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First of all, a little introduction to Japan, a small island on the Pacific Ocean, on the side of the Asian continent, archaeological research indicates that people lived in Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan is in Chinese history texts from the 1st century; since it's beginings Japan wasn't took into account by the other big countries for being an small nation far away from the continental part of the world and it's problems, but while the world war I was taking place, Japan took the oportunity to develop itself and nowadays it is one of the greatest nations in the world with the biggest influence.
So, here it is an image that can show us clearly and easily how is the educational system in Japan
The school year in Japan begins in April and classes are held from ]Monday to either Friday or Saturday, depending on the school. The school year consists of 2 or 3 terms, which are separated by short holidays on spring and winter, and a six week long summer break.
History:
When Japan opened herself to the world in 1868, one of the government's high priority was catching up with Western standards in science and education. The Japanese education system was reformed mainly according to the German and French model which experts regarded as most suitable and advantageous.
After the second world war, the Americans reformed the Japanese education system after their own which consists of six years of elementary school, each three years of junior and senior high school and four years of university or two years of junior college.The most prestigious universities are the national University of Tokyo and University of Kyoto, followed by the best private universities.
The teaching profession:
Japanese teachers are an essential element in the success story. Japanese society entrusts major responsibilities to teachers and expects much from them. It confers high social status and economic rewards but also subjects teachers to constant public scrutiny. Teachers are expected to infuse cultural values throughout school activities and to be concerned about students' lives both in and out of school. Their efforts and influence often extend into the home and the community.
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