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Describe similarities between the education systems in Kenya and Britain.

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•In both countries, primary education is compulsory for children who have attained age of 5 years and above and it’s free.
•In both countries, pre- primary education is offered for children of at least three years. The education offered at this stage is also free or parents don’t strive to look for school fees rather it is the responsibility of the government.
•In both nations, secondary school schools admit learners at the age of 11 years and the education is funded fully by the government.
•Higher education is offered in both countries where universities, colleges and polytechnics are established to offer more knowledge and skills.
•In both nations, higher education institutions are autonomous and each determines its own admissions policy and requirements.
•In both countries, there is training of teachers to prepare them to be recruited, employed, and paid to coach learners.
•In both countries, most secondary schools are comprehensive, accepting pupils without regard to academic ability.
•In both nations, there are school holidays.
•In both countries, the funding of education is largely the responsibility of the state except for a few cases where private institutions are established.
•In both nations, the universities offer three levels of degrees, that is, Bachelor degree, master degree and Doctorate degree
•In both countries, the secondary school is divided into two levels ,that is, middle secondary and upper secondary. The upper form is known as form six attended before joining university after doing the test.
•In both countries, the certificate is offered after the completion of each level of education and this marks the transition from one level to another.
•In both nations, the curriculum provides for co-curriculum activities e.g. clubs, sports, music

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