Read the following passage and decide which answer bestfits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box from 45 to 54.c(45)_______ certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are (46)_______ by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (47)_______ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.At many independent schools inEngland, you will be encouraged ...

Read the following passage and decide which answer bestfits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box from 45 to 54.

c(45)_______ certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are (46)_______ by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (47)_______ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools inEngland, you will be encouraged to take part (48)_______ extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (49)_______ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (50)_______ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are (51)_______ in these qualifications, you can find out more in the 'career-based and pre-university qualifications' section.

The (52)_______ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. Fees (53)_______ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be (54)_______ high as £25,000.Question 45