Education
The system of first school, middle school and high school is used in this area. There are about 10 state schools in Ashington. Schools were first built by the Ashington coal company, but many have since been replaced. There are also two Roman Catholic schools in Ashington. Further Education (after 16) can be taken at Ashington Technical College, which offers A levels, NVQs, vocational courses and various evening classes too. Higher Education, can be taken in Newcastle at Newcastle University which has a medical school or at Northumbria University also in Newcastle.
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“‘Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.”
—William Congreve (1670–1729)
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—E.M. (Edward Morgan)