What is the difference between applying for studying in American high schools and private high schools?

First, American private high schools VS public high schools: basic information differences

1, the school time limit is different: American public high schools are only allowed to accept short-term exchange students, and the legal maximum time limit is one year; Public schools may not accept foreign applicants as independent students to study in public schools for a long time. Private secondary schools can accept foreign students as holders of student visas for long-term study according to school regulations until they graduate from high school and are admitted to universities.

2. Different visa types: public high schools can only apply for the J-1 Visiting Scholar visa with the longest duration of1year (although many public high school programs in the market can study for two or even three years, they must apply for the J- 1 visa in the first year); Private high schools can directly apply for a student visa of F- 1.

3. Different fees: Relatively speaking, private high schools charge more than public high schools. The total annual cost of private high schools ranges from 30,000 to 60,000 dollars, or even higher.

Second, American private high schools VS public high schools: the differences of schools themselves

1. School size: Generally, the size of public high schools is larger than that of private high schools. Public high schools may graduate more than 1000 students each year, while some private high schools have no more than a few hundred students.

2. School resources: First of all, in terms of teacher-student ratio, due to

The scale of private high schools, the teacher-student ratio of all ordinary private high schools is between 1:6 and 1: 16, and small class teaching is advocated, so that every student can get the attention of teachers; However, public high schools have limited teacher resources and a large student base, so there is no way to achieve a lower teacher-student ratio. Some students and teachers may not know each other. Secondly, students will have great differences in enjoying the infrastructure of the school; The infrastructure of private schools is generally not much different from that of public schools, and it is precisely because of the student base that everyone in private schools uses much higher school resources than public high schools. Finally, the most crucial point-entrance guidance; Every school will be equipped with a university counselor. In private middle schools, teachers can understand and pay attention to every student, so teachers can provide more targeted counseling and recommendation letters according to different students. But in public high schools, unless you are a very, very good student, the teacher will work hard on your recommendation letter, and most of the remaining students are applying templates. Maybe you will say, "Even so, public high schools still have 20 or more students entering Ivy League schools every year, so the teaching quality of public schools is still better than that of private schools." This statement is one-sided. Let's work out an account-it's clear at a glance. Let's just say that 30 students in public high schools enter Ivy League schools every year, but. There are nearly a thousand graduates in the school every year, so the proportion of students entering famous schools is about 3%. In private high schools, under normal circumstances, about 100 people graduate every year, and about 10 people can be admitted to ivy league schools, so the proportion of those who enter famous schools is 10%. Under such a contrast, I believe everyone can see it at a glance.

3. Teaching goal: The teaching goal of public high schools is to let students graduate from high schools; The teaching goal of private high schools is to let students enter four-year universities or two-year colleges of arts and sciences.

4. Curriculum: The curriculum of public high schools is much more comprehensive than that of private high schools. Public high schools may offer more than 30 honor courses and AP courses, so that students have enough choices; But private high schools may only offer a dozen AP courses at most. However, this will not affect students' study at all. For international students who have studied in the United States in the past, we can guarantee that they can get a high GPA in basic courses, and then take honor classes or AP classes in the rest of the time. Usually, it is very good for international students who have started studying in the ninth grade to be able to take about 4 AP courses throughout their high school career.

5. Extracurricular activities: In terms of extracurricular activities, private high schools are more comprehensive, and students can register as long as they want to participate; However, in public high schools, extracurricular activities are relatively scarce, and students must pass a series of exams if they want to participate. However, this assessment method can better cultivate outstanding people in all aspects.

Third, American private high schools VS public high schools:

Differences between students and parents

1. Accommodation: International exchange students in public high schools must live in host families provided by the school; Foreign students in private high schools can choose to live in school dormitories or host families according to the nature of the school.

2. Parents' background and students' level: For American students, attending public schools is free, so the backgrounds of students in public schools and their parents are uneven; Private schools, whether American students or international students, have high tuition fees. Even American students have to pay tuition fees ranging from 1 to $30,000 every year. Therefore, families that can provide students with education from preschool to high school in private schools are either rich or expensive. Parents of students in private schools have little difference in basic background and level.

To sum up, private high schools and public high schools have their own advantages and characteristics. Generally speaking, private high schools are centered on students and parents, and all resources construction and ultimate goals are centered on students and parents. In private high schools, students can get more attention and care. Public senior high schools can cultivate high-end talents in a certain field, cultivate students' ability to use and utilize resources, and respond to seizing resources when resources are relatively scarce.