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Middle School

American students begin school at the beginning of September and drop out at either the end of May or the beginning of June. In general, Americans study almost a month less than students in most European countries. When children move to middle school, it is assumed that they already have a basic knowledge base and have already roughly decided what direction they would like to go in the future. In middle school, each subject is taught by a different teacher. Art history, world history, technology, and optional foreign languages are added to the list of required subjects. If a student...

Education System

High School

As previously mentioned, high school in American institutions involves two stages. The second stage is usually called high school, although it is more correct to call it the second stage of high school. Young Americans become high school seniors at age 14, and they graduate at about 17-19. This time is characterized by a special freedom of choice and self-expression of students. Teenagers are not forbidden to actively attend sections, even if he devotes more time to them than to general subjects. As for the disciplines themselves, students are free to choose the focus of their studies and make their...

Education System

Vocational and Higher Education

The path of life after high school is a personal choice for each American. After completing required courses of study, students can try their hand at college or go straight to work. Today 87 percent of Americans have a high school diploma. Less than one-third of the country's population has a bachelor's degree. Professional education in the United States is available to young people at colleges and universities (there are private and public). The main difference is not the level of education, but its specifics: in colleges the emphasis is mainly on practice and theoretical material - all educational activities...

Educational Institutions

Top Universities in the United States

Universities in the United States offer a variety of approaches to educating their students. Among foreigners, the mere fact of entering an American university is considered a real achievement, but there are some institutions where it is especially prestigious to study, both for immigrants and for American citizens. Stanford University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, can be called one of the most sensational universities in the country. It is renowned for its great achievements in the field of research. Founded in the late 19th century, the university strives to uphold its own teaching traditions acquired during its long...