Comparison of Nigeria Education System with UK

The basic education system is an obligatory requirement for the people of the world. System of education differs from country to country as well as there are some similarities too. There is a global demand for quality education by every individual worldwide. Most of the student dream of studying in big and reputed institutions. Many of them travel to far distance land to obtain quality education. But everyone cannot afford to spend so much money and study in these recognized colleges and universities. The students of Nigeria too aspire to study in these reputed institutions.

 Some similarities between UK and Nigeria education system:

 1. First of all, both systems are strictly based on proper British English.
 2. The stages of school are called both the same names in the UK and Nigeria.
 3. There are national curriculum's in both countries.

Difference between UK and Nigeria education system:

1. Age of entry: UK- By law, the compulsory age for a child to start school is 5 years. Nigeria-
There is no enforced age for starting school. Some children start earlier than 5 years, others later while some not at all.
2. Finance: UK- The UK government funds the education children between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Nigeria- Here, the government only subsidizes the prices of its public schools to make them cheaper. However, they are of very bad quality. There is also the option of private schools which must be funded by parents or guardian.
3. Age of continuity: UK- By law, child must be 11 years and above to enter secondary education and must be 18 years and above to enter university education. Nigeria- Although there are laws regarding the ages for continuity there is no real enforcement of children’s ages to enter any level of education. 


Sources:
www.thenigerianvoice.com
www.distancelearning.com.ng
www.nairaland.com
Notes given to us in class.