Education system in China and UK

As we all know, China has a long history in education and its education system is being improved gradually. While The Great Britain is the typical representative of western educator, who owns a advanced system. It attracts students from all over the world in the large extent go and study there. So in the article, it is essential to compare the two education system. Through the comparison（比较） of the two education system in China and UK,we can find the advantages and disadvantages in the two education systems.

Because of different history, culture, traditions and economic and so on,there are many differences between Chinese education and British education. According to Graham David, China has a nationwide system of public education,which includes primary schools,middle schools and universities.Nine years of education is technically compulsory for all Chinese students.Education in China is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education So the tuition（学费） always come from the government.Although the British education is also compulsory（义务） education,it last eleven years.Its school system is two-track system which includes course teaching and individual counseling.In addition,Britain has public schools and private schools. And the tuition are free in the public school while those schools have many subjects,such as Chinese, math, English, history, physics and so on.The Chinese students must study these subjects every day.And they must work hard that they hardly have spare time to relax themselves.So a lot of Chinese students are under great study pressure. But Britain aims to develop experts.So the students in UK have more chances to choose and stick to an elective（选修） course to expand their knowledge and visions.And they have much more spare time to play than Chinese students.

The educational concept between China and UK is quite different.Chinese education focuses on textbook and pay attention to the accumulation and implants of knowledge. It evaluates students’ achievement according to score and cultivates（培养） students' strict and rigorous spirit. While British education gives priority to with practical knowledge and pays attention to the application（运用）.It cultivates students' spirit of confidence and independence.

1. Why there are many differences between Chinese education and British education？

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2. How many years does British compulsory education last?

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3. What does Chinese education focus on?

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4. Which education system do you prefer（更喜欢）?Why?

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