Difference in Educational Systems

Running head: DIFFERENCE IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
Difference in Educational Systems
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The education system of a country determines the efficacy of the people of the
country. The role that the education system of a country plays cannot be undermined (Meyer
and Benavot 2013). The sustainability of the employable people of the country is determined
by the educational system of country (Quintana et al. 2016). It can be opined that the
education system plays a big role in shaping the future generation. Be it primary, secondary
or higher education, all play a comprehensive role in moulding and preparing the youth of the
country. The youth of a country are the assets of the country and it is based on their efficacy
that the sustainability of the employment market is sustained (Goldin 2014). The aim of
primary and secondary education is to develop the basic learning capabilities of the
individual (Jackson 2013). It starts form when they are children and continues till they
graduate secondary school. However, the role of higher education is to deliver detailed
knowledge about are particular topic or subject. The aim of the paper is to critically evaluate
and enumerate the difference between the higher education systems of the United Kingdom
and India. Furthermore the paper will discuss the changes that can propel the Indian
education system to par with international standards.
The higher education system of the United Kingdom is characterised by a great deal
of options that are available to the students who are pursuing their higher studies in the
country (Mourshed, Farrell and Barton 2013). The education system of the country is
imparted by colleges and universities. There exists a vast number of options that the students
can choose from (Wals 2014). It is not limited to generalised subjects such as Humanities,
Science and Commercial studies. The student of the country can pursue with whatever
subject they feel fit. The United Kingdom boasts one of the highest number of educated and
employable professional (Sloam 2014). The reputation of the country in imparting higher
education can be considered second to none (Hyland 2013). The higher education system of
the country can be segregated to levels and thus offers depth to in whichever subject that the

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student is pursuing. It has been found form empirical research conducted in various countries
that students who have pursued their higher education in the United Kingdom are more likely
to get jobs in reputed multinational companies (Mourshed, Patel and Suder 2014). Studying
in the United Kingdom comes with certain perks. The individuals who have opted to study in
the country are assumed to gain the ability to communicate effectively in English language
(Dewaele and Ip 2013). Since English is the primary language that is used in the province, the
students are bound to use the subjects and employ the use of the same in their studies.
Furthermore, there are various advantages that are posed to the student studying in the United
Kingdom. They are presented with opportunities such as big educational scholarships which
enables the financially weaker sections of the society to gain formal higher education (Gibbs
2013). Furthermore the educational system of the country is characterised by multiculturalism
(Harris 2013). Thus, the students get the opportunity to interact and collaborate their efforts
with people belonging to different cultures. This helps the students in developing their
cognitive abilities. Interactions with students belonging to different cultural backgrounds help
the student of the UK develop and appreciate the diverse cultures which will help them in
them in the future while the would possibly have to work in dynamic work environments
(Gruber and Rabo 2014).
The higher education system of the country is highly flexible and it provides dynamic
work opportunities to the students (Alexandersson et al. 2014). They students have the option
to work and study at the same time. The study and lecture hours permit the students to invest
time in part time jobs along with their studies. As mentioned before the funding facilities
along with the flexibility of the study hours enable the students of the United Kingdom to
cope with the high cost of living that is evident in the country (Radice 2013). Furthermore,
research is a department that the country is ahead of many other countries. The opportunity to
conduct research is backed up by the institutes and support is always available from the