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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.
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, or at a USA ESL, vocational or high school, a
thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the American
education 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 top universities, colleges, community colleges, graduate schools, and boys and girls boarding schools. It
is no surprise that the American school system 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!
World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, catalyzes
community and national development. World Education's approach is characterized by a commitment to meaningful and equal
partnership that is flexible and evolves over time, and is based on mutual interest and trust. In its role as catalyst,
World Education strives to develop assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, business and civic participation skills,
and access to credit. World Education promotes local autonomy by partnering with stakeholders to plan and implement their
programs for social and economic change, appropriate to the local context and the needs of grassroots constituents.
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