In the United Kingdom, the education system typically spans ages 4 to 18. It consists of three phases: Primary education for 4 – 11, Secondary education for 11 -16 and Further education for 16 – 18.
在英國，教育系統通常涵蓋4歲到18歲，並分為三個階段：4至11歲的初等教育，11至16歲的中等教育，以及16至18歲的進一步教育。
Primary education is split into stages: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). KS1 (ages 4-7) and KS2 (ages 7-11) focus on core subjects like English and mathematics and a broad curriculum covering science, art, and physical education. KS2 builds on top of the knowledge and skills learnt from KS1. In addition to this, KS2 will also begin teaching foreign languages as well as having the students take national tests.
初等教育分為兩個階段：第一關鍵階段（Key Stage 1，KS1）和第二關鍵階段（Key Stage 2，KS2）。KS1（4至7歲）和KS2（7至11歲）主要集中於核心科目，如英語和數學，並且提供包括科學、藝術和體育在內的廣泛課程。KS2在KS1所學的知識和技能基礎上進一步發展。此外，KS2還會開始教授外語，並讓學生參加國家測試。
Secondary education in the UK also follows a similar structure, split into Key Stages 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). Key Stage 3 serves as a foundation-building period, helping students with the more specialized and exam-focused learning they will encounter in Key Stage 4. In Key Stage 4, students undertake the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) courses and examinations. GCSEs are standardized tests that allow students to specialize in subjects of their choice.
英國的中等教育也採取類似的結構，分為第三關鍵階段（Key Stage 3，KS3）和第四關鍵階段（Key Stage 4，KS4）。KS3是打基礎的階段，為學生在KS4所遇到的更專門化和以考試為重的學習做好準備。在KS4，學生會進行普通中等教育證書（GCSE）課程和考試。GCSE是標準化測試，允許學生在他們選擇的科目中專攻。
Further education is the final stage of the education system before higher education university, commonly for students ages 16 – 18. At this level, a range of courses is available for the students depending on the path they wish to take. The most common path is the A-levels. However, there are viable alternatives as well.
進一步教育是進入高等教育大學之前的最後一個階段，通常適合16至18歲的學生。在這一階段，根據學生希望選擇的道路，提供多種課程。最常見的選擇是A-Level課程。然而，也有其他可行的替代選項。
Alternative – 替代選項
In addition, what is mention above students can choose other qualification to study towards. The two major qualification that is most commonly picked are Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) and International Baccalaureate (IB):
此外，除了上述提到的課程之外，學生還可以選擇其他資格進行學習。最常被選擇的兩個主要資格是商業與技術教育委員會（BTEC）和國際文憑（IB）：
- BTECs is a Vocational Qualification, which provide practical, job-focused education and are suitable for students interested in specific trades or industries.
- BTEC是一種職業資格，提供實用且以工作為導向的教育，適合對特定行業或產業感興趣的學生。
- The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognized qualification that emphasizes a broad and holistic education.
- 國際文憑課程（IB Diploma Programme）是一種國際公認的資格，強調廣泛且全面的教育。
