American education system is bit confusing and extremely dissimilar
from the education system of your native country. The educational
options available in this country are fabulous especially in the higher
level. Basically, the USA education system comprises of 12 complete
years of primary and secondary education before getting admission in the
university or graduate college. It is not necessary that these 12 years
of basic education must be completed from within USA and hence, students
from other countries are also welcome for higher education. The
highlight of USA education system is its adaptability of cutting-edge
technology in all the fields of study. In addition to this truth,
another impressive element about US education system is that many world
leaders, bureaucrats and prominent business tycoons cherish the
education system of the country after studying from there.
Needless to say, acquiring an educational experience from the land of
USA will drive people to a magnificent and brilliant career life. The
education of US starts at the age of five in the 'primary school'. After
completing five grades, the student will enter 'secondary school' to get
the 'high school diploma' after successful completion of twelve grades.
Those who complete high school and would like to attend college or
university must attend 'undergraduate' school. These are schools that
offer either a two-year degree or a four-year degree in a specific
course of study. The course of study is called the 'major', which
comprises of the main or special subjects.
The next level of education system in the US is 'graduate school'.
After getting the undergraduate degree, the education can be continued
for next two levels. The first one is, studying to get 'master's degree'
as an extended specialized study of the subject taken up in the under
graduation course. It is of two years duration. The next level is to
pursue PhD that leads to a doctorate degree. The minimum duration for
this is about three years and may vary up to even seven to eight years
depending upon the specialized and chosen topic and the ability of
students in presenting their thesis. Study abroad students who aspire to
go to any part of USA for further studies are advised to have clear idea
about the education system of the country.
