Let’s compare the school systems of Russia and the United States. In Russia, all students study the same courses and are given clearly defined hours for subjects. While the US system is aimed at individual education, children in the US choose their own subjects and learn what they are really interested in, while in Russia they are only creating profile […]
What is the main difference between the American school and the Russian one?
Preschool Education in the United States
Preschool is not considered a required part of education, which means it is not funded by the federal government. But many states provide funding themselves and offer education at low (or no) cost. However, not all states require a special license to offer such programs. This stage is often referred to as pre-kindergarten. Pre-kindergarten refers to children under the age […]
Elementary Education in the United States
Kindergarten The first year of elementary school is called kindergarten. Although it would be more correct to call it kindergarten. The word itself translates as “kindergarten,” but it is more like pre-kindergarten. They are held at schools, and American children attend them regularly for a full day of school. It usually lasts four hours, from 8:30 to 1:30 p.m. Children […]
Middle School Education in the USA
Middle School / Junior High School Many people use these terms interchangeably, even though they were originally created as different types of high school. Middle school lasts from sixth to eighth grade, while junior high school lasts from seventh to ninth. Junior high is also considered to have more of a focus on required subjects, test preparation, a fixed schedule, […]
Higher Education in the United States
Higher education in the United States is considered one of the most prestigious. Five American universities are among the top ten in the world according to the QS ranking. Every year thousands of foreigners choose America to study at university. In 2019-2020, there were more than a million of them there. Vocational Education High school graduates can get a quick […]