In 1978, the education system in the United Kingdom was quite different from what it is today. At that time, the General Certificate of Education (GCE) was the main qualification for secondary education, and it was awarded to students who had passed a series of exams in various subjects at the end of their secondary education.
The GCE consisted of two levels: the Ordinary Level (O-Level), which was taken by most students at the age of 16, and the Advanced Level (A-Level), which was taken by those who wanted to continue their education and specialize in a particular subject at the age of 18. The GCE was administered by a number of examination boards, including the Oxford and Cambridge Examination Board, the Joint Matriculation Board, and the Northern Examination and Assessment Board.
Apart from the GCE, there were other qualifications available at that time, including the City and Guilds of London Institute, which offered vocational qualifications in various trades and professions, and the Royal Society of Arts, which offered qualifications in typing, shorthand, and other office skills.
Overall, the education system in 1978 was quite traditional and focused on academic qualifications. Vocational qualifications and apprenticeships were available, but they were not as widely recognized or valued as they are today.
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