Parents always want to give all the best to their children, and secondary education abroad is one of the best investments in a successful future.

Today, the United States has one of the most advanced school education systems available. In the article below you will learn why and how to get the one.

FEATURES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION USA

US secondary education is completely different from the Ukrainian one so do not try to compare them.

• There is no such thing as a “one single secondary education system” in this country. Curricula is created in each state, and the workload and other more specific issues are addressed by each school individually. Such a variety of curricula and teaching methods gives parents the opportunity to choose the institution that best suits the individual characteristics of their child, but on the other hand, this creates some difficulties.
• In the US, as anywhere, there are two types of schools: private and public. For the most part, Americans go to public schools because they are free for them. Foreigners have the right to get secondary education in both types of educational institutions, but it should be noted that there is no option of free tuition for them. They will have to pay for tuition in both cases, but the cost of a private school is usually higher than of the public one. However, foreigners are advised to go to a private school right away. Firstly, the conditions are much better, so it will be easier for the child to adapt and get used to the new life, and secondly, higher education institutions favor graduates of such schools. Even if your diploma is worse than the one by a public school, you are more likely to get a college degree.

The structure of secondary education consists of three stages:

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

At the age of 5-6 years the child enters elementary school and studies there until the 6th grade. The degree program includes common core subjects that are the same for almost all educational institutions (writing, reading, math, fine arts, music, etc.).

From 11-12 years high school begins. It is here that students have the right, in addition to the compulsory subjects, to choose 2-3 extra, which they like best. It can be another foreign language or a separate field of art. The set of such subjects depends on the school where the child is studying.

Grades 9 - 12 belong to high school (ages 14-18). Here, students almost independent form their curricula and choose only those subjects that are necessary for the future profession. Yes, in America at this age, the child usually knows what profession he wants to master in the future.

• Between school stages there is a test that depends on where the child will learn: the higher the score, the higher the level of preparation at the next level of study.
• After leaving school, everyone passes the SAT exam, the results of which are decisive when entering a college or a university.

Interesting fact: Teachers never announce grades generally, so as not to humiliate those who have a worse score and, conversely, not to magnify those who get better. Each student controls his or her own academic progress almost independently.

• It should be noted that the division of the school system into three stages is not conditional. In the US, each age group studies in a separate building, and sometimes in separate schools, so when you enroll, you should pay even for such features of the school.
• The main goal of American secondary education is to educate a developed and responsible person with an active life position. That is why extracurricular activities play a very important role in the life of every student. Playing sports, a theater group, dancing, gymnastics, painting, etc. are not a complete list of possible activities for your child.
• In doing so, homework is scarce and students have the opportunity to pay more attention to the activities they prefer.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR INTRODUCTION

• Transcripts for the last 2-3 years of schooling
• Letters of recommendation
• TOEFL Certificate or equivalent to confirm English language proficiency
• Introductory essay or cover letter
• Creative work, certificates demonstrating athletic or educational achievement.

All entry requirements are school-specific.

The average cost of training is $ 45,000 per year.

What do you get for this cost?

• Training and study material
• Accommodation in a boarding house
• Food (four or three times)
• Registration fee
• Insurance policy
• Ability to visit additional sections (sports, creative, etc.)
• Trips and a permanent entertainment program.

PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE

The American high school diploma opens many opportunities for graduates. Formerly a child and now an adult and educated person, there is a high chance of getting a place at any university in the US or any other country in the world, as the American school system is recognized in every corner of the globe. In addition, you do not have to enter an additional course of study to “foundation” with one or two more years of study (for applicants who have received a Ukrainian diploma and have completed 11 grades).

In addition, perfect English skills that is the minimum that your child will get after studying in the US school.

It should also be remembered that school education in the United States is aimed at preparing students for adulthood and is constantly pursuing powerful career guidance, which is significantly different from our system. At the age of 16, almost everyone knows exactly what he or she wants in life and what he or she see oneself in the future. That is why the American high school is considered high-quality and exemplary.

So do not waste your time and now call or send request to our agency. We will gladly help not only to choose a school, but also to get a desirable place in it.

Ensure your child to have a successful and happy future!