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[quote=Anonymous]I lived in the UK for a few years. When we returned to the US, my child attended a DC public school. They found the instruction in English, foreign language, and math to be more challenging than in their non-selective London comprehensive. Science was a bit better taught in the UK.

One of the reasons for this is that US secondary schools have students taking fewer subjects than European schools,  and offer fewer subjects like Design and Technology or Food Tech. They therefore offer more instructional time in academics. US schools also have continuous assessment, so more daily assignments. Most large US secondary schools enable students to find their own balance between academics and sports

Unlike in Ireland, public schools in the US don't have religious instruction. You would need a private religious school if you are interested in that.

Catholic schools in the US vary in terms of academic rigor. Some Catholic communities in the DC area are insular and some are very open, so I would ask around and visit, if interested.

The public schools in NW DC, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, and Arlington County are generally fine.

If you ask on the Private School Board, you will get more feedback on private schools. I wouldn't use the British School in DC. It is small with lots of turnover.

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