Introduction

Region Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaiian Islands
Capital Washington D.C.
Area About 10 million km2
Currency USD
Population About 330 million people
Language English (American)
Religion Christianity
Temperature Summer: 15°C -30°C

Winter: -5°C -15°C
Time difference Standard time (November to March): 13-18 hours slower than Hong Kong

Daylight time (April to October): 12-17 hours slower than Hong Kong
Voltage 120V, 60Hz

Educational System

Age Hong Kong US
6 P.1 Grade 1
7 P.2 Grade 2
8 P.3 Grade 3
9 P.4 Grade 4
10 P.5 Grade 5
11 P.6 Grade 6
12 S.1 Grade 7
13 S.2 Grade 8
14 S.3 Grade 9
15 S.4 Grade 10
16 S.5 Grade 11
17 S.6 Grade 12
18 University Year 1 University Year 1

Community College Year 1

 Pathway Program
19 University Year 2 University Year 2 Community College Year 2 University Year 2
20 University Year 3 University Year 3 University Year 3 University Year 3
21 University Year 4 University Year 4 University Year 4 University Year 4

Budget of studying abroad (Yearly)

*High school USD$21,000-$65,000
Community College Associate Degree Program USD$26,000-$32,000
University Pathway Program USD$22,000-$52,000
University Degree Program USD$28,000-$51,000
Living expenses USD$8,000-$24,000

*Some high school fees include boarding fees.

Visa

  • All students going to the US for further studies must apply for a visa. The required documents include:
  1. Student passport (Valid for 1 year)
  2. Student Birth Certificate
  3. ID photo
  4. Academic results of the last 3 years
  5. School I-20 Form
  6. Parent passport (Valid for 1 year)
  7. Guardian information
  8. Bank account documents (Financial proof)
  9. SEVIS fee payment receipt
  • Student visas can only be issued within 120 days before the start of semester. Students will be allowed to enter the US within 30 days before the start of semester.

*The above information is for reference only. It is subject to actual situations.