[英美文化]American Education.pptVIP

American Education Education Different Levels of Education Higher Education College Entrance Examinations Where to Get a Higher Education? Private University State University Different Levels of Education Preschool Primary Education Secondary Education Higher Education What to expect in the American educational system Public and private schools Home schooling Free education until a certain age Compulsory for all children until they turn 16-18 years old (depending on school district) Encourages students to be “well-rounded” Extracurricular activities, especially sports are important Different tracks for different students College prep Vocational Typical course in High School Science – 2 years minimum (usually biology and chemistry) Mathematics – 2 years minimum (algebra, geometry, calculus) English – 4 years minimum (literature, humanities) Social Science – 3 years minimum (history, government/ economics) Physical education –1 year minimum Foreign language –1 year minimum (Spanish, French, German, Latin) Heath – 1 year minimum (life planning, sexual education) College Entrance Examinations SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test 学习能力评估考试 (Mathematics English) ACT: American College Test 美国大学考试 Higher Education The US is world leader in education. In 1825, England had only two universities: Oxford and Cambridge, while the US had over fifty universities. By now, there are over 2,000 universities and colleges throughout the United States. Where to Get a Higher Education? State college or university Private college or university Two-year college Community college Institute of Technology Church-related school Community college Private University The first universities were all private. Most of the best-known institutions are private. e.g. Harvard, Yale, Princeton. Appealing for funds from their “alumni”. Generally smaller. Vary much in standards and reputation. Harvard Cambridge, Massachusetts. A member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1636. The oldest instit