Currently, all schools in the USA offer students a wide selection of educational programs, from which students can independently choose the course of study that interests them the most. The most popular areas in schools are cinematography, acting, and show business.
All American students start school at age five. Moreover, they study for 12 years. Education there is divided into three stages:
• «Elementary school» – grades 1 to 5;
• «Middle school» – grades 6 to 9;
• «High school» – grades 10 to 12.
During the final years of study, high school students carefully prepare for exams called SSAT. Based on the results of the final exam, all received scores are summed up, and students choose where they can further apply.
Due to the fact that American students graduate when they turn 18 (in our country, as we know, at 16), there is a problem of integration, as a result of which foreign students have to additionally study in the USA for several years to be able to undergo certification and submit documents to a suitable university. More details can be found on specialized websites – for example, on https://vk.com/club42237584, which covers issues of studying in the USA and Canada.
In total, there are approximately 30 thousand private schools in the United States, which are divided into day schools, boarding schools, and parochial schools. By the way, the latter were created by Irish immigrants and differ from other educational institutions by strict discipline and the presence of religious programs. Education in such schools is conducted both separately and co-educationally.
American private schools are renowned for university preparation, small classes, and various programs that may include acting, music, and other activities. Many prestigious educational institutions are located in the largest US cities – Washington and New York.
Some of the most popular private schools in America are: American Heritage School, American University Preparatory School, Calverton School, Foxcroft Academy. The cost of tuition at boarding schools is 35,000 – 50,000 dollars per year. The cost includes tuition itself as well as accommodation in comfortable buildings. A little cheaper is education in religious schools – approximately 30,000 dollars. In these educational institutions, in addition to core subjects, various religious programs are studied.