Difference in Education System between China and US

There are many differences in education system between China and US.First, time students spent in studying is different. Before entering university, Chinese students tend to spend more time in studying. They have masses of homework(see picture) and sometimes the extra class outside the classroom. But after entering university, Chinese students get 'freedom', which means they have plenty of spare time to do what they want. On the contrary, American students have few homework before entering university. While US.' university requires students spend more time in studying outside the classroom. Second, exam model between two countries is also different. In China, there is a exam called Gaokao which is taken by all senior students in high school, in order to decide their future university. it held in the certain two days in June. If students miss it, they should wait until next year. While in US, SAT exams are available in the whole year, and students are able to choose their own score to apply for the university. Third, students in China and US. own different right to choose courses. Chinese students have less freedom to choose their preferred subjects before entering university.They only choose “art” and "science" in high school and take the specific courses. On the other hand, American students always choose the subjects they prefer. In summery, education system in China and US is so different in several ways.





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Caption：This is the Chinese classroom.