I.Introduction to British Education The purpose of British education: -to provide students with literacy and the other basic skills; -to socialise students who learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens,to participate in the community,and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy I. Introduction to British Education • The purpose of British education: -to provide students with literacy and the other basic skills; -to socialise students who learn the rules and values they need to become good citizens, to participate in the community, and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy