Réponse :
Bonjour,
1)
to repeat a year = redoubler
mandatory = compulsory = obligatoire
free = gratuit
yearly = annuelle
a grade = une note ( UK)
( ne pas confondre avec " a grade" = une classe ( US ) )
2)
United Kingdom :
School is compulsory between five and sixteen.
Number of pupils per class : between 25 and 35
Number of holidays’ weeks : about 12-13 weeks
Mandatory subjects in secondary education: English, maths, natural sciences ( biology, physics and chemistry ), modern languages ( French, German, Spanish), religion, physical education, information and technology, geography and history.
Types of schools : state funded schools and private schools / independent schools
Uniforms : a blazer or a sweater with the school logo, a shirt and a tie or a polo shirt / t-shirt, dark trousers or a dark skirt, black shoes. ( the colour of the u iform depends on the school )
The USA :
School is compulsory between 5 or 6 ( depending on the state ) to 16 or 18.
Number of pupils per class : about 20 to 30.
Number of holidays’ weeks : about 15 weeks.
Mandatory subjects in secondary education: English, maths, chemistry, physics, physical education and history.
Types of schools: public schools and private schools
Uniform : In most school students don’t have to wear a uniform. Some schools have dress codes.
3)
Je suis en classe de 4ème.
In the UK = I am in year 9 ( at high school )
In the USA = I am in 8th grade ( at Junior High School/ Middle School )
