educational system in USA

2. Educational System in the United States of America

4. Primary Education – varied levels Grade Level Age 1-4 6-10 Transition to middle school 1-5 6-11 Transition to middle school 1-6 6-12 Transition to Junior High School 1-7 6-14 Transition Junior High School

5. Middle School Education Secondary Education – High School Grade Level Age 4-6, 5-7 or 6-8 10-14 Length of program is 3 years Grade Level Age 7-12 or 8-12 12-18 Junior High School 7-8, 7-9 or 8-9 12-14 Senior High School 9-12 or 10-12 14-18 High school diploma is awarded

6. Higher Education Currently : 2, 819 institutions offering Bachelor’s 4, 927 institutions offering shorter non-degrees of 2 years duration

9. College and University Education • usually as 4 years Bachelor’s program • universities may compose of several colleges • from Bachelor’s degree one can proceed to have master’s or doctorate degree Classes : September - June