Information on the U.S. education system

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Are you a Ukrainian who has recently arrived in the USA? Get information on public schools and U.S. education. Learn how to enroll your children in school and transfer your transcripts. Want to further your education? Find free English and GED classes.

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Public school in the USA

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Public school in the USA
In the USA, public school is free for all citizen and non-citizen children. Learn about public schools and other kinds of schools.
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U.S. education levels

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U.S. education levels
Learn about the different levels of the American education system. Learn what placement is and how schools place your child.
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Register your child in school

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Register your child in school
To start your child at school in the USA, you must register your child. Learn what documents you need and how to register your child.
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Transfer foreign credits

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Transfer foreign credits
Learn how to get your foreign transcripts evaluated. Transfer credits from another country and make your education count in the USA.
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Get your GED®

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Get your GED®
If you did not finish high school you can get your GED®. It shows you have the same knowledge as someone who graduated high school. It can help you get a better job. Learn about the test and how to prepare for it.
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Looking for ways to help Ukrainians coming to the USA?

Learn how to become a sponsor (welcome.US) and find other useful resources (Switchboard).

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