Public education is free in the UK . The associated costs are the costs of uniforms and meals and some extra stuff . It is divided between primary starting with " Nursery or Reception" that goes through sixth grade and high school starting in seventh grade.

The school year here usually begins on 1 September and ends on 31 August. Most students go directly from primary school to secondary school , but in some parts of England there are " intermediate " schools that accept students between 8 and 13 years old . However , according to the law should be " considered " as part of the primary or secondary education .

The curriculum in England is divided into different levels . The first , from 5 to 7, the second , from 7 to 11 years , and the third , from 11 to 14 years. The curriculum includes English , mathematics, science , arts education , information technology , physical education, history , geography , art , design (fashion ) and music . In 3 . Third level is still required a foreign language and sex education . Still counts with religious education is compulsory from the first level .

London is one of the capitals with the highest population diversity speaking over 300 languages ​​. Given the large number of students whose English is not their mother tongue , is offered by most schools for the extra curricular English learning support.