Can somebody from America please explain the different stages of schooling over there.?

Question

We have Kindergarten or pre school.
Then Reception, first year at school. (age 5)
Junior Primary, first 3 years at school.
Primary 4 more years. to year 7.
High School. Years 8 to 12
Then you may leave and work full time or go on to College, University ETC.

Thanks guys, we're pretty much the same here.
Have a great day.

Answer 1

Preschool then Kindergarten
Then 1st through 5th grade (Elementary School)
Then 6th -8th grade (middle school)
Then Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior (high school grades 9-12)

Answer 2

We have preschool which is optional, and usually for 3-5 year olds (most will have separate classes for 3/4 year olds and 4/5 year olds).

Then elementary school (the first part of compulsory education). Includes kindergarten and then 1st grade up to 5th grade or sometimes 6th grade (so, ages 5-11 or 5-12).

Middle school/junior high is 6th-8th or sometimes just 7th and 8th grade (ages 11 or 12 to 14)

High school is 9th-12th grade (ages 14-18) and we call these four years freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year).

Then after graduating, we either enter the workforce, join the military, or go to university. A lot of people go to university right after high school, but some people work for a few years and put off university till they're a little older.

Answer 3

It really depends where exactly you go in America because alot of school districts have a different but very similiar structure. I think it'd be best to describe my school experience as I grew up.

Primary schools aren't as common but my first school was one, it had Pre-Kindergarden up to the 3rd grade (Note that there are 12 grades to graduate with a high school diploma and kindergarden isnt 1st grade). Then there was a intermediate school for 4th and 5th grade. Alot of people may not be familiar with the primary and intermediate school I believe they are rare. I then moved to an elementary that had Pre-Kindergarden - 4th Grade. Next was junio high 5th-8th grade. Then High School 9th-12th grade. Now im at a 4 year University.

There are numerous private schools that parents can enroll their children in that are more expensive and specific prep schools for a specific field of study.

We have numerous options for after high school study. There are community colleges which are cheap and often 2 year schools where you will earn a associates degree. There are also technical schools, usually 2 year schools as well, that will provide a more hands on training for specic areas such as working on computers or a mechanic. Then there are Universities where you can earn a Bachelors, Masters, and a Ph. D.

I know my respons was kinda broad, but I hope it helps.

Answer 4

Preschool (age 4)
Kindergarden (age 5)
1-6 Elementary school
7-9 Junior High
10-12 Highschool
Then work, college, etc.

Answer 5

Wel first many go to Pre-School or Daycare for 1-2 years. then 1 year kindergarten, 6 years in primary or elementary school 2 more years in middle school and 4 years in high school. I shoul know i'm in year one of high school

Answer 6

Our school starts exactly the same:
Preschool, Kindergarten, then grades 1-5 (Elementary), grades 6-8 (Middle), and grades 9-12 (High)... and in some communities they do split these up slightly and add an intermediate school(usu. between elementary and middle)... then off to college, vocational school, or work.... hopefully!!

Answer 7

Pre-school

Elementary School:
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade

Middle School:
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade

High School:
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade

Then off to college or work.