Education is the delivery of knowledge, skills and information . Moreover there are many
different kinds of education around the world. Therefore , This essay will preview the
similarity and difference between Saudi Arabia and United of kingdom.
First of all, In Saudi Arabia children are enrolled at the age of six years students attend in
preliminary school and they leave school at the age of eighteen. Also, there are two school
terms . On the other hand, children attend in the school at the age of five to start primary
school and at the age of sixteen students are free to leave school . In addition there are six
school terms in UK.
Secondary, the most important school exam in Saudi is the final examination of secondary
School with the grade no less than 50%. However the most important exam in UK is
(GCSE)general certificate of secondary education .
Finally , In Saudi Arabia university students receive grants to pay for their living costs
without any fees for university education . In addition there is a scholarship for
undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad. However ,In UK university students
have to pay tuition fees (the amount which they charged each year for their courses ).
Moreover there are grants , bursaries and loans to help students with living costs and
tuition fees .
In conclusion, university students in Saudi Arabia usually live with their parents during their
study while university students in UK have their own choice to live with their parents home
or leave it . However the amount of university students in Saudi Arabia who studying abroad
are larger than the amount of university students in UK who studying abroad. In addition ,
the most popular countries for Saudi students to study in are UK,USA and Australia.
Ref :
Available at www. Direct .gov.uk accessed in[18th of Mar]
available at www.sacm .org accessed on[18th of Mar]
educational system in Saudi Arabia