{"id":2623,"date":"2023-01-26T10:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=2623"},"modified":"2023-01-26T10:24:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:24:04","slug":"school-grading-system-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/school-grading-system-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding school exams in the UK &#8211; SAT&#8217;s, GCSE&#8217;s, A Levels and NSAs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665392348635\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Adjusting to life in the United Kingdom can be tough for an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW). It can be even tougher when sending your children to a new school and trying to figure out the grading system in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665132819832\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Luckily, we\u2019ve got your back.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665391673457\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To learn about the education system as a whole, you can read our previous article <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/uk-education-system\/\">here<\/a>. To find out more about the grading system in the UK, please read on.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667903553951\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s worth bearing in mind though that Scotland is slightly different to the rest of the UK. They administer their own set of exams called <a href=\"https:\/\/standardisedassessment.gov.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Standardised Assessments<\/a> or NSAs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_content_element wpb_raw_html\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#scotland\">Click here<\/a> if you would like to jump straight to the section about Scotland.<p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What are SATs in the UK?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665138419551\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133225649\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The national curriculum tests, or <a href=\"https:\/\/researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk\/documents\/CBP-7980\/CBP-7980.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SATs<\/a>, are the first set of standardised tests your child will take in their budding academic career.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665391832121\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Your child will be introduced to the grading system in the UK and face these exams at the end of two specific stages during their schooling:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665392416629\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Key Stage 1<\/strong> \u2013 Your child will be around 5 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665395910882\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Key Stage 2<\/strong> \u2013 Your child will be around 11 years old when they take this formal exam. In England, their scores will be recorded on league tables to be compared with scores from other schools in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What subjects are covered in SATs?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665141337511\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-2-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-2-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-2-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133535053\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>At Key Stage 1, your child\u2019s SATs will cover the following subjects:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133558084\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1080465\/STA228403e_2022_ks1_English_reading_test_mark_schemes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your child will take a mandatory reading comprehension exam. They may take optional tests in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133586941\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1080508\/STA228409e_2022_ks1_mathematics_test_mark_schemes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maths<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your child will test their basic arithmetic and reasoning skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133638196\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/763062\/2018_key_stage_1_teacher_assessment_exemplification_science.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Your child may take a test to demonstrate their ability to ask questions, spot patterns, and draw conclusions from the information given to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133654633\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>By the time your child reaches the end of Key Stage 2, their SATs will test the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665133683603\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/key-stage-2-tests-2022-english-grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-test-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your child will take two exams: one to test their grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills; another for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/key-stage-2-tests-2022-english-reading-test-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reading comprehension<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667903794585\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/key-stage-2-tests-2022-mathematics-test-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maths<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your child will work on not only addition and subtraction problems, but also problems involving multiplication tables, division, fractions, and decimals. They will also tackle a test in reasoning and problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665134059803\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/648195\/2016sciencesamplepublicrelease_Test_Booklet_V4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your child may take this exam to demonstrate their knowledge of biology, the scientific method, and even electricity circuits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902938288\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>While children taking their SATs are required to take exams in maths and English, they may not have to take a test in science. The grading system in the UK only tests a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/key-stage-2-science-sampling-tests\/science-sampling-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sample of students<\/a> to see how well children in the country learn from the national curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What other exams will my child take?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665141349224\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-3.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-3-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665392724045\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Even before SATs, your child will take other tests to measure where they are in their learning journey. These tests are:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665134539424\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>A baseline assessment \u2013<\/strong> During the first six weeks of primary school, your child will be tested in maths, language, communication, and literacy. Their scores here will be the point of comparison as they progress through school and take other exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665392829603\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Phonics screening \u2013<\/strong> During Year 1, your child will undergo a test to evaluate their language and comprehension skills. They may take this test again in Year 2 if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667903932873\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Times table check \u2013<\/strong> When your child is 8-9 years old, they will demonstrate their mastery of multiplication tables up to 12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667903977606\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Throughout their early years at school, your child will undergo several evaluations to see how much they have learnt since the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665393587281\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>For your convenience, we\u2019ve summarised these tests below:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n[vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;classic&#8221; allow_html=&#8221;1&#8243;]Year,Age,Exam,Subjects|Reception,4-5,Baseline%20assesment,Maths%2C%20language%20communication%2C%20literacy|Year%201%20(and%202%3Cbr%3Eif%20applicable),5-6,Phonics%20screening,Speech%20-%20understanding%20words|Year%202,6-7,SATs,English%2C%20maths%2C%20science|Year%204,8-9,Times%20table%20check,Multiplication%20tables%20up%20to%2012|Year%206,10-11,SATs,English%2C%20maths%2C%20science[\/vc_table]\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135451959\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>As your child grows and they begin their journey towards their dream career, they will have to take more challenging tests.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135457677\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s look at these exams closely.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What are GCSEs?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665141885489\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-5.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-5-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-5-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667904070842\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The General Certificate of Secondary Education exams, or GCSEs, are the last set of tests your child will take before they finish Key Stage 4, the last stage of basic education in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667904106124\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>By years 9 to 10, your child may start choosing around 9 GCSE subjects that interest them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135604830\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Depending on their goals, students can choose classes from a range of topics, including:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135643133\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Drama, music, and media studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135639158\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Business and economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135634612\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Product design and food technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135657262\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>History, philosophy, and religious studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135693754\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Foreign languages, such as French, German or Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135711991\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Chemistry, biology, and psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135725201\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Along with these electives, students preparing for their GCSEs must take these required classes:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135733980\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>English language and literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135746998\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Maths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135754969\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135785163\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Physical education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135767069\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Social studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How should we choose GCSE subjects?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665141786562\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-4.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-4-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135873715\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In case your child needs help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/subject-choices-year-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing subjects<\/a> for their GCSEs, you may want to ask them to reflect on these questions:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135952406\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>What do you see yourself doing when you leave school? \u2013<\/strong> Your child may want to go to sixth form or college, or they may wish to start working and take on an apprenticeship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665135987322\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>What kind of career do you envision for yourself? \u2013<\/strong> Knowing what career they want to achieve can help your child pick subjects in preparation for their dream job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136008564\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>What do you like doing? \u2013<\/strong> Finding out where your child shines will help them pick the classes they will enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136045273\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>How do you like to study? When do you learn best? \u2013<\/strong> Your child may learn best through reading, or they may prefer more hands-on experiences. Knowing how they like to learn can help them find the classes that best suit their learning style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How are GCSEs graded?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1667904733971\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-11.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-11.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-11-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-11-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665394028251\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/education-48993830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England<\/a>, GCSEs are graded on a numerical scale of 9 to 1, with a grade of 9 being the highest. A standard pass would be a grade of four, while five is a strong pass.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136214347\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccea.org.uk\/downloads\/docs\/regulation-asset\/Grading\/Leaflet%3A%20Your%20Guide%20to%20GCSE%20Grading%20Changes%20in%20Northern%20Ireland.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Ireland<\/a>\u2019s GCSE grades range from A* to G. A* would be the highest grade you can get in your GCSEs, while G would be the lowest. There is also a C* grade for a strong pass and a C grade for a standard pass.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136239621\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualificationswales.org\/media\/4943\/gcse-grading-structures-from-2017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales<\/a> also uses an A* to G grading scale along with a grade of U, which means \u201cungraded.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136256195\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Here is a grading guide in case your child will take their GCSEs in England, Northern Ireland, or Wales:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n[vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;classic&#8221; allow_html=&#8221;1&#8243;]England,Nothern%20Ireland,Wales|9,A*,A*|8,A,A|7,A,A|6,B,B|5,C*,B-C|4,C,C|3,D-E,D-E|2,E-F,E-F|1,F-G,F-G|U,,U[\/vc_table]\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136649624\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once your child\u2019s GCSE grades come in, what happens next?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >A Levels<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665148227592\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-7.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-7-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-7-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136756445\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>With their GCSE grades, your child can choose to find a job, get an apprenticeship, or prepare for university.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136825127\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that if your child studies in England, they will have to stay in further education or take on an apprenticeship until they are 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136724506\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If your child wants to attend university, they can devote two years to earning their A Levels in sixth form.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665394225595\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>What grades your child gets in their GCSEs will influence what subjects they are qualified to study for in their A Levels. Some courses will require the highest GCSE grades possible before your child can take the class, while others require a standard pass.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136901458\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>At the end of their first year, your child will take their AS Level exams. After which, they can choose which subjects they want to continue taking to earn their A2 Levels.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136940636\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Combined, the AS and A2 Levels make up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/and-levels#:~:text=t%20go%20well-,What%20AS%20and%20A%20levels%20are,part%20studied%20in%20each%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Levels<\/a> that most universities look for in student applications.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665136972714\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Depending on their performance, your child can earn a grade between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualificationswales.org\/media\/4950\/statement-from-the-qualification-regulators-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A* to E<\/a> on their A Levels. These grades will eventually expand or narrow down their choices for university.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >GCSEs and A Levels: Additional resources<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1665148798072\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-8.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-8-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/UK-School-Exams-8-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665394415022\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To find out more about GCSEs and A Levels, and the different subjects your child can take, read up on the following accredited exam boards:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137071281\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AQA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137086199\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OCR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137104641\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearson Edexcel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665395437657\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eduqas.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WJEC Eduquas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137141527\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Depending on where you are in the UK, there are slight differences in how the GCSEs and A Levels are conducted. Visit these sites to learn more about the exams in your area:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137157776\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/ofqual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665395571750\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccea.org.uk\/regulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Ireland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1665137197597\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualificationswales.org\/english\/qualifications\/gcses-and-a-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_content_element wpb_raw_html\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 id=\"scotland\" style=\"font-size: 24px\" ;=\"\">Scotlands grading system<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1667901743528\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-10.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"UK-School-Exams-10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-10.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-10-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UK-School-Exams-10-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667905021383\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Scotland administers their own set of exams called the National Standardised Assessments or NSAs. This also covers equivalent exams in Gaelic, called Measaidhean Coitcheann N\u00e0iseanta airson Foghlam tron Gh\u00e0idhlig (MCNG).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667901797707\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>NSAs evaluate students\u2019 reading, writing, and numerical skills at levels P1, P4, P7, and S3.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667901805099\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To know how old your child will be when they take their NSAs, check out this table:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n[vc_table vc_table_theme=&#8221;classic&#8221; allow_html=&#8221;1&#8243;]Scottish%20Grade%20Level,UK%20Equivalent,Age|P1,Reception,4-5|P4,Year%203%20to%204,7-8|P7,Year%207,10-11|S3,Year%209,13-14[\/vc_table]\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667905360464\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>NSAs are administered online and test results come out immediately. These scores are among the data that helps teachers monitor a student\u2019s progress and plan how to motivate or assist them depending on that child\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902184415\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Notably, there is no passing or failing grade for these assessments because NSAs evaluate your child\u2019s progress in school. Your child does not need to study for them, it\u2019s all part of a regular day at school.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902222885\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>As they move toward the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/parentzone\/learning-in-scotland\/senior-phase\/what-is-the-senior-phase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">senior phase<\/a> of their education, Scottish students discuss their options with family and teachers: What do they want to study? What do they want to do after finishing school?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902269870\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Helping them weigh up their options will guide your child towards the path that suits their goals.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902433790\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Whether they take the academic or vocational route, your child may choose from these <a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/parentzone\/learning-in-scotland\/assessment-and-achievement\/qualifications\/what-are-national-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Qualifications<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667905500129\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.scot\/parentzone\/Documents\/SQACfELearnersGuideJun14.pdf?_gl=1*pkvzid*_ga*MzY4Mzc4OTM2LjE2NjY5NTQ0NDY.*_ga_TQYTGRNG9G*MTY2Njk2MTkwMy4yLjEuMTY2Njk2MjEwMS4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National 1 to 5<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> A set of units (subjects) a student must pass to earn a qualification for work, further vocational training, higher-level classes, or higher courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667905540499\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/further-education\/post-16-qualifications\/qualifications-you-can-take\/scottish-highers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Highers<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/files_ccc\/NQIntroducingAdvancedHigherLeaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Advanced Highers<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> A set of subjects that students can study to find work, or usually to enter a college or university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902586725\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/skillsforwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Skills for work courses<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Vocational training that allows students to learn through experience and eventually find work in various sectors, including health, education, tourism, digital media, and emergency services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902705778\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/46552.html#:~:text=National%20Progression%20Awards%20(NPAs),-National%20Progression%20Awards&amp;text=NPAs%20are%20at%20SCQF%20Levels,SCQF%20Levels%204%2D6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Qualification Group Awards<\/strong><\/a><strong> include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Progression Awards \u2013<\/strong> A qualification a student earns after training with a school or company and mastering skills in a specialised vocation, like sound production or informational technology (IT) and software<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Certificates \u2013<\/strong> A qualification for students seeking to learn new, employable skills or to continue their education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1667902752301\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you wish to learn more about Scotland\u2019s Curriculum of Excellence, click <a 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