Education for children
When you arrive in the USA, the school system may be confusing. Read about the different levels of the school system and how to enroll your child in school. Learn about your child's rights and how to help your child do well in school.
Education law and rights
Education law and rights
Do you know education law for children and your education rights in the USA? Education law says everyone has a right to free education. Students have the right to wear a hijab and to pray. You have a right to interpreters when you talk to your children’s school. Learn about your education rights.
What are the levels in the US education system?
What are the levels in the US education system?
In the USA, public school starts between the age of 4 and 6 and continues until 16 to 18 years old. You can also send your children to pre-school at an early age. Learn about the different levels of the American education system. Learn what placement is and how schools place your child.
Learn moreRegister my child in school
Register my child in school
To start your child at school in the USA you must first register your child as a student. This means you need to visit the school and sign papers so the school can accept your child. Learn what documents you need and how to register your child in school. Read about placement and special classes. Read about what your child needs, what to do if your child is absent, and how to get to school.