Work with a partner to discuss the following questions about education in your country. Check that you know all the words

1. What age do children usually start primary (or elementary) school? — Children usually start primary school at the age of seven. 2. What age do children usually leave secondary school? — Children usually leave secondary school at the age of seventeen. 3. What age does compulsory education start? — Compulsory education starts at the age of seven.At what age does it finish? — It finishes at the age of seventeen. Do you think these are the correct ages? — I think these are the correct ages. 4. Do most people go on to higher education? — I think most people go on to higher education.Why / Why not? — Most people go on to higher education as they want to have good job.Do they have to pay? — In many countries they have to pay. 5. Are exams or continuous assessment more common? — Exams are more common.