Educational System of the United States of America

ECE® Education System Charts and Keys detail the educational systems of select countries, prepared by professional credential evaluators with more than 400 years of combined experience. Read our Guide to ECE® Education System Charts and Keys for detailed instructions on how to interpret the information provided.

Education Chart:

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• Education System Charts are free to download. The one-page diagram is an overview of the main system of education within a country.
• Education System Charts include the following:
  • Credential name 
  • Type or level of education 
  • Program duration 
  • Typical progression through the system

Education Key:

• Connection Advantage® subscribers also have access to Keys, which supplement the information provided in the Charts.
• Keys include credential details, such as:
  • Admission requirements
  • Program duration
  • Level of education
  • Awarding bodies
  • Progression opportunities
• National qualification level is mentioned if part of a framework and standard credits are included, if applicable.
• For non-English language systems, a glossary of terms is provided.

Accessing the Chart and Key:

• Click "Download Chart" below the Education System Chart to open and download the Chart image. 
• If you are a member of the ECE® Connection Advantage, click the orange "Download" button at the top of the page to open the comprehensive ECE® Education System Chart and Key for this country. 
• Not yet a member of the ECE® Connection Advantage? Click the green "Subscribe" button to sign up today and get access to the Key!

Additional countries available:

• ECE® Education System Charts and Keys

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