Once you have relocated, you will need to transfer your children's education to the US system. If you can, get full English translations of all school transcripts prior to arrival. Unless your child can demonstrate English fluency and literacy through examination, you must understand that remedial language lessons will be needed if your children are over 5 years old. It is most likely that mathematics, science, and physical education requirements will transfer readily. However, history and languages may not.

The US education system

There is a large public education system in the USA. Education is mandatory, whether it takes place by home schooling, private tutors, private schools, public schools, or any combination thereof. Thanks to this public policy the literacy rate in the USA is high. It is far below the desired 100% rate for those 8 years and above, however.

You will be guaranteed public education in your area of residence. To register, all you have to do is find out the name of the school district you are in. Then, ask them which school your residential address puts your children into. Lastly, get the phone number and call the school to inform them that your offspring will be attending.

Public schools are generally funded by property taxes, so wealthier areas may have more impressive educational facilities. There are very small fees associated with public schools such as book rental fees.