Nine years of mandatory education for all children. Preschool education (3-6) is not compulsory but highly valued. Primary education (1-6) is compulsory and focuses on core subjects. Junior secondary (7-9) is compulsory with regional exams. Senior secondary (10-12) prepares for Gaokao exam
Education is managed by the Ministry of Education, which controls both state and private schools. Education spending makes up about 20% of the annual national budget. Compulsory education for primary school age since 2000. English is the main language of instruction since 1987
Elementary school is the most basic level of education in Japanese education system. ISCED-1 is the most common international standard for elementary education. Schools can be 6-3 or 4-3-2 level, with some countries offering 15-year-old education
Education is mandatory for ages 6-15, including 6 years of elementary school. School year runs from April to March with 6-week summer break. System managed by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology
Published in 2006, categorized as young adult but popular with readers of all ages. Story follows Bruno, a nine-year-old boy whose father works at Auschwitz
Japan is known for its disciplined and structured education system. Japan produces second highest number of Nobel Peace Prize winners. Japan offers affordable education compared to US and Europe