Definition of Certificate of Secondary Education in English:
Certificate of Secondary Education
noun
fuller form of CSE
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In 1988, O Levels were replaced in England by the General Certificate of Secondary Education.
The British secondary education system culminates with standardized examinations called General Certificates of Secondary Education.
General Certificates of Secondary Education and GCSEs in vocational subjects provide access to post-compulsory general/academic and vocational studies and the world of work
1965 The CSE (Certificate of Secondary Education) is introduced for secondary modern pupils, to cater for those not sitting O-levels.
I should add that the rot set in when Mrs Thatcher's government tinkered with the system in the name of egalitarianism, by merging the old and demanding O Levels with the less-exacting Certificate of Secondary Education to form the GCSE.
General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations will be considered a pass if marks obtained are A, B or C.
In the mid-sixties, the Certificate of Secondary Education was introduced to provide a suitable target for a wider ability range.
The education provided follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum and the language of instruction is English.
At the end of year 11 students are entered for national exams called General Certificates of Secondary Education which will measure their achievement in subject areas.
General Certificates of Secondary Education are FE Level 2 qualifications and many 16-19 year olds arrive at college having studied GCSEs at school.
Before they leave school, most 15 and 16 year olds also take General Certificates of Secondary Education or similar qualifications.
The General Certificate of Secondary Education was introduced in 1986 with first examinations in 1988.
From fourteen to sixteen pupils are taught in groups that relate to the subjects and levels for their GCSEs (General Certificates of Secondary Education).