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The U.S.A is the country with the most diverse educational system in the world, with public and private schools at all levels of education ranging from kindergarten to university - The living environment of the U.S.A is one of the most desirable. For a long time, the U.S.A has always been a destination for many young people to study (du học). - American education directs people to freedom, easily adapt to everyday life. - - The curriculum (chương trình học) encourages students to explore and give all thought. In the United States, quality is top priority (ưu tiên) (universities and colleges in the United States are always guaranteed ( đảm bảo) quality, resources (nguồn lực ) and teaching staff through rigorous (nghiêm khắc ) government testing standards (tiêu chuẩn )). in the United States, teachers give marks and comments to students, and students are commented and assessments of teacher quality.

The general situation of American education.

Education system in the U.S.A: American education: the first 12 years

Higher education in the U.S.A

American Financial Education

Why do students like study aboard in the U.S.A?

Comparison of American and Vietnamese education.

THE GENERAL SITUATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATION

The U.S.A is the country with the most diverse educational system in the world, with public and private schools at all levels of education ranging from kindergarten to university

THE GENERAL SITUATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATION

- The living environment of the U.S.A is one of the most desirable For a long time, the U.S.A has always been a destination for many young people

priority (ưu tiên) (universities and colleges in the United States are always

guaranteed ( đảm bảo) quality, resources (nguồn lực ) and teaching staff through rigorous (nghiêm khắc ) government testing standards (tiêu chuẩn ) ) in the

United States, teachers give marks and comments to students, and students are commented and assessments of teacher quality.

II Education system in the USA:

1 Pre-school:

 By the age of five, about 87% of American children are

attending school, most of them in pre academic classes

called kindergarten However, many American children are

introduced to their first school setting even before the age

of five (about 29% of three year olds and 49% of four year

olds)

 There are usually half-day classes two or three hours long,

although some kindergarten school run all-day programs The primary purpose of kindergarten is socialization, but the young students also gain information and skills

 The typical nursery school is equipped with toys, building blocks, books, puzzles, art supplies, and an outdoor

playground

2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

 After kindergarten, American children begin their academic studies Their schooling is divided into 12 academic levels called grades One school year start from late august or early September and finish to mid-June

 The first academic institution that a student attends is called

elementary school or grammar school Elementary schools typically operated grades Kindergarten through 6 (6 to 11 years old) In some school systems, elementary school includes kindergarten through 8th grade (6 to 13 years old)

 Children going to public elementary school usually attend a school in their neighborhood In big cities, many children live close enough to walk to and from school and come home for lunch However, most elementary schools provide a place where students can eat if it is inconvenient for them to go home

at lunchtime

 During the elementary school years, students are grouped

into classes, and each group stays together for the entire

school day and the entire school year

 The class has the same teacher for most subjects,

although art, music, and physical education are usually

taught by teachers who specialize in these areas Also, in

the upper elementary grades, students in some school

systems have different teachers (but the same classmates)

for their major academic subjects

2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

 Grammar school teaches language arts (reading, writing,

spelling, and penmanship), social studies (stressing history and geography), mathematics, science, physical education and

health In addition, Elementary school programs often include music, art, and home economics

3 Junior school:

 In some school systems, there is a third division called Junior school which usually includes grades 6 through 8, but in some communities includes grades 4 or 5 through 8 and in others includes grades 7 through 9

 The Junior school, often housed in the same building as the

senior high school, so American high schools are larger than

elementary school and serve a larger community Most high school students take public transportation or a school bus to and from school and eat lunch in the school cafeteria

 The senior high school operated grades 10 through 12 (or

grades 9 through 12)

 The typical school day is about seven hours long and ends about 3 P.M Classes are in session Monday through Friday Traditional vacation periods include a two- week winter vacation (including the Christmas and New year’s holiday), a one-week spring vacation (often coinciding with Easter), and two-month summer vacation In addition, there are several one-day holidays giving students a day off

to celebrate

4 Senior high school:

 High school subjects are more specialized English classes emphasize writing, grammar, and literature Social studies

is split into separate courses such as American history, European history, and psychology

 There are also specialized science courses in biology, chemistry, and physics Many high school students study a foreign language, usually Spanish, French or German Courses in music, art, home economics, and consumer education are also available, along with various vocational courses

 In high school, students move from one classroom to another

and study each subjects with a different teacher and a different

group of classmates Many high schools have tracking system,

which groups students according to academic ability and

motivation Thus, more capable and hard-working students take

more difficult courses

 High school students have a very busy day, many take five or six academic subjects During other periods, students may be doing homework in a study hall or in the school library or participating in activities such as the school orchestra, school newspaper or many extracurricular

 Students involved in time-consuming activities such as athletics, dramatics, or music However, this activities are well worth the time because they help students find friends with similar interests, develop their talents, gain greater self-confidence, and sometimes even discover their career goals

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

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GRADUATE EDUCATION

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

1 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

 American colleges and universities

vary a great deal in size

 At smaller schools, students generally get to know their classmates

and professors better and are less likely to feel lonely and confused

 Larger schools offer a greater selection of courses and more

activities to attend and participate in

• When select a college, the student must consider which type of environment best suits his or her needs

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

 There are two main categories of institutions off higher learning:

public and private schools.

 Public schools are supported primarily by state where they’re located and often offer a lower tuition for students who are residents of that state

 Private schools do not receive state funding and have one tuition (excluding financial aid and scholarships) for everyone

All schools get money from tuition and private contributors

1 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

• Schools can also be grouped by the types of programs and degrees

Community colleges

Taking the first two years of college before transferring to a four-year school for their third and fourth (junior and senior) years

Enrolled in one

or two-year job training programs

Community colleges offer technical training in many areas of

study, such as health services, office skills, computer science, police work, and automotive repair

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

 A university is bigger than a college because of its programs is much greater and offers a wide range of undergraduate programs and also offer graduate studies.

 Part of the responsibility of a university is to encourage its faculty and its graduate students to do research that will advance human knowledge

 Many excellent colleges are liberal arts schools, which means they offer studies in the humanities, languages, mathematics, social sciences, and sciences

 Liberal arts colleges generally do not offer degrees in engineering, business, journalism, education, and many other specific vocations that a student can train for at a university

1 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

 At the college level, the academic year is about nine months long

(usually from September until early June or from late August until May)

1 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

 After completing years with acceptable grades in an approved course of study, the student earns a bachelor's degree Some students complete college in less than four years by attending summer sessions

 College grades, from highest to lowest, run A, B, C, D, and

F

 At most colleges, the academic year is divided into either two

or three terms, excluding the summer session

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

1 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

 An F is a failing student receives an F not get credit for

having taken the course

 College students must maintain at least a low C average in order remain in school

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

2 GRADUATE EDUCATION

American universities offer three main categories of graduate

degrees: a master’s degree, doctor of philosophy( Ph.D) and graduate professional degree.

A master's degree can be earned by two academic years of

study beyond the bachelor’s degree

For example, the MBA ( Master Business Administration) is an extremely popular degree program that takes about two years

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

2 GRADUATE EDUCATION

Ph.D ( Doctor of philosophy) usually takes at least three years beyond the master’s For international students, it may take as

long as five or six years

To earn a Ph.D in almost any field,

• Generally the student must pass oral and written

examination in his or her specialty

• Produce a long research paper which makes an original

contribution to his or her field of study

• Pass reading examination in one or two foreign languages

There are also graduate professional degrees in medicine, dentistry and law, among other fields

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

2 GRADUATE EDUCATION

 Both degrees involve a combination of research and coursework Graduate education is characterized by in depth and specialized instruction Study and learning are more self- directed at the graduate level than the undergraduate.

SYSTEMS: THE FIRST 12 YEARS AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S.A

+ Public High School

Public schools receive funding from the local State governments set minimum standards (tiêu chuẩn) that relate to most school activities,

as well as funding (tài trợ) and tax incentives (ưu đãi thuế) for schools

Students in public schools do not have to pay tuition fees, and this education funding is derived from taxes.

American Financial Education

+ Private high school

- A private school is a school that does not depend on the government for both finance and management

- The school's financial resources are largely derived from the student's tuition fees , but also from other sources of funding and contributions.

For those that cannot afford the cost of a college education, financial aid (hỗ trợ vốn) is the answer

There are three main types of financial aid:

a) Scholarships (grants)

b) Loans to students and/ or their parents

c) Student employment (work/study), a part-time job which the school

gives the student for the academic year

The funds for all of this aid come from three main sources - the federal government, state governments, and private contributors Every American college and university has a financial aid office to help students find out what kind of aid they might be eligible (đủ điều kiện) for and to assist them in completing the complicated application forms (đơn đăng ký phức tạp) (*The U.S.A Customs and Institutions page 214)

Supporting policies

The U.S Vietnam

Public High School - Public schools receive funding from the

local.

- Students in public schools do not have

to pay tuition fees

- Education funding is derived from taxes

- Funded by the budget of state

- Students in public schools have to pay tuition fees depending on the discipline

- Education funding is derived from centralized monetary fund (quỹ tiền tệ tập trung) of the state

Private high school - A private school is a school that does not depend on the government for both

finance and management

- The school's financial resources are largely derived from the student's tuition fees, but also from other sources of funding and contributions.

Compare public and private schools in

the US and Vietnam

Why do students like study abroad in the U.S.A?

Top 10 most prestigious universities in the world in 2018

MIT is the leading university in the United States, the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is also ranked as the most

prestigious university in the world for four years

Harvard University (1636) is the oldest university in the United States

Standford University is ranked 2nd in the world

Caltech is small in scale but ranked 4th in the world

Among the alumni of the University of Chicago there are 89 Nobel

Prize winners.

2 Apply advanced technology

Throughout the course of your studies, you will always have

to use your computer and use different technologies Most colleges integrate state-of-the-art technology into their curricula,

and encourage students to use computer proficiency(thành thạo)

before commencing work.

Different

3 Value after graduation

Value by studying in the USA after graduation higher You can find a good job in the future

Degrees from US accredited tertiary institutions are globally valued and recognized by companies, organizations and

governments around the world.

4 Diversity

Highlights of the American educational system are the

variety of schools, academic and social environments, entry requirements, academic qualifications and majors

such as urban (thành thị), suburban(ngoại ô) or rural

areas(nông thôn)

5 People and culture

The United States is one of the most diversified societies in the world This is the country of immigrants (dân nhập cư) or their

ancestors who have migrated here from all continents

Most Americans are very hospitable, friendly and close to

foreigners You will easily embrace the diversity and richness of regional culture, traditions and local customs wherever you study

in the United States.

6*** Life on an American campus

A college community is an interesting and lively place Student become involved

in many different activities – extracurricular, religious, social, and athletic

At many schools, campus life revolves around fraternities (social and, in some cases, residential clubs for men) and sororities (similar clubs for women)

Athletics is an important part of life on most campuses

For example: Football is the college sport which arouses the most national interest

Some schools have competitive tennis, skiing, sailing, wrestling, soccer, baseball, and golf