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