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Research: Quality Education of Japan

Year 2022

The education system in Japan teaches pupils using a conventional method in order to convey the essential knowledge and abilities.

Basic Education

Preschool is for kids under three years old. All children in Japan must be admitted to elementary schools after they become 6 years old in order to complete their primary education, which lasts for six years or until they are 12 years old. The children receive instruction in fundamental reading and writing skills, the Japanese language and literature, as well as disciplines including science, math, social science, physical education, the arts, music, moral education, and more during this time around.

Secondary Schooling

In the Japanese educational system, secondary education follows after primary education. A further division of this system is into two levels: Lower Secondary/Junior High and Upper Secondary/High School.

• Students in classes 7 through 9 of the Lower Secondary education, which lasts three years, range in age from 12 to 15 years. The students learn more complex concepts in a variety of areas, such as social studies, mathematics, physics, fine arts, physical education, foreign languages, etc., than they did at the elementary level.

• Students who are 15 years old and younger receive their education at the upper secondary level, sometimes known as high school. The students are given a chance to familiarize themselves with knowledge about the subjects of their choice, such as business, information technology, accounting, etc.

Graduate Studies

Graduate programs in the Japanese educational system give students the chance to acquire advanced knowledge. Students at these institutions have the option to enroll in a variety of master's and doctoral-level courses in the fields of their choice after finishing their undergraduate degrees. In general, master's degree programs last two years, whereas doctoral programs last about five years.

Unique Japanese Educational Features

Japanese students demonstrated high levels of achievement in the OECD's Programs for International Student Assessment (PISA) designed expressly for fifteen-year-olds, particularly in the subject of science.

In junior high and high school, English is a required subject. Some elementary schools start their English curriculum with classes in the middle grades. Aside from English, several high schools in Japan also allow pupils to enroll in classes in Chinese, Korean, French, and German.

Academic Calendar for the Japanese Education System

The academic and business calendars both begin in April and end in March, which also happens to be cherry blossom season. The tri-semester academic calendar is used by the majority of Japanese schools, where:

• April marks the start of the first semester, which lasts through August.

September through December make up the second semester.

• In contrast, the third semester is from January to March.

Exchange Programs

The student exchange programs are an essential component of the educational system in Japan. A study abroad program for Japanese students that lasts little longer than a year is available in a variety of schools and other educational institutions. The major goal of these programs is to give students the exposure they need to learn about diverse cultures and languages and to develop knowledge.

The well-designed curriculum and values that the Japanese educational system instills in its students are among its greatest strengths. Due to this, the Asian country has become a popular choice for international students seeking an overseas education.