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Education Profiles

United States of America


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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Age of Admission
Length
Programme of Study
Assessment and Promotion
Grading Scale

All elementary education begins with the first year of school (grade one) and generally ends at grade 6, 7, or 8 depending on state and local policy. Many states and local authorities divide elementary education into a lower elementary level and a middle school (upper elementary) level.

Age of Admission:
Age 5 to 7, with 6 being the most common age of entry

Length:
Four to seven, depending on type of institution

Programme of Study:
No nationally regulated curriculum exists. All laws and policies are set by the individual state governments and school districts.

Assessment and Promotion:
Students are continuously assessed through coursework (assignments and projects), as well as both written and oral examinations.

Depending on the policies of the particular State/Districts, awards may be distributed upon successful completion of the elementary level in order to proceed to the lower secondary level.