Agil: Hello. May Ask you Some questions about School education in Japan?Fidan: SureAgil: I've heard education is extremely important in Japan.Fidan: you're right! Because if you do well in school, you'll be able to get a good job. And if you are lucky you'll keep your job all your life.Agil: Really? I see. At what age do children start school? And what subjects are taught?Fidan: From the age of 6 to the age of 15 school is compulsory. So it,s free of charge. Different subjects are chosen and taught.Agil:Do students have to take very difficult exams to enter a school? Is it because parents try to choose a school with the best curriculum?Fidan: Nо. Curriculum is the same in all schools. However there is a high competition to attend prestigious schools. That's why most young students study hard to prepare for the entrance exams.Agil: Do many school graduate continue their studies at Universities?Fidan:Oh,yes. More than 70% of school graduates go to colleges and universities.Agil: And what about leisure activities?Fidan: They are involved in sports, reading and watching TV. But schoolwork and other studies remain the main thing of the daily lives of most children.
Agil: I see, that's really interesting. Thank you for sharing that information with me. It seems like education plays a huge role in the lives of Japanese students.
Agil: I see, that's really interesting. Thank you for sharing that information with me. It seems like education plays a huge role in the lives of Japanese students.