English schools...Interesting questions !

Good afternoon! 
Today I write about some questions that I think during my english studies.Maybe some of you ask the same questions.It's interesting to know what they work in other countries,like a United Kindom. What subjects do they learn?  What different types of schools do you have in England?  When are school vacations? How long do they last? At what time does school begin and end? These are some of the questions...

What different types of schools do you have in England?

There are schools run by the Government. These schools are known as State Schools and parents do not pay. They are financed by public funds, which means that the money comes from the national and local taxes. Ninety percent of children in England and Wales attend a state school.

There are also private schools. Parents pay for their children to attend these schools. They are known as Independent Schools.

• Primary schools (5 - 11 year olds)In the UK, the first level of education is known as primary education.

• Secondary schools (5 - 16 year olds)Secondary schools provide compulsory education for children between the ages of eleven and sixteen in England and Wales. Children may stay on at school until the age of eighteen in order to pursue further studies, however this is not compulsory.From the ages of fourteen to sixteen, pupils study for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).Pupils who stay on at school from the ages of sixteen to eighteen in England, may take the Advanced (A) level examination, which traditionally is required for entry into higher education
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 What subjects do they learn?

• Subjects studied in Key Stage 2 (5 -11 year olds)English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology (Computers), Religious Education (RE), Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education (PE).

• The National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 includes English, Mathematics,Science, Design and Technology, IT, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Art, Music and PE. In addition to the National Curriculum, RE is also taught and, for secondary pupils, Sex Education.

• At Key Stage 4 students have to study English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, a Modern Foreign Language, IT and PE. RE and Sex Education are also taught, although parents can choose not to let their child study these subjects.

When are school vacations? How long do they last?

State schools in England are closed on national holidays and at weekends. English schools have three terms (semesters), separated by vacations. The summer vacation lasts for about 6 weeks from July 20 to September 4; winter and spring vacation both last two weeks, from December 21 to around January 6 and March 25 to around April 5, respectively. The new school year starts in September, at the end of summer vacation. The three terms are: Autumn Term: September to December Spring Term: January to April Summer Term: April to July Each term lasts for approximately thirteen weeks and there is a week half term break in the middle of each term.The local educational authority decides the dates of the school terms and the school governing bodies determine the times at which schools open and close each day. How long is your school day? Our School starts at 8:55 with registration. At 9:10 we go to assembly. In assembly we sing songs, listen to a story and pray. Our first lesson begins at 9:20. We have break time from 10:20 until 10:35. During break time, the children have a snack and play games out doors. Afterwards, we go back in for another lesson until lunch at 12:00. Afternoon lessons begin at 1:10 and end at 3:15, when the children go home. We do not have a break in the afternoon. Actual taught time as defined by D.F.E = 23.5 hours weekly. Dairén Llodrà.