Japan Education System and American Education System

Comparison between Japan Education system and American Education System

Introduction

Japan education system is better than American education system due to centralized education policy of Japan and homogenous educational level of Japan as compared to American education policy. A great difference between Japanese education system and American Education system is the American respects independence and the Japanese control individual responsibility by observing the group rules. Japan educational system totally relies on national curriculum and ministry of education creates this educational curriculum (Sugimoto, 2010).

Educational System in Japan

The period of compulsory education in Japan is nine years; including six years correspond to primary school (6 to 12 years) and three years of lower secondary school (12 to 15 years). Before entering primary school, most children go to kindergarten or day care. Upon graduation from junior high school, you have several options. You can continue to higher secondary education and then pursue university studies. Or continue at technical institutions / vocational learning offer special or practical training for certain professions (Ibp Usa, 2011).

The Japanese educational system may seem complex, even in the most basic aspects presents many similarities that may exist in your country of origin. Higher education in Japan begins after twelve years of education: six years of elementary education, three years of lower secondary education and three years of upper secondary education (Sugimoto, 2010).

Education is compulsory only for nine years during the primary and secondary education, but 97% of students continue their higher secondary studies. The main reason is that Japanese society is the possession of a particular qualification is fundamental to occupy certain social position. Generally, students have to undergo several examinations for institutes and universities.

Students who complete upper secondary education have access to five types of institutions of higher education, in which international students can enter, and can be divided, according to his administration, in: national, local public and private.

University

Junior College

Special Training Colleges

Japanese Language Institutions

Technical College

If you decide to study in Japan, the first thing to consider is the degree of training you wish to purchase, depending on the studies you have already completed in your country. There are two options: the university or postgraduate courses (Peers, 2010).

Primary School

The elementary school lasts six years; the children will start school after completion of the 6th Year of life. We visited the school in whose district you live. Almost all primary schools are government and are supported by the respective municipalities.

Secondary School

After primary school, attend three-year middle school, usually a public school near the home. However, there are also some private schools, for a one entrance examination must pass. In high school uniform is usually required, but not in all schools. In the last year of middle school students learn very hard for the entrance exam in high school that can influence their future career decisively (Peers, 2010).

After high school almost all students attend the three-year high school. Access to a high school is generally governed by an entrance examination, which reflects the reputation and the education level ...