College?

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I understand that this is a pathetically stupid question. But what is College, like is it University in the U.S.A?

I live in New Zealand and we have Primary (Years 1-6), Intermediate (7-8) and College (9-13). Then University!

If someone could explain, I'd really appreciate it.

/Dumb Rambling Over.

Being English, I've been confused about that as well. I'm 16 and I'll be going to "college" in England in September. I may or may not go to "University", instead satying at the college I'm going to and doing what will get me the same kind of grades as University would, because I don't want to have to move out of my city to go to a university that does what I want to do.

Yup! In the US, you only have to go to school through grade 12, and after that comes either college or university, only if you want to enroll. In fact, we always call the action "going to college" even if you're going to a university. I don't know the specifics, but here a university is a more accredited college. But both are basically the same thing to the student in terms of the experience.

A smaller college, or a community college or a 2-year college is the mini-version, less accredited than a regular college. College or university is 4 years on average, but some people take longer to finish their bachelor's degree and others finish it in less than 4. Some go to a community college for 2 years to get the basic credits done for less cost, and then transfer to a university for completion of the degree.

LOl. I'm sorry I laughed when intermediate said 7 to cool face.