Coming to the United States of America as a student with kids?
Or do you want to enroll in a local secondary school before applying to a university?
Coming to the United Kingdom as a student with kids?
Or do you want to enroll in a local secondary school before applying to a university?
The American school system consists of private, public and home schools. Schooling in the U.S. lasts 12 years and includes 3 levels of education: elementary/ primary, middle and high school. Middle and high schools are often referred to as secondary school. Upon graduation from high school (12th grade) students are given a certificate or diploma and can continue their education at a university.
U.S. schools normally use percentages to grade students which are later transformed into letter grades. Students also have a GPA (grade point average) calculated on a 4-point scale.
The school year in the U.S. usually lasts from August/ September till May/ June. The academic year consists of two semesters or 3 terms.
Read more about U.S. education systemNB. International students aren’t required to have 12 years of schooling before applying to a university. As long as you’ve completed all stages of secondary education in your country, you can apply to a U.S. university directly.
International students are eligible for entering both public and private U.S. schools. However, each type of school has different regulations and requirements.
Yes. Dependents of international students holding F-1 visas can attend U.S. private or public schools or any other public educational institution as well as an adult education program at the appropriate grade. In this case, the school doesn’t have to be SEVR-certified.
In addition to filling out an application form for admission to a U.S. school, the admission process at both public and private schools may require an essay, interview, an English proficiency test and teacher recommendations.
Here are a few points to consider:
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