List of terms specific for the topic "Education"

State schools – schools funded by the government
Public schools – independent schools – private education
Boarding school – residential school where pupils live and study during the school year
LEA (Local Education Authority) – decides which board’s exams its pupils take
‘Sixth form’ – refers to pupils who study beyond the age of 16
GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education
SCE – Scottish Certificate of Education
A Levels – Advanced Levels
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