Is school mandatory in the UK?
In the UK, education is mandatory for children between 5 and 16 and is free at state schools.
There are also private fee-paying schools available who manage their own admissions.
The UK education system is divided into four main parts -
Primary Education (5-11 years old)
Secondary Education (11-16 years old)
Further Education
Higher Education
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For any of these issues, please contact the NMC directly with either of the following numbers: General enquiries and fitness to practise: 020 7637 7181 Registration enquiries: 020 7333 9333