American education aims at cultivating students' all-round development and ability improvement, and pays attention to breadth and personalized development. This paper will introduce the curriculum and characteristics of American education and the differences between Chinese and American education from two stages: primary school and middle school.

Overview of primary school curriculum

American elementary school curriculum includes English language arts, science, mathematics, sociology, arts and humanities, and physical education. Cultivate students' basic knowledge and comprehensive quality through rich courses.

Key points of middle school curriculum

American middle school curriculum has been further deepened in basic subjects such as English and mathematics, and at the same time, it has increased social interaction and broadened international horizons. Pay attention to cultivating students' comprehensive quality and ability.

Educational differences between China and the United States

American education pays attention to breadth and individuality, while China pays more attention to depth and rigor. In terms of cultivating innovative ability, China students tend to abide by norms and pursue perfection. Each has his own merits, but they are all committed to the all-round development and ability improvement of students.