1 . Here is the list of the oldest private schools in New York.

Collegiate School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 400

Enrollment: 222

Location: New York

Founded: 1628

This Upper West Side all-boys school is the oldest in the country. The school was ranked first in the world for the number of freshman students at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Williams, Pomona, Swarthmore, the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins in 2007. Alumni (校友) include JFK Jr., Grammy winner Mark Ronson and Buzzfeed President Jon Steinberg, some of whom donated much to the school.

The Browning School

Non Boarding Tuition: $ 42, 850

Enrollment: 113

Location: New York

Founded: 1888

It has a rough application process with only 30% of applicants being accepted into the Upper East Side all-boys academy. The school does not admit any applicants in the 11th or 12th grades. Alumni include John D. Rockefeller, and former DNC chairman and Presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Horace Mann School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 300

Enrollment: 724

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1887

Ranked the second best preparatory school in the country, it is the third most expensive private school in New York City. Alumni include Washington Post writer Marc Fisher, former U. S. Attorney General Willam Barr and former New York Governor ElliotSpitzer.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Non-Boarding Tuition: $43, 265

Enrollment: 588

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1878

This Ivy Prepatory School League member was founded by 24-year-old Felix Adler. The school is firmly part of the progressive movement, a fitting legacy (遗产) to its founder. Alumni include former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson, author William Melvin Kelley, Federal Reserve Board Governor Frederic Mishkin, and musician Gil Scott-Heron.

1. What do we know about the Browning School?

A．It used to be an all-boys school.

B．Its applicants are not easily admitted.

C．It was founded by John D. Rockefeller.

D．Its students are all below the tenth grade.

2. Which school is the third oldest in New York City?

A．Horace Mann School.

B．Collegiate School.

C．The Browning School.

D．Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

3. Why does the author mention the four schools’ alumni?

A．To say the alumni-donated to schools.

B．To praise the alumni’s achievements.

C．To show their high quality education.

D．To set good examples for the students.

2 . 2021 Admission Guide for International Students of Beijing Foreign Studies University

About BFSU Enrollment

BFSU enrolls international students into full-time degree programs. Degree programs include bachelor’s programs, master’s programs and PhD programs. BFSU grants BFSU diplomas to the students who meet the requirements for graduation by the designated deadline, and degree certificates to those who meet the requirements of the degree programs. BFSU enrolls both liberal arts students and science students from all over the world.

Semester

At Beijing Foreign Studies University, each academic year is divided into spring and autumn semesters. Autumn semester often starts in September and ends in January next year, while spring semester usually lasts from February till July. Exact starting and finishing dates of each semester are subject to BFSU academic calendar.

Degree Programs

Bachelor’s programs

Duration: 4 years. Students will be awarded diplomas upon successful completion of required courses, the thesis, and the oral defense of the thesis. Those who fulfil the requirements for bachelor’s degree will also be awarded a degree certificate.

Master’s programs

Duration: 2 or 3 years, depending on the major. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for master’s degree after acquiring all credits, finishing the thesis as well as the oral defense of the thesis.

PhD programs

Duration: 3 years. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for doctoral degree in the case of acquiring all credits, certain achievements in scientific research, and finishing the PhD dissertation as well as the oral defense of the thesis.

1. How long does each academic year usually last?

A．About 6 months.	B．About 5 months.
C．About 10 months.	D．About 12 months.

2. What do all degree programs have in common?

A．All programs need students to study for the same period of time.

B．Both Chinese and foreigners can apply for the degree programs.

C．All programs require students to fulfil an oral defense of the thesis.

D．Those who get diplomas must be awarded degree certificates.

3. What’s special about PhD programs?

A．Full-time PhD degree programs will be provided.

B．Students should study for three years to be qualified for the degree.

C．PhD programs enroll both liberal arts and science students.

D．Students should gain certain achievements in scientific research.