Primary school: a duration of 6 years, begins at age 6
Early secondary education: a duration of 3 years
Upper secondary education: a duration of 3 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 9 years, from ages 6 to 15
Chinese Education is really important to the Chinese and parents care about education a lot. 9 years of education is mandatory. Most primary schools are public and it is free. To go to a respected high school, students have to take an exam and it is very difficult.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 25,532,668 (2009) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School:48,159,798 (2009)
Literacy rate:94% (2010)
South Korea
School System:
Primary school: a duration of 6 years, begins at age 6
Early secondary school: a duration of 3 years
Academic, specialized, or vocational upper secondary school: a duration of 3 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 9 years, from ages 6 to 15
Education is greatly valued in Korean culture and it means success, respect, and power. For high school, there are specialized schools such as schools for science, art or foreign languages.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 2,064,393 (2010) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School: 1,842,186 (2010)
Literacy rate: 98% (2002)
India
School System:
Primary school: a duration of 5 years, begins at the age of 6
Secondary school: a duration of 3 years
Upper secondary school: a duration of 3 years
Vocational or college-preparatory training: a duration of 2 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of8 years, from ages 6 to 14
India has one of the largest education systems in the world and education is a primary concern in India. It is also an investment for the future and improving their lives. Public schools are free and mandatory for students who are 6 to 14.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 53,257,065 (2007) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School: 42,049,664 (2006)
Literacy rate: 63% (2006)
Singapore
School System:
Primary school: a duration of 6 years, begins at the age of 6
Secondary school: a duration of 4 years
Pre-university school: a duration of 3 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 6 years, from ages 6 to 12
School is mandatory from ages 6 or 7 to 16 or 17. Traditionally, Muslims send their children to religious school at age 5.
Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School: 111,774 (2009)
Literacy rate: 96% (2010)
Russia
School System:
Primary school: a duration of 4 years, begins at age of 6
Early secondary school: a duration of 5 years
Academic upper secondary school or Vocational training: a duration of 2 years/ 4 years
Mandatory Education: a duration of 9 years, from ages 6 to 15
School is mandatory for 9 years in Russia. Most of the schools in Russia are public. Private school teaches religion, and special topics such as foreign languages and so, it is expensive. Home schooling is allowed.
Secondary School–amount of Males Enrolled in Secondary School: 4,168,349 (2008) Secondary School–amount of Females Enrolled in Secondary School: 4,247,299 (2008)