Cross Cultural Understanding

The school year usually begins in September and ends in July. However private schools sometimes develop their own schedules.
University dress codes are casual, personal, individual to all, men & women. Certain schools like Oxford, require students to wear formal garments (suit, robe) when meeting certain staff members, taking examinations etc.
Grades are usually given on an A-F scale. A is the highest and F is a failure.
Most universities have lecture rooms to accommodate the hundreds of students enrolled. A combination of learning forms are also applied depending on the subject such as group work and discussions.
In England and Wales, University degrees are usually awarded in grades of Class, ranging from First Class Honours to Third Class. Anything below Thirds is a fail.