HC Deb 12 July 1995 vol 263 c670W
Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Education which European states have selective education.

Mr. Robin Squire

Three EU/EEA states operate selective entry to secondary school at age 11 or 12; Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. All other states provide comprehensive systems of lower education, although at upper secondary level—age 15+—vocational and general education is offered in many different types of schools.