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Japan's educational
system is readily understood by Americans. Pre-school, K-12, junior
colleges, vocational schools, universities, graduate programs,
and advanced research opportunities characterize elementary, lower
secondary, upper secondary, and higher education just as they do
in the U.S. Japan has well in excess of a 99% literacy rate and
world renown science achievement. Recently American and Japanese
educators have been studying each other's techniques to improve
their own systems. Universities are home to not only excellent
educational opportunities but to the full range of student activities:
sports, bands, clubs, and so on. Public education is directed by
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(Monbukagakusho) (www.mext.go.jp). Private schools exist at all
levels, and include many language institutes. |
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Brief Background of Japan's Educational System