Japanese Schooling

In Japanese schools, the students don't get any Exams until they reach grade four (the age of 10) because the goal for the first 3 years of schools is not to judge the child's knowledge or learning,but to establish good manners and to develop their character.

Japan only requires nine years of compulsory education. The Japanese education system consists of six years of elementary school, three years of middle school and three years of high school. Japanese elementary schools tend to be highly-organized but fun and emphasize community responsibility and group activities.