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A Closer Look On The Education System of
A Closer Look On The Education System of
EDUCATION SYSTEM OF
SELECTED COUNTRIES OF THE
WORLD
BENCHMARKING is learning the best from the best
practices of the worlds best educational systems.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
I. BASIC EDUCATION
The entry age for compulsory education is 6 y/o and exit age 15 y/o.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
A. PRIMARY EDUCATION
It was provided by the govt and non-govt. The length of the program is 6 years
for 6 y/o to 12 y/o. (HE, children start PE at the age of 5 when they enroll in Prep
or Kinder year.
B. SECONDARY EDUCATION
It was provided by the govt and non-govt Co-Educational Comprehensive/MultiPurpose High School.
a. Junior High School- The age level of children in this level is 12 to 16 years old.
A Junior Secondary Certificate of Education (Y10 Cert.) is awarded at the end of it.
b. Senior High School- The age level of children in this level is 16 to 18 years
old. Its no longer compulsory education. A Senior Secondary Certificate of
Education (Y112 Cert.) is awarded at the end of it.
NOTE: Most students are enrolled in govt schools which operate under the direct
responsibility of the State or Territory Education Minister. The Federal government
provides supplementary financial support.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
II. HIGHER EDUCATION
a. Main Purposes of Australian HE
1. To enable individuals to develop their capabilities for effective participation in the
workforce, for constructive contribution to society and for personal growth and
fulfillment .
4. Enable individuals to adapt and learn, consistent with the needs of an adaptable
knowledge-based economy at the local, regional and national levels
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
Academic year begins in March and ends in November.
(Vacation: December 1 to February 28 every year) The
language of instruction is English.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
A graduate with a bachelors degree can proceed to
a
one-year to two-year post graduate course leading to a
postgraduate diploma. A student who has qualified for a
bachelors degree (Honours) may proceed to a masters
degree. This degree may be obtained after one year
(pass degree) or two years (honours degree) of full time
study.
EDUCATION IN CHINA
The most populous country of the world and the largest
education system in the world. (Over 200M students
attending public schools taught by over 9M teachers in the
Elem., J&SH)
EDUCATION IN CHINA
Students wishing to attend university must pass one of the
two versions of the National University Entrance Examination.
(The quality and reputation of the school depend on the
number of students passing the examination.
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
The ES is highly centralized and is administered by the
Mombusho or Ministry of Education. The school system from
kindergarten through university serves about 24M students,
with about 10% going to the University. About 1/3 go to the
private school and rest are enrolled in the public school
system.
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
In 2005, a book Japan in the 21st Century: Environment,
Economy and Society states:
Japans educational system produces students who
perform better on international examinations than
Americans do, and Japanese students are indisputably
among the best in the world in solving mathematical
equations . . . Youngsters are well behaved, envied around
as law-abiding; Japans low crime rates are well known and
widely envied around the world. But what is even more
striking than the lack of crime is the overwhelming civility;
graffiti and vandalism are rare and school sports team not
only bow to each other before the game but rush over to
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
A. BASIC EDUCATION
.5 BASIC LEVELS
1. Kindergarten
2. Elementary School (six years)
3. Lower Secondary School (three years)
4. Upper Secondary School (three years)
5. University (Usually four years)
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
Education is free and compulsory for children from 6 to 15
years. Classes are large and teaching methods are usually
lecture. Japanese students spend 243 days a year in school.
The school calendar is year-round with some breaks between
sessions.
STANDARD CURRICULUM
Japanese language (greatest emphasis)
Social Studies
Mathematics and Science along with Art
Music
Home Economics
Physical Education
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
B. HIGHER EDUCATION
EDUCATION IN JAPAN
60% of the universities have graduate schools, but only 7%
of university graduate sets masters degrees. At the
doctorate level, students enroll in medical programs and the
humanities.
As a rule, children start primary education in the year when they turn 7
years old, Primary education is divided into Junior primary (Grades I-III)
and senior primary (Grades IV-VI). Grades VII-IX is the last stage of
compulsory education and will lead to General Education and Training
Certificate. Further Education and Training (FET) or senior secondary
education (Grades X-XII) is not compulsory. At the end of Grade XII,
students sit a public examination leading to senior Cetificate. Technical
secondary education which generally lasts for three years are offered in
REFLECTION
Based on the various educational system
of other countries you have discussed,
how would you compare our Philippine
education system? In what aspects are
we similar with other countries? Is our
educational system globally competitive?
REFLECTION
Based on the various educational system of other countries, we can say that
Philippine Education is less competitive than that of the other countries.
Philippine education system nowadays is the same with other countries at most
points (Philippines is still coping up in this curriculum). The same number of
years in studying (6 years in Primary, 6 years in secondary and 4+ years in
college/university), If graduated in HS, he can already apply for a job, etc.
In our own opinion, our educational system is globally competitive at some
points. Globally competitive in terms of Academic competitions (Literally). Many
graduates are now working and are big help to the country at some aspects but
other graduates does not fit their graduated degree with their work and the
worst, most arent having a job today. Also, many Filipinos migrate outside the
country believing that theyll be having a greater life there (Its true but not to
all). But the change of curriculum into K-12 by Pnoy greatly affect the quality of
Education in the Philippines. According to Wikipedia, in the year 2014, the
National Achievement Test (NAT) and the National Career Assessment
Examination (NCAE) results show that there had been a decline in the quality of
Philippine education at the elementary and secondary levels. The students
performance in both the 2014 NAT and NCAE were EXCESSIVELY BELOW the
target mean score. These just mean that the Philippine Education system is less
globally competitive.
REFERENCES
Bilbao P. et. al, The Teaching Profession, p.117-124
Education in the Philippines,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Philippines