Compared education systems

Spanish education system	English state Education System
Child Education Structure: two cycles of three academic education each, which are called: § First stage (0-3 years) § Second stage (3-6 years).	Pre-School. ·         Creche, to look after babies. ·         Play School (approx. 1-2 years old) ·         Kindergarten, Nursery School (approx. 2-3 years old)
Basic Education Education or basic education is, in Spain, compulsory and free for everyone. It develops over 10 academic courses, in principle, correspond to the stage from 6 to 16; these courses are divided into two sections: primary and secondary education compulsory.	Compulsory Education. ·         Primary School (7 years) ·         Reception: 4-5 years old ·         Year  1: 5-6 years old . ·         Year  2: 6-7 years old (SATS, Scholastic Aptitude Test.) ·         Year  3: 7-8 years old ·         Year 4: 8-9 years old. ·         Year 5: 9-10 years old. ·         Year  6: 10-11 years old (SATS)
Primary Elementary education shall consist of six academic years, from six to twelve years of age.The purpose of this level will provide all children with a common education that makes possible the acquisition of the basic cultural, learning on the oral expression, reading, writing and arithmetic, as well as a progressive autonomy of action in their environment. Structure: three cycles of two years each: § Initial cycle (6-8 years) § Primary 1, § 2 nd Primary § half cycle (8-10 years) § 3 rd Primary § 4 th Primary § Upper cycle (10-12 years) § 5 th Primary § 6 th Primary	Secondary School. -       Comprehensive, all-inclusive. -       Grammar is selective. -       Middle School: ·           year 5 - year 8. Only exists in some areas, very few left. ·         Year 7: 11-12 years old. ·         Year 8: 12-13 years old. ·         Year 9: 13-14 years old (SATS). ·         Year  10: 14-15 years old. ·         Year  11: 15-16 years old (GCSEs, General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Compulsory secondary education. Structure: two cycles of two academic years each: § First Cycle (12-14 years (if not repeat course)) § 1 º E.S.O. § 2 º E.S.O. § Second Cycle (14-16 years old (if not repeat course)) § 3 º E.S.O. § 4 ° E.S.O. After finishing ESO the student has several options: 1- Extend the intermediate level training courses. 2- Access to the Baccalaureate. 3- Joining the world of work (has reached the minimum age for access).	Higher education (non-Compulsory) Sixth Form: ·         Year 12 (or Lower Sixth)  16-17 years old. ·         Year 13 (or Upper Sixth)  17-18 years old.
Baccalaureate Structure: a cycle consists of two academic years (16-18 years): § Bachelor 1, § Bachelor 2 º § Bachelor of structure divided into types: § Old system modes: § Arts (two way) § Natural Sciences and health § Humanities and Social Sciences § Science and Technology § New system (introduced during 2008/2009) BOE. § Arts (Graphic arts, or performing arts, music and dance) § Science and Technology § Humanities and Social Sciences	University. Typically 3 years courses. Languages; 4 years, Teaching; 4 years, Medicine; 5 years and continued training after qualifying, Architecture; 6-7 years.