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EDUCATION

Quality of education in the USA varies, although basic illiteracy has been almost eliminated in the US. Approx. 20% of all education is required between the ages of 5 and 16. Each child is given compulsory admission in the school of the district or town of residence. School years are sub divided into :

Pre School Elementary (KG to V)
Junior High (VI to IX)
Senior High (IX to XII)

Uniforms are usually private and canteens are in the campus. If school is within 1 mile of the child's residence the school bus will not pick up the child.

Public School - Fees $ 50 approx. per child per month.
Private School - Fees $ 400 - 500 approx. per child per month.
Public, Primary and Secondary education is mostly locally funded.

Of the nation's institutions of higher education about 60% are 4 Year Institutes. The remaining 40% are 2 Year Schools. Privately operated institutions include many of the nations most prestigious universities and colleges. Together they enroll about 20% of all higher - education students. Public Institutions enroll about 80% of all higher education students. Each state operates a University system. Teacher associations in the USA feel education deserves more attention and funds. Teachers don't really get great salaries.

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