We take a look at what families on a relocation to the US can expect from the schools in the region and how parents can ensure consistency of education for their children.
he United States has, for many years, remained one of the top international relocation destinations. According to HSBC’s 2017 Expat Explorer survey, almost three quarters of expatriates believe it is a good place for boosting career prospects and 60 per cent believe their children’s quality of life is better than at home. However, families relocating to the US and looking for places in state schools (known there as public schools) are often struck by how significantly the education systems vary
from state to state, and even between districts within the same state. Preparation is key to a successful transition.
CONSIDERING THE NEXT MOVE There is no national exam like the French Baccalauréat or the English A Level at the end of secondary school in the US. The progression of the curriculum is also substantially different to countries such as the UK where subjects such as maths and science are taught sequentially rather than
