
Introduction
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- The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America
- The USA is a federal presidential constitutional republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.
- It covers 9.8 million km2 and with over 325 million people.
- It is located in North America between Canada and Mexico.
Demographics and Economic Status of U.S.A.:
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- Area : 9.8 million km2
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- Capital : Washington D.C.
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- Population : Approx 325 million, the third populous nation after China and India
- Currency : United States Dollar (USD) ($)
- GDP : Approximately $18.56 with the world’s largest economy
- Per Capita Income : $57,467
- HDI : 0.920
- National Language : English but 12% of Americans speak Spanish
- Religion : Christianity is the most common religion in U.S.
- Literacy Rate : 99%
Some Quick Facts
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- World’s 1st destination for international students
- Third largest country in the world in terms of size and population
- Largest economy in the world and one of the most technology advanced
- Some of the highest-quality educational institutions in the world, many with cutting edge technological resources
- Huge range if educational options: some are broadly focused, some are employment focused, some are niche
- The United States, with its large size and geographic variety, includes most climate types.
Qualification Framework of U.S.:
General Level | Level | Student age range | |||||||||
Pre School | Pre-kindergarten | 3-5 | |||||||||
Compulsory Education | |||||||||||
Elementary School | Kindergarten | 5-6 | |||||||||
1st grade | 6-7 | ||||||||||
2nd grade | 7-8 | ||||||||||
3rd grade | 8-9 | ||||||||||
4th grade | 9-10 | ||||||||||
5th grade | 10-11 | ||||||||||
Middle School | 6th grade | 11-12 | |||||||||
Junior high school | 7th grade | 12-13 | |||||||||
8th grade | 13-14 | ||||||||||
High School | |||||||||||
Senior High School | Freshman/9th grade | 14-15 | |||||||||
Sophomore/10th grade\ | 15-16 | ||||||||||
Junior/11th grade | 16-17 | ||||||||||
Senior/12th grade | 17-18 | ||||||||||
Higher Education | |||||||||||
College (University) |
Undergraduate school |
First year: “Freshman year” | 18–19 | ||||||||
Second year: “Sophomore year” | 19–20 | ||||||||||
Third year: “Junior year” | 20–21 | ||||||||||
Fourth year: “Senior year” | 21–22 | ||||||||||
Graduate school (with various degrees and curricular partitions thereof) |
Ages Vary | ||||||||||
Continuing Education | |||||||||||
Vocational school | Ages Vary | ||||||||||
Adult education |
Accreditation in USA
- US Department of Education
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Above two organizations provides guidelines to the following Accreditations bodies in US
- Regional Accreditations bodies
- National faith-related Accreditations bodies
- National career- related Accreditations bodies
- Programmatic Accreditations bodies
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission
Enrollments
- January(Spring)
- May/ June(Summer)
- August(Fall) ( international Scholarship)
Visa Application Procedure
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- I 20/ F1
- Appointment Confirmation($160)
- DS 160
- Sevis Fee ($200)
- At least 6 month Valid Passport
- Any Supporting Documents (if any)
- 2’x2’ photo
Career Outcome and Work Right
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- One of the best teaching learning environment
- Technology Advanced
- Research Lab Facilities
- Accredited Degrees so the best Career Platform
- Internationally recognized degree
- Hostel or Accommodation
On Campus | Off Campus |
20 hours/week Job | Part time job is illegal |