pupils to live in, i.e. dormitories

To be admitted to a British university, you need to...

• Pass A-level exams with a high enough grade

• Attend an interview at the university

• Pay a Tuition fee/grant

• All of the above

To obtain a Bachelor Degree, a British student must study for...

• 3 years

• 5-6 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

What is the highest degree one can obtain at a British university?

• A Master's Degree (MA or MSc)

• A Doctorate (PhD/Ed.D/Psy.D, etc.)

• A Bachelor Degree (BA or BSc)

• A Magister Degree (MG or MSc)

What do the higher education systems in Belarus and GB BOTH have in common?

• Universities get to pick what subjects to teach, whom to hire and admit and what degrees to give out

• Students usually get admitted when they are around 17-18 years old

• Higher education is free, provided you score high enough on your exams

• Degrees obtained at universities are recognized all across Europe