英美文化之美国文化一.pptVIP

American Education Education is “like a big window opening,” according to the English novelist Mary Webb. Americans are proud of the fact that the window of knowledge is never slammed shut for and of the nation’s citizens. All American children are offered twelve years of free public education, and most good students can get financial help to continue their studies for many more years. Adults who wish to attend school also find many opportunities. 美国教育制度和大多数其它国家教育制度的一个主要不同点，是美国的教育为社会上每一个人而办，不是专为少数人而设。美国法律规定，任何学龄儿童均应进入学校就读，并提供十二年义务（免费）的中小学教育，当然进入私立学校就读的话，便要缴付相当昂贵的学费。 有些公立中学，也录取外国学生就读，并会发给留学生