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UNIT 7
CULTURE FACTS
Explanation of the US educational system
The US education system offers a rich set of options for foreign student. There is such a variety of institutions,
programs and places to choose from that the choice can be overwhelming for students, including those from the
United States. As you begin your search institutions, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the American
educational system. Understanding the system will help you limit your options and develop your educational plan.
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The educational structure
Primary and secondary school
Before higher education , US students attend primary and secondary school for a combined total of 12 years.
These years are known as the period of first grade to twelfth grade .
At the age of about six years , American children start primary school , which is commonly called "elementary
school" ( elementary school) . Attend this school for five or six years and then go on to secondary school.
