For families moving to the US, the education system can appear bewildering. We take a look at everything from the K-12 programme to SATs, ACTs and Advanced Placement.

Because English is the language of instruction in both the UK and the US education systems, it is widely assumed that the two systems are similar to each other. In reality, they are quite different.

What is the K-12 system and how are pupils assessed along the way? Relocate takes a look at how the US education system differs from other countries around the world.

Battery Park Montessori stands at the forefront of innovative early education in New York City by intertwining the authentic Montessori method with a unique trilingual language immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, and English. This pioneering school shapes young minds through an individually tailored curriculum that nurtures each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, academic, and physical growth.

At Pine Street School, we pride ourselves on two cornerstones of our academic program: fostering student engagement and embracing a fully integrated curriculum approach. We understand that when learning captivates students, it naturally attains a level of rigor. Engagement leads to a pursuit of greater challenges—not because students are pushed, but because they are inherently drawn to the excitement of discovery. No child thrives on boredom; thus, our educational experience is designed to fully engage your child, ensuring academic rigor is a byproduct of an enthralling learning journey.

What is better for expat children in the US - going to an independent school or an American public school? We look at the US education system and offer some useful pointers to relocating parents to help them make the right choice for their child.