First, the curriculum of American high schools
Grade 9: English (1), algebra (2), history of world civilization, earth science, foreign language, physical education, computer, an elective subject.
10: English (grammar and writing), geometry, biology, world culture and geography, physical education, one or two elective courses.
Grade 1 1: American literature, algebra (2), chemistry, American history, humanities, sports science and two elective courses.
/kloc-Grade 0/2: English Literature, Mathematics, American Government, Economics, Physics, Humanities, Sports Science and two elective subjects.
take as an elective
Advanced mathematics art, art history, computer, contemporary history, creative writing, photography, world issues, music, publishing and yearbook, drama, speech, choir, chamber music.
skip a year
AP(AdvancedPlacement) is a pre-university course, that is, a first-year high school course. AP exam is a national unified exam sponsored by the university board of directors. About 60% of the more than 20,000 high schools in the United States offer AP courses.
At present, AP exam has 19 majors and 34 courses: mostly computer, economics, English, British and American literature, American government and politics, physics, history and other subjects.
Second, the cost of studying in American high schools
1, tuition
American high school tuition is generally between $65,438+00,000 and $50,000, and there is a big difference between public schools and private schools.
There are a large number of public high schools in the United States, accounting for about 85% of all middle schools, while private middle schools only account for 15%. The number of exchange students in public schools in the United States is relatively small, so high schools in the United States are mainly private schools, and tuition fees are relatively expensive.
American public high schools are funded by the local government, and there is no charge, only for local students in the United States. International students can only study in American public high schools as exchange students for one year, and they still need to return to China after the expiration of one year.
2. Living expenses
The annual living expenses of middle school students in the United States range from 8000 to 12000 dollars, and the living expenses vary from state to state.
To study in the United States, you can choose a suitable area according to your family situation. For example, in American megacities, such as new york, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The cost of living in high school is about 1000 to 2000 dollars. The cost of living in big American cities, such as Atlanta and Ladas, is about $65,438+0,000. In other economically underdeveloped States, such as Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, etc. The cost of living in high school is about $700.
3. Book fees
Book fees vary from person to person, ranging from a few hundred yuan to unnecessary ones.
4. Insurance premium
Approximately 1000 USD. High school students studying in the United States need to buy medical insurance, so the sum of insurance fees and other miscellaneous fees is about 150- 1000 dollars.
5. Security costs
About 200 dollars.
6. Application fee
Generally, it is more than 100 USD (different schools).
Third, the advantages of studying in American high schools
First of all, compared with the university's application for admission, the entrance threshold of American high schools is relatively lower than that of universities, and the requirements for TOEFL, SAT and other exams are not very high. In the application process, the school will admit students if it feels appropriate. Students' study abroad plan will be more successful and it will be easier for them to enter their favorite ideal school.
Secondly, when students enter private high schools, they enjoy a pure English language environment. Moreover, compared with overseas countries such as Britain and Australia, American high schools open late and there are fewer domestic students, so students can practice and improve their English unconsciously. A good language environment can make students familiar with this once unfamiliar language.
Third, students' comprehensive quality can be comprehensively improved. American high school curriculum attaches great importance to cultivating students' all-round quality development, which can be realized in vocal music, instrumental music and physical education. This not only meets the interest and specialty development requirements of many students with artistic hobbies, but also allows students to contact knowledge in different fields, broaden their horizons, improve their comprehensive quality, and cultivate their thinking and ability suitable for studying in the United States.
The educational mechanism in the United States includes basic education and higher education, and the connection of different educational levels is a complete system. If you are exposed to and influenced by this system in advance in junior high school, it will be easier to enter the top high schools and universities in the United States.
Fourth, attending American private middle schools is another way to successfully enter top American high schools and universities. If China high school graduates want to directly enter the first year of undergraduate studies in the United States, the chances of entering an Ivy League school are relatively low, because domestic students should not only prepare for the college entrance examination, but also take the American entrance language test. At the same time, quite a few famous schools do not directly enroll students overseas, but if they are directly recognized by the American education system, it will be completely different, and the probability of entering famous schools will be greatly improved.