Comparing The Educational System... Mexico Vs Usa
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Comparing the Educational System
in Mexico and the United States
By Isabel Quiñónez, Program Coordinator, Migrant Education
As with many other aspects of life in the United States, the schoolsystem is different here than it is in other countries, including Mexico. What follows is a comparison of the educational systems in these two countries. This information is intended to equip parentswith the information they need to actively participate in their children’s education.
Structure of the educational system in Mexico: The Mexican educational system is composed of the followinglevels—preschool, primary, secondary, preparatory, and higher education.
* Preschool serves children ages 3 to 5 through play activities. Students must have a certificate from preschool in order toenter primary school.
* Primary school is comprised of six levels or grades and is normally for children who are between the ages of 6 and 14. Students older than 15 who have not finishedtheir primary education may attend primary school classes for adults.
* Secondary education has been obligatory since 1993. It is designed for students age 12 to 16 and takes three years tocomplete. Secondary education also provides learning opportunities for students older than 16 and working adults. Completing this level of education is required for students who want to advance to thepreparatory level of the education system.
* Students in the preparatory school can have three educational options. They can take general education classes, complete technical or vocational training,or obtain a degree that prepares them for higher education.
* Higher education follows preparatory school. Students at this level study in universities, technological institutes, or specialtyschools for teachers. Completion of higher education can lead to specialty, mastery, and doctorate degrees.
Structure of the educational system in the United States: The American educational...
in Mexico and the United States
By Isabel Quiñónez, Program Coordinator, Migrant Education
As with many other aspects of life in the United States, the schoolsystem is different here than it is in other countries, including Mexico. What follows is a comparison of the educational systems in these two countries. This information is intended to equip parentswith the information they need to actively participate in their children’s education.
Structure of the educational system in Mexico: The Mexican educational system is composed of the followinglevels—preschool, primary, secondary, preparatory, and higher education.
* Preschool serves children ages 3 to 5 through play activities. Students must have a certificate from preschool in order toenter primary school.
* Primary school is comprised of six levels or grades and is normally for children who are between the ages of 6 and 14. Students older than 15 who have not finishedtheir primary education may attend primary school classes for adults.
* Secondary education has been obligatory since 1993. It is designed for students age 12 to 16 and takes three years tocomplete. Secondary education also provides learning opportunities for students older than 16 and working adults. Completing this level of education is required for students who want to advance to thepreparatory level of the education system.
* Students in the preparatory school can have three educational options. They can take general education classes, complete technical or vocational training,or obtain a degree that prepares them for higher education.
* Higher education follows preparatory school. Students at this level study in universities, technological institutes, or specialtyschools for teachers. Completion of higher education can lead to specialty, mastery, and doctorate degrees.
Structure of the educational system in the United States: The American educational...
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