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Our Committment to Supporting Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Oceanside Unified School District is dedicated to providing meaningful family and community engagement by providing opportunities for active participation, supplemental services, and supplemental family engagement opportunities.
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Active Participation:
Parents, guardians, and caregivers are welcome to participate in any of serveral parent advisory panels at the district and/or site level. For information about site level committees including School Site Council, Title I, English Language Learners, and Parent/Teacher/Student organizatons, contact your site leaders. For information about district level parent advisory panels, please click on the links below.
District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC)
District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)
Parent Guardian Partner Panel (PGPP) for families with students with special needs.
Preschool Parent Advisory Committee for families with students in the preschool program.
Supplemental Services:
OUSD is pleased to partner with several community organizations to provide our families with resources for food, clothing, shelter, health and mental wellness, and many other services.
For questions regarding available resources contact your School Community Advisor or refer to the Community Resource Guide available in English or Spanish. Community Resource Guide English
Community Resource Guide Spanish
Supplemental Family Engagement Opportunities:
Throughout the school year, OUSD provides ongoing workshops and family academies on topics of interest to help support parents, guardians, and caregivers. Please check the following link for information about upcoming opportunities.
Parent Workshops
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Oceanside Unified School District has jointly developed with, agreed on with, and distributed to parents and family members of children participating in Title I, Part A funded programs, a written parent and family engagement policy. The policy describes the district’s plan, how families are involved in the joint development of district and school plans, how parents are involved in the annual evaluation of the policy, strategies for supporting effective family engagement, and how families at schools not receiving Title I funds are also engaged.
Parent & Family Engagement Policy (Eng)
Política de participación de padres y familias
For questions regarding available resources contact your School Community Advisor or refer to the Community Resource Guide available in English or Spanish. 
Oceanside California Schools – Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
Residents of Oceanside may attend schools in the Oceanside Unified School District, Vista Unified School District, Bonsall Union School District, or Carlsbad Unified School District, depending on their address. You can view the school districts boundary map to see what school your kids may attend.
Oceanside Unified School District
The Oceanside Unified School District is one of 42 public school districts in San Diego County. The district consists of 23 school sites – 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools (Oceanside High School and El Camino High School) and one alternative high school. OUSD is home to nearly 21,000 students in the Oceanside community.
The diverse student population includes about 4,000 students from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
The district’s three largest student populations include Hispanic students (55%), Caucasian (27%) and African American students (8%).
OUSD employs nearly 3,100 individuals, with nearly 1,900 employees falling under the category of certificated personnel (teachers and administrators). Geographically, the district covers roughly 66 square miles in the north county.
The mission of the OUSD is to ensure that every student graduates and has the ability to succeed in the global community. The preliminary general operating fund budget for the 2008-09 school year is $168 million, and the per pupil expenditure is $8,200.
In June 2008, Oceanside voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition H (71%), a $195 million school bond measure. The monies generated from this bond will allow the district to continue the modernization process for 16 campuses, a renovation program that began with the passing of Proposition G (69%) in 2000, a $125 million measure.
OUSD is committed to providing a rigorous curriculum and enriching extracurricular activities to help guide our students to bright futures.
The district offers a number of challenging programs at the elementary and secondary levels. More information.
Educational Attainment
Total population age
25 and older 105,357 100%
Less than 9th grade 10,026 9.52%
High school, no diploma 10,128 9.61%
High school grad 23,509 22.31%
Some college 29,917 28.40%
Associate degree 8,617 8.18%
Bachelor’s degree 15,551 14.76%
Master’s degree 4,917 4.67%
Professional degree 1,770 1.68%
Doctorate degree 922 .88%
Source: Claritas 2007/Sandag//Ca Dept of Finance/
US Factfinder (January, 2008)
Vista Unified School District
The Vista Unified School District serves 22,000 students supported by 2,000 employees in the communities of Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad, and some unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
The District’s Vision is to be “the model of Educational Excellence and Innovation” and this vision is anchored in our shared values of Respect, Trust, and Collaboration. Our Mission or purpose is “to inspire each and every student to persevere as a critical-thinking individual who collaborates to solve real-world problems.” The motto is, “We are Vista Every Day (WAVE).” To achieve the Vision and Mission, Vista Unified School District has developed, through the collaboration of the entire community its Blueprint for Educational Excellence and Innovation. This Blueprint represents a three-year plan that focuses on 8 strategic areas:
- Family and Community as Partners in Education
- 21st Century Facilities and Resources
- Social / Emotional System of Support
- High-Quality, Flexible Core Curriculum
- High-Quality, Adaptable Staff
- Achievement Monitoring and Feedback
- Personalized Learning Environment
- Personalized Learning Path
The Vista Unified School District includes seventeen elementary schools, five middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools, one independent studies school, two schools serving students with special needs, and Adult Education Program, and four charter schools.
The District offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program K-12, as well as magnet schools. The District has an agreement with CSU San Marcos called the Guaranteed Admission Program. Students who earn a B average through high school in specific courses are eligible for guaranteed admission to the university. The District is a leader in using technology to benefit students and staff and their learning. We enjoy the support of our community partners from the Vista Education Foundation, to the Chamber of Commerce to our very active PTA organizations and Foundations. For more information about our District, our schools, and our Blueprint, please visit Vistausd.org or call (760) 726-2170.
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College, one of California’s comprehensive, public two-year community colleges, has served the coastal area of North County for more than 80 years. MiraCosta offers a strong university transfer program, including transfer admission guarantees.
The college also offers career training through a variety of certificate programs ranging from one semester to two years in subjects including recording arts, social media for business, gerontology, automotive technology, multimedia, computer technology, licensed vocational nursing, biotechnology, child care, horticulture, real estate and others.
The college hosts a wide array of events, including art exhibits, dance performances, theatrical productions, international films, lectures and more. Ticket prices range from $8-$20, and many events are free. MiraCosta’s locations include the Oceanside Campus on Barnard Drive; the San Elijo Campus on Manchester Avenue in Cardiff; and the Community Learning Center on Mission Avenue in Oceanside, which houses the college’s noncredit programs. To receive a schedule of credit classes, a bulletin of noncredit classes, or the current arts brochure, call (760) 795-6615. Ticket information for college events: call the MiraCosta College Box Office at (760) 795-6815, or visit the college’s website at www.
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California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos combines the ambiance of a mid-sized, personal, modern campus with the unequaled value of the California State University. Since its founding in 1989, the campus has distinguished itself. Students benefit from the latest facilities and equipment, a superb faculty that enjoys teaching, and a rigorous academic program that prepares students for a successful life in and out of the workplace.
A recent survey reported that our annual spending in the region was $161 million, generating a total impact of $307 million on the regional economy. 85 percent of CSUSM’s alumni stay in the region. The University was also named a 2014 Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. CSU San Marcos is located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos. It is 15 miles east of the ocean; just 30 miles north of downtown San Diego.
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Top 10 Best Oceanside, CA Public Schools (2022-23)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Top 10%
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110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Bonsall West Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Top 20%
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5050 El Mirlo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 721-8001
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Classical Academy Vista
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Top 20%
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4010 Mystra Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 330-9800
Grades: K-8
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Top 20%
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1 Carnes Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Top 20%
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4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
North Terrace Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Top 30%
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141 Santa Rosa Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #77.
Scholarship Prep – Oceanside
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Top 50%
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4070 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Palmquist Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1999 Ca St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,327 students
Rank: #1010.
Stuart Mesa Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Top 50%
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100 Yamanaka Way
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
South Oceanside Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1806 S. Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1212.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Top 50%
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3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1313.
Reynolds Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Top 50%
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4575 Douglas Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1414.
Louise Foussat Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Top 50%
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3800 Pala Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1515.
El Camino High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,827 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2000 Ca St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1717.
Nichols Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1818.
Libby Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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423 W. Redondo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1919.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #2020.
Oceanside High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #2121.
Mission Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2100 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2222.
Laurel Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2323.
Del Rio Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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5200 N. River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #2525.
Siatech Academy South
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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501 S. Boyle Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Grades: 10-12
| 232 students
Rank: #2626.
San Luis Rey Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2727.
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
Math: 8% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Grades: K-12
| 630 students
Rank: #2828.
Siatech
Charter School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Grades: 10-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
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707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
Add to Compare
1125 S. Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 966-8600
Grades: K-12
| 437 students
The Webb Schools (Webb School) school in the USA – disciplines and tuition fees
The Webb Schools is one of the best private schools in California, located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on the Pacific coast.
Today, Webb Schools has about 400 children aged 14-17 from 12 states in America and 18 countries around the world. The small size of classes, a varied curriculum, personal attention of teachers – all this helps The Webb Schools students to reach their full potential, gain life skills, become independent, achieve success both in school and in life.
The American city of Claremont, where The Webb Schools is located, is like a green island in the middle of an urban landscape. Surrounded by perennial oaks and tall eucalyptus trees, The Webb Schools covers an area of 30 hectares, which houses educational buildings, 10 residences, sports fields, two theaters, a swimming pool and a full-fledged museum of paleontology.
90% of the teaching staff of Webb Schools have degrees, and 94% of graduates of The Webb Schools become students of leading US universities.
The Webb Schools is ready to offer a broad fundamental education with serious academic preparation and a high proportion of independent research.
The school tries not only to prepare its students for admission to the best national and international universities, but also to teach them the qualities of true leaders, so in demand in our dynamic world, where personal consciousness and fortitude are put above all else.
The Webb Schools places great emphasis on art and music. The ability to think outside the box, implement your own ideas and find innovative solutions is the quality of a true leader. That’s why art is one of the most important aspects of education, according to Webb. Here, art classes are not an additional subject to the main program: each student is required to undergo a two-year training in this subject.
Vibrant Los Angeles – just an hour from the school. On weekends, The Webb Schools students relax on the beaches of Laguna Beach, spend time in Hollywood or in Los Angeles museums. And during the winter months, ski and snowboard at Big Bear.
AP/Advanced Courses
- French
- Biology
- Linear Algebra
- Integrated Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- History
- World History
- Spanish
- Spanish Literature
- American Literature
After school, The Webb Schools students go to extracurricular activities.
Children actively participate in sports, creative and scientific events. They dance, play in the orchestra, sing in the choir, cook, take an active part in the work of the debate club, learn to express their opinion with reason. Also, students of The Webb Schools play chess and study information technology in a computer club.
Sport:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross
- Diving
- American football
- Golf
- Football
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
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Education and training in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is not only the capital of the entertainment industry, but also one of the most important educational centers in America. The educational institutions located here consistently occupy high lines in industry ratings, which eloquently testifies to the high level of training of students and schoolchildren. That is why many guys tend to study in Los Angeles. It opens up a world of great prospects.
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Learning English in Los Angeles is a good option that is suitable for both adults and children. Being in an English-speaking environment allows you to improve your language skills much faster. The city is also ideal for relaxing. The sea, charming southern nature, famous sights, cafes and bars – everyone can spend interesting time abroad.
Nearly all major language schools operate in Los Angeles.
For example, school Kaplan , which also provides training in New York, offers students aged 16 and over intensive, standard and business courses, as well as preparation for international exams and university admission. There are both short-term and longer-term programs at FLS Citrus College .
Schools in Los Angeles provide an opportunity not only to improve English, the courses also include a rich excursion and entertainment program. Disneyland, Beverly Hills,
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is just a small selection of attractions that students will be able to see.
Briefly about school education in Los Angeles
For foreign children, education is available in a private or public educational institution. In both cases, it will be paid. The US educational system includes 3 levels: Elementary School, Middle School and High School . In most schools, international students can be enrolled between the ages of 14 and 18.
Education for them is available in middle and high school.
Educational institutions do not have an approved unified educational program. Students themselves choose the disciplines they want to study. The only exceptions are some compulsory subjects.
In order to control the level of mastering the taught material, tests are regularly conducted by students. Every year, students take tests of mental abilities and determine achievements in educational development. Once a week or more often, tests and tests of intraclass control are given.
The certificate of graduation from high school is a diploma – High School Diploma . To obtain it, you must complete training in the 12th grade in one of the pre-university preparatory programs – Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate, as well as successfully pass the academic assessment test (SAT).
The most famous and prestigious schools in Los Angeles
Antelope Valley Public Schools is a mixed public day school.
The educational program of the educational institution is built in such a way that students learn to think critically, strive to develop their mental and creative abilities. For children who plan to continue their studies at the university after school, a large number of courses are offered under the program of increased difficulty.
Conditions for admission:
- statement with performance indicators for the previous year;
- language test results;
- online interview with a school representative.
Tuition – from $ 24,000.
Los Angeles Unified Public Schools is one of the largest schools not only in California, but also in the United States. Children are accepted at the age of 14 – 18 years. The average class size is 25, and the ratio of teachers to children is 1:25. The program includes several compulsory subjects and disciplines to choose from. Extra-curricular activities are represented by many circles.
There is a jazz ensemble, a symphony orchestra, an academic decathlon and much more. Great attention is paid to sports training – there are teams for baseball, basketball, football, etc.
Admission conditions:
- report card with performance indicators for the previous year;
- language test results;
- interview with a school representative via Skype.
- Tuition – from $ 32,250.
Why choose to study in Los Angeles?
- Multicultural center. Representatives of more than 140 nationalities live in the city. At the same time, foreigners here are about a third of all residents. In L.A. there is a friendly atmosphere, so foreign students quickly adapt and will not experience discomfort.
- Favorable climate. The city is located on the West Coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is located in the zone of mild subtropical Mediterranean climate. The sun shines here almost all year round.
- Creative atmosphere. Many celebrities of the first magnitude live here. It is the film capital of the United States. The largest Hollywood film studios are located in Los Angeles and its suburbs: Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures and others. Any of these places can be visited by anyone. Excursions are usually organized by the language school. Students are also offered to see the main attractions with their own eyes. Trips are organized to Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Huntington Beach and other places popular among tourists.
- Wonderful holiday. “City of Angels” impresses not only with rich excursion programs. Lovers of active pastime will certainly like it here. Numerous Californian beaches, clubs, bars and cafes – it’s never boring here.
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The third largest US state is unofficially called the Gold State. This is California, located on the Pacific coast and with a climate reminiscent of tropical islands. Studying in such heavenly conditions should be easy and pleasant. California universities have a high international ranking, so getting into them is not easy. However, the choice of colleges is so wide that it is easy to find a program according to your interests and abilities. Experts of our company, who themselves have diplomas from US universities, will help you to enter.
California Education Features
The state welcomes creative people, business people, artists, surfers, and prospective students from all over the world.
The national composition of Californians is extremely diverse, it is easy for visitors to find a common language with the locals. It is difficult to determine any ethnic majority here. In colleges, students are given the opportunity to get acquainted with a huge number of cultures, languages, customs.
There are over 300 educational institutions, both public and private, in the state. The total number of students studying undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs exceeds one million. Many students come from neighboring Canada, as well as from Japan, China, and Korea. Everyone is required to provide the results of language tests for knowledge of English upon admission, so there are no barriers to communication.
Universities in California operate under the Higher Education Master Plan, developed in the 1960s. Despite not a solid experience, it is the California Master Plan for Higher Education that is considered the basis for the success of the Californian educational system.
There are no small universities in California – they are united in large networks with centralized management. This helps to improve the quality of education and expand the number of programs. Among private colleges there are small universities, however, they offer the maximum range of subjects, faculties and specialties. In addition, according to the Master Plan, the development of students should be diversified. Sports, art, social activities are encouraged.
Universities of California of the first stage
California universities delegate the undergraduate program to community colleges, this is an invention of the USA. They provide first-level education – vocational education or 2 first-year undergraduate courses. There are 113 such educational institutions in the state. The best of the students are automatically admitted to state universities. There they receive a bachelor’s degree and can continue their studies for a master’s degree.
A transfer from college to university is called a transfer and helps to identify and support promising students. Foreign students can use this route. A nice bonus is the reduction in the cost of education as a result of the transfer. California universities are constantly mentioned in international rankings and occupy the first lines in them.
The current system makes it easier for US citizens to get into public universities. Foreign students have to pay for their studies, but it remains possible to take advantage of a grant or success in studies and scientific activities to earn a scholarship.
Best Public Universities in California
California Universities in the USA are considered leaders in such areas of education as IT, aerospace, oil production, show business. All universities are characterized by extended academic specialization. It is impossible to give a complete list of directions, it is too long.
Universities are active in research and development:
- The first is California State University. It is rarely mentioned in international rankings, since not all faculties allow you to get a PhD degree. It is the largest university in the USA. Its infrastructure includes 8 research centers and 23 campuses. Foreign students can study programs in all significant subject areas.
- A slightly smaller University of California with 10 campuses. It offers study programs from undergraduate to postgraduate studies. It has a wide choice of faculties and areas of study. It is considered one of the leaders among public universities in the United States. The University of California is the alma mater for 62 Nobel laureates.
- California Polytechnic State University – the best university to start a career in engineering, information technology, exact sciences. Thanks to the Learn by Doing program, students receive high-quality experience of the first practical work in their specialty. This university has one of the largest campuses in the country, it even has its own recreational center.
- UC Berkeley is another of the oldest universities in the United States, includes 10 research universities. It is one of the founding members of the Association of American Universities. Its divisions are engaged in space research, mathematics, and medicine. Its alumni include 14 Pulitzer Prize winners.
This university has one of the largest campuses in the country, it even has its own recreational center. State universities in California, like other universities in the United States, willingly accept foreign students. With the right approach and the presence of academic success, you can qualify for participation in grants. The specialists of our company will help to collect documents and choose a program.
Best Private Universities in California
There are even more private universities in California than public ones. Many of them are known far beyond the US.
Among them there are both the oldest universities in the country and the newest ones:
- Leland Stanford Junior University is representative of the old school. This elite university is the third in terms of financial performance in the world. It is located in Silicon Valley, which has left its mark on the choice of study programs. Faculties focused on IT and business education are especially popular. The university has its own research center, students are actively involved in practical activities. Strong ties have been established with the largest corporations located in the valley.
- California Institute of Technology focuses on the study of engineering sciences. Among its graduates are 31 Nobel laureates. The university is called Caltech for short. He consistently takes first place in international rankings. During their studies, students work on joint programs – this is how the skill of teamwork develops. There is a business incubator, many started their business within its walls.
- The oldest private university in California is the University of Southern California. Research work, international cooperation, interdisciplinary programs are actively conducted. The campus is located in Los Angeles. The choice of programs ranges from journalism and design to medicine and architecture.
There are over 130 private universities in California. Some of them are branches of larger American universities. There are highly specialized colleges and broad-profile ones. You can study at a variety of faculties that provide a high educational standard and convenient conditions for extracurricular life.
Why California Universities Are Good
A degree from a California university is a reliable ticket to a successful career in your chosen field. However, students are attracted not only by this. On the Pacific coast, close to campuses, it is impossible to be bored.