Costs
The costs for a normal education in England and Wales are as follows:

* Primary: no charge
* Secondary: no charge
* Further (Secondary) Education in either a sixth form or college: no charge if under 19 years of age in that particular academic year or on a low income.
* Undergraduate Higher Education for those who started in or prior to October 2005: up to £1175 per annum (Oct 2005) depending on income, rising £25 every year.
* Undergraduate Higher Education starting October 2006 or later: up to £3000 per annum (capped) - this is due to the introduction of controversial top-up fees
* Postgraduate Higher Education: Typically £3000 per annum; however some institutions charge a larger amount.