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A typical Japanese high school classroom. Though upper-secondary school is not compulsory in Japan, 98.8% of all junior high school graduates enrolled as of 2020. [43] Upper secondary consists of three years. [44] Private upper-secondary schools account for about 55% of all upper-secondary schools.
The Fundamental Law of Education, as the name suggests, is a law concerning the foundation of Japanese education.Because it acts as the basis for the interpretation and application of various laws & ordinances regarding education, it is also known as "The Education Constitution" (教育憲法, kyōiku kenpō) [1] and "The Charter of Education" (教育憲章, kyōiku kenshō). [2]
In 1886, the modern elementary school system started as compulsory education. Until 1947, only elementary schools were compulsory. Immediately before and during World War II, state education was used as a propaganda tool by the Japanese fascist government. Today, virtually all elementary education takes place in public schools.
If they do not pass, they are not allowed to go to high school. Parents often send their children to cram schools (塾, juku) or private schools for test training purposes. [3] Most high schools in Japan have a numerical grading system from 5 to 1, with 5 being the highest grade and 1 being the lowest. [4]
Flag of Japan. Curriculum guidelines (学習指導要領, Gakushū shidō yōryō) is a standard issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that specifies materials taught at all of elementary, junior and senior high schools in Japan, either public or private.
Japanese school lunches aren't synonymous with "mystery meat," but rather, shokuiku -- it means 'food and nutrition education'. Japan's mouthwatering school lunch program is a model for the rest ...
Occupation policy makers and the United States Education Mission, set up in 1946, made a number of changes aimed at democratizing Japanese education: instituting the six-three-three grade structure (six years of elementary school, three of lower-secondary school, and three of upper-secondary school) and extending compulsory schooling to nine ...
Typical ages for 9 years (6–15) of compulsory education (starting from 1968) and optional extension (a.k.a. volunteer basic education) to age 18 (non-compulsory starting from 2014). Thailand: 4: 15: Only compulsory education applies. School is not compulsory in Thailand. Turkey: 6: 18: From the 1st to the 12th grade, education is compulsory.