When I was growing up what we had was (direct translation of terms) - basic school (grade 1-8) --> elementary - middle school (9-12) --> high school - high s

When I was growing up what we had was (direct translation of terms) - basic school (grade 1-8) --> elementary - middle school (9-12) --> high school - high school --> 3yr college - university -> 4+ years so I got really confused most of the time :-)