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Learn about the USA's prestigious school, college and university systems. Why study in the USA? 25 of the world’s top 50 universities are located in the United States. We'll help you apply to these institutions, and guarantee your placement at one of our esteemed partner universities.
Education in the USA Schooling is mandatory for all children aged six to 16. Elementary school typically runs from Grade 1 to Grade 6 (ages 6 to 12), and Grades 7 to 8 (ages 13-14) are spent at a junior high or middle school. Grades 9-12 (ages 15 to 18) are attended at a high school.
Community colleges
Public universities
Community colleges provide a two-year associate’s degree program, often used as a springboard to a four-year bachelor’s degree at university. Community colleges have fewer admission requirements than four-year institutions.
Commonly referred to as state universities, public universities are founded and operated by state government entities, receiving most of their funding from the state and/or federal government. Generally, they have statewide admission requirements and cost less than private universities.
Liberal arts colleges A liberal arts college places emphasis primarily on undergraduate study, and can be private or public. Some also offer graduate programs in business administration, law, nursing and medicine.
Private universities Private universities receive no governmental financial support. They are funded through faculty research grants, tuition fees and alumni donations. Students often choose private universities due to small class sizes, technological resources and research facilities.
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