The American Education System is divided into several levels: elementary, middle, high school, and higher education. Students typically start elementary school around age 5 and progress through grades 1 to 5. After that, they attend middle school for grades 6 to 8, followed by high school from grades 9 to 12. Upon completing high school, students may choose to pursue higher education at colleges or universities, where they can earn degrees such as an associate's, bachelor's, or higher. The system emphasizes a broad curriculum, including subjects like math, science, literature, and social studies.