I.Introduction to British Education The relationship between education and social class: -Social class is still very important in British society. Although the split of British working and middle class is nearly half and half,the opportunities of education are quite different.Children from the middle classes go to the "right" schools and the“right'”universities.. The school (or college)tie is a clear marker of social class. The graduates from the "right"schools and universities not only dominate the government but they are also very influential in banking,the media,the arts and education. In Britain,where you are educated is still very important to your future.I. Introduction to British Education • The relationship between education and social class: - Social class is still very important in British society. - Although the split of British working and middle class is nearly half and half, the opportunities of education are quite different. Children from the middle classes go to the “right” schools and the “right” universities. - The school (or college) tie is a clear marker of social class. The graduates from the “right” schools and universities not only dominate the government but they are also very influential in banking, the media, the arts and education. - In Britain, where you are educated is still very important to your future