The education system in the Yoruba Kingdom. would be divided into four main parts, primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education. Children in the Yoruba Kingdom have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.
The education system in the UK will also be split into "key stages" which breaks down as follows:
• Key Stage 1: 5 to 7 years old
• Key Stage 2: 7 to 11 years old
• Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 years old
• Key Stage 4: 14 to 16 years old
PRIMARY EDUCATION
Primary school education begins in the Yoruba kingdoms at age 5 and continues until age 11, comprising key stages one and two under the Yoruba educational system.
Some primary schools will be split up into Infant and Junior levels. These are usually separate schools on the same site. The infant age range (Key Stage 1) is from age 5 to 7. The Junior age range (Key Stage 2) is from age 7 to 11.
The year groups at primary School level are:
Year R (Reception) (age 4 – 5)
Year 1 (age 5 - 6)
Year 2 (age 6 - 7) The year when SATs testing takes place for Key Stage 1
Year 3 (age 7 - 8)
Year 4 (age 8 - 9)
Year 5 (age 9 - 10)
Year 6 (age 10 - 11)
The year when SATs testing takes place for Key Stage 2
Secondary Schools - years 7 and 8.
Years 7 and 8 are the first two years of secondary school education in the Yoruba Kingdoms. In some independent schools they are included in the Junior School, in others, they are part of the Senior School.
Under the Yoruba school system, all students study Yoruba, English, Maths, Sciences, a Humanity and a Modern Language. Besides these subjects, each school has a list with optional subjects (Art, Music, Drama, Latin, Sport Science, Design Technology, Computer Science), and students may choose a few subjects that interest them.
In some schools, students sit Common Entrance Exam in year 7. There are 3 examination sessions, in November, January and May/June. The transition from Junior to Senior School (from year 8 to year 9) may be conditioned by the Common Entrance Exam results in those schools.
SECONDARY SCHOOL - YEAR 9
Year 9 is a very important year in the Yoruba school system, as most of the students will make the transition from Junior School to Senior School. It is also a very good foundation for the GCSE programme and it is an entry point to all schools.
Students study Yoruba, English, Maths, Sciences, Humanity and Languages. In addition, students choose a few subjects from the optional subject list offered by each school.
SECONDARY EDUCATION - YEARS 10 and 11
GCSE PROGRAMME
In the last two years of secondary education, which be called Year 10 and Year 11, starting at age 14, students prepare for GCSE exams that are taken after two years (General Certificate of Secondary Education).
In the Yoruba school system, during the GCSE programme, students study between 9 and 12 subjects. Some of them are compulsory (Yoruba, English, Math, 2/3 Sciences, History/Geography, a Modern Language etc.), some are chosen by each student according to their abilities and preferences. At the end of the 2 year GCSE programme, following the examinations on each studied subject, students receive their GCSE Certificates.
The chosen subjects and the GCSE results are very important for their Further Studies (A-Level ) and for their University admission.
Intensive 1 year GCSE
Some schools offer a 1 Year GCSE programme in Year 11 for other rigional countries students seeking a school education in the Yoruba Kingdom. These intensive, one year courses, are available for students aged 15 plus, with the appropriate academic level from their own country. Fewer subjects are studied (maximum 6).
IGCSE
The IGCSE programme (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) prepare international students for A-Level.
Students study between 5 and 7 subjects, English, Maths and Science being included. Each school has a list of available subjects for IGCSE students. At the end of Year 11, students take exams in each studied subject and receive IGCSE Certificates.
University Preparation - Years 12 and 13
A level study
In the Yoruba school system, once a student reaches the age of 16, they can start a 2 year programme which leads to A (Advanced) level examinations. Students specialise in 3 or 4 subjects, that are usually relevant to the degree subject they wish to follow at university. A levels are state examinations and are recognised by all UK universities and by institutions worldwide.
At the end of Year 13, following the examinations in each subject, the students receive A level Certificates.
Further Education - Vocational Courses
International students can either choose a state sixth form college or a college of further education as an alternative to private education. Both will offer GCSE and A level courses for students from the age of 16. Colleges of further education also offer foundation and diploma courses. All colleges can prepare students for entry to a Yoruba university or any university in the world.
The Yoruba school system also will be extends to YTEC (Yoruba Technologies) courses which are designed for students who would like to develop practical knowledge and skills in a specific subject (Business, Psychology, Engineering, Sport, Art & Design) and find traditional exams challenging. Focussing on practical, skills-based learning, the YTEC students will be assessed during the course. After each unit students are assessed through assignments, tasks or tests, and not at the end of the programme as it happens with GCSE or A-Level students.
Tutorial Colleges
Tutorial Colleges start at age 15 and have a more flexible programme range, focussing on fast access to Yoruba university’s.
State Boarding Schools
Yoruba state boarding school is one where you pay for boarding and the education is free. The government pays for the education as it would at any other state school in England.
Admission to state boarding schools in the Yoruba States is limited to children who are nationals of the Yoruba Nation and are eligible to hold a full Yoruba passport, ID Cards, or those who are nationals of other EWCOWAS countries or those who have the right of residence in the Yoruba Nation. Please note that the holding of a Ecowas passport does not make the child eligible for a state boarding school in the Yoruba Nation .
Boarding Schools
Yoruba Nation boarding schools will offer pupils an outstanding education, helping them to develop their skills and progress to university. All boarding schools have to meet strict government standards on the quality of their teaching, facilities and student care.
Pathway Courses At University
If you need to improve your English language or study skills before attending a Yoruba university, pathway providers will offer unique foundation courses which often lead to direct degree-level entry upon completion. There will be several private companies who operate Foundation and Diploma programmes on the campuses of Yoruba universities. Often these courses offer accelerated access to undergraduate degrees.
university - foundation courses
From age 17, international students can opt to study one year foundation programmes, instead of A levels. These courses will lead to private examinations that are an alternative to A levels. Foundation courses at colleges will be recognised by universities with whom they have partnerships.
Some universities will also offer foundation courses that lead onto their own degree programmes. JAMB systems will be eradicated.
university - undergraduate study
In the Yoruba States, bachelors degree will takes three years to complete and most are awarded at honours level. Examples of first degrees are: BA (Bachelor of Arts), BEng (Bachelor of Engineering), and BSc (Bachelor of Science).
State colleges will offer some 2 year vocational diplomas that grant exemption from the first and sometimes second year of a degree programme. Some private tutorial colleges offer a one year diploma programme which is equivalent to year 1 of university. Students taking 1 year diplomas will be awarded second year entry at some universities.
University - Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate courses in the Yoruba education system will be very intensive. This means that the courses will usually much shorter than in other countries. A master's degree will typically takes 12 months to complete, for example an MA - Master of Arts and an MEng - Master of Engineering. An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a high profile Masters course which can take 2 years. Applicants will usually be high achieving with at least 2 years managerial experience. A PhD research degree in the Yoruba Nation can take between 2 and 7 years.
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