I'm 17 and currently in year 12 in the UK (the equivalent of junior year) and I may be moving over to the US in the summer, and completing my senior year there. I was wondering what it’s like to make the transition, because we only take 4 subjects in year 12 & 13, is it easy to go back to taking lots of subjects again? And, other than the obvious, in what ways do British and American schools differ? Thanks for your help.
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You should not be required to take "lots of subjects" when you transfer to the US high school system, however, you do need to ensure you have all your UK credits properly documented and placed in an official transcript so an evaluation of your transcripts can be done by the US School you intend to go to. American schools typically go from 0800 to about 1530 hours each day, but that can vary depending on location. Schools typically run from September through the following June, but that can also vary. Some schools start in August and end in May. There are some year round schools as well, where breaks are shorter but the same number of days (180) and credits are required to move on to the next level. US schools are usually big on sports, but the norm is baseball, football (US), track and field, basketball, and tennis. Some may carry water sports, wrestling, volleyball, and others. Cricket and Soccer still haven't caught on nearly as much as in the UK. Good luck.
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