Ansam, a British education expert and vice president of Trane Park Performing Arts School? Buck received different stages of education in England and America. He pointed out that in boarding education, Britain's advantage lies in its longer history and richer experience, and the number of boarding schools in Britain is also relatively large; The structure of boarding schools in the United States is slightly complicated. There are many different types of boarding schools. Under such a system, the experience of boarding schools in the United States can't be compared with that in Britain, but the financial support for school education in the United States will be sufficient, including various scholarships and education funds for middle schools and universities, which is a prominent feature of American boarding schools. ?
Comparison results: Britain has experience and the United States has money.
teaching facilities
From the perspective of teaching facilities, the comparison between Britain and the United States depends on the characteristics and strength of different schools. Ansam said that because American schools are young, the facilities are generally modern and tall; In fact, Britain is not bad either. The development of paperless teaching and technology entering the classroom can be comparable to that of elite middle schools in the United States. Old doesn't mean old. ? Anselmus said.
Comparison results: American facilities are first-class, while Britain is not bad.
Learning situation
In particular, Ansam pointed out that during his interview at Harvard University, he had inadvertently learned that many famous American schools, including Harvard University, preferred graduates from British boarding schools. ? They feel that the students of boarding middle schools in Britain are mature and familiar with how to continue living in the boarding environment of universities through years of boarding experience. At the same time, they are fully prepared for how to study effectively in a boarding environment. But many middle school students in the United States are mainly day students, and college is the beginning of their boarding career. ?
Hillary Clinton, National Director of Boarding Schools Association? Moriarty also specifically mentioned the high school certificate commonly used in Britain, the so-called A-Level. The A-Level courses offered to students by British boarding schools in senior high schools have brought students more professional and in-depth learning opportunities. Each course is more detailed and refined, and students have many opportunities to write papers and cultivate their autonomous learning ability. ? I think the preparation brought to students by boarding schools in Britain has won the favor of more world famous schools, and they can quickly adapt to the strict requirements put forward by universities in academic, life and social aspects after entering undergraduate studies. ?
I went to middle school in England and went to graduate school in America.
Cao, who has worked in the United States for many years, has sent many small international students to boarding middle schools in Britain and America for many years. He clearly pointed out that it is a more reasonable way for him to go to middle school in Britain and go to graduate school in the United States.
Cao said that from the perspective of parents, both countries are good choices. Good boarding middle schools in America offer many AP courses and university honors courses. Hard-working middle school students can have more choices and get credits in advance. However, the primary education in Britain is world-class, and it has advantages over the United States in terms of study style, student status and safety, which is particularly important for young international students.
The reporter also interviewed Xiao Luo, a young English student who is only 15 years old this year. The first choice given by her and her family is that Britain is safer, followed by quiet and good style of study. Cao also admitted that although the shooting in the United States was accidental, it always made China's parents nervous, while British culture was relatively conservative, which was more suitable for introverted China people, especially girls.
? However, although American culture is free and open, the regulations of boarding schools are equally strict. For example, if you find that you smoke three times, you will be expelled. Girls' jewelry wear and dress requirements are also very strict. They have to wear formal clothes at school and have requirements on the length of skirts. Boys are also required to wear formal clothes and ties. ? Cao said to him:
In terms of quantity, there are still many families who choose American boarding middle schools. ? The main reason is that American education is more mainstream and elite, and it is more likely to stay in the United States than in Britain in the future. ? Therefore, Cao suggested that if there is no special complex, a better combination is to go to Britain from middle school, to undergraduate and graduate students, and to the United States. ? Both countries have their own advantages and disadvantages, mainly depending on the future development direction of children. Want to stay in the United States, middle schools choose American schools; If you finally want to go back to work, I suggest studying in a British high school, and you can transfer to the United States as an undergraduate. ?
entrance examination
Hillary pointed out that children attending junior high school and high school in British boarding schools can apply to famous British schools such as Oxford and Cambridge or American schools such as Harvard and Yale in the future. On the other hand, it will be more difficult for high school students in American boarding schools to apply for Oxford and Cambridge after graduation. Hillary said that British universities relatively do not recognize the American high school education system. British institutions will naturally rank American high school graduates behind British A-level graduates. This is because the United States does not have a unified recognized public student ability test. ?
Comparative results: It is easier for British graduates to go to Harvard than for American graduates to go to Oxford.
Suggestion on choosing a school: don't be superstitious about ranking.
After talking to many parents in China who care about boarding education abroad, Hillary saw one? Strange? Phenomenon: When choosing a school, parents like to ask whether this boarding school has a ranking, which school is good and which school is poor. Therefore, Hillary and her colleagues always need to explain the China market more.
? In Britain, we don't use rankings to rank schools, and these schools are not necessarily divided according to specific professional fields, but mainly liberal arts education. In other words, a school has arts and sciences and has a comprehensive development. Suppose a 12-year-old child is good at music. We welcome him to study in a special performing arts boarding school, but he can also choose a comprehensive school. Because in boarding schools in Britain, the original intention of running a school is to provide everyone with a very comprehensive and complete educational experience. ?
Hillary revealed that, for example, in some A-level or GCSE exams, the results of the rumored top Eton College may not be consistent with its reputation. ? I think the most important thing is that parents should know what your own children really need. First, you need to take a good look at which school can really meet your child's development. ?
Let the children decide for themselves.
Hillary suggested that children of this age actually need to learn to make some life decisions. Many excellent students she came into contact with knew how to search the internet for relevant information in the middle of the night without parental coercion. Of course, if parents find it difficult to choose, they can take their children to visit the school in person and let them see if the school can really meet his requirements. It is worthwhile to spend the necessary money to help children find a correct place to study.
Don't transfer easily.
In addition, Hillary also suggested trying not to change schools easily. Some students want to study GCSE in this school for two or three years, and then study A-level in another school. This practice is counterproductive to students' study. Unless you don't open a course of A-level you want to study, transferring to another school at will will destroy students' complete educational experience in boarding middle schools. Children should adapt to a strange environment and lack continuity. ?