School Education
4 optionsEarly childhood through compulsory and upper-secondary education.
Kindergarten
Elementary School
Junior High School
Senior High School
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East Asia
Japan Education
Explore the education system of Japan, including school stages, higher education, vocational routes, common study pathways and learning languages.
2
education stages
8
study pathways
2
learning languages
🌐 Japanese🌐 English
Education structure in Japan
The main stages below show how learners can progress from foundational schooling into secondary, vocational and higher education. Open each pathway to see the study options included for this country.
Stage 1
School Education
4 pathways
Stage 2
Higher Education
4 pathways
Higher Education
4 optionsUniversities, junior colleges and professional institutions.
University
Junior College
Graduate School
Professional Education
Exams & Assessments
Common Test for University Admissions
EJU
Scholarships & Funding
MEXT Scholarships
JASSO Scholarships
Institutions & Universities
University of Tokyo
Kyoto University
Osaka University
Study Resources
Study in Japan
JASSO