American Education System
Do you find the American
education system to be confusing and different from the education system in
your own country? Do you want to attend a university
in the USA? A USA high school? A USA graduate school? The American education system
offers international students the most diverse set of options in the world. In fact, an
international student who elects to take advantage of the American education system can pursue anything from
nuclear science to film and dance. The possibilities are almost endless!
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and
secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished
either at public (or government-operated) schools, or at private schools.
These 12 years of schooling (or their equivalent) may also be completed
outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the
American education system and obtain a quality American
education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is the large number of
presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries who have
experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in
the USA. In many fields and industries, the American
education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the
world’s best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American
school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is
an investment in your future.
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Whether you want to study at a USA university, a top
college, or at an ESL, vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the
American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the
system, an international student will find it difficult to make
the right academic choices. The information provided in the
Overview of the American education system section will help you develop that understanding.
You can also search our
list of Universities, colleges, community colleges, graduate schools,
and
boys and girls boarding schools. It is no surprise
that the United States hosts more international students than
any other country in the world!
You can learn more about
specific areas of the American school
system (high school, access to college, the unit system, school
accreditation, liberal arts education, associate degrees, bachelor’s
degrees, master’s and PhD degrees) by clicking on the links on the left of
this page. The American education system offers students the widest study
options in the world!
What some people are saying about the American
education system:
“The American education
system offers international students the widest choice of study options.
Just think of all of the
products, services, and processes invented in the USA! This innovation is
the result of a system which allows a student to study
so many different fields.
I am so glad I chose to
study in the USA and obtain and American education.”
-Diann Manjulika-
Former international
student
“I chose to study in the
United States after looking at different countries and different options. I
truly believe that the American education system is the very best in the
world since it offers so many choices, and the schools are the best in the
world. If you want to gain an edge, I would definitely recommend enrolling
in a top university, college, or school in the US.”
-Andrew Lim-
Former international student
“While Australia and Europe have excellent
schools, I strongly feel that the American education system still
is the best.”
-Lana Morias-
Former international student
“I am from Hong Kong and I always wanted to enroll in an American school. I am so glad I finally managed to get my education in the US. In Hong
Kong, it really does help if you graduated from a good school in the USA.”
-Susan Li-
International student
“Coming from Asia, I was shocked by the vast number of study options offered
by the American school system.”
-Peter Lim-
International student
