The Japan’s education system is reformed by the Americans after the Second World War. Established based on the Americans own educational system, the Japanese educational system is divided into six years of elementary schooling (Shougakkou), three years of junior high school (Chuugakkou), and three years of senior high school (Koutougakkou) and four years of university or two year of junior college. 
Attending elementary school at the age of 6 to 12 and junior high school education at the age of 12 to 15 is compulsory in Japan. Although the compulsory education age in Japan is 15 years old, about 90% of the Japanese managed to graduate from high school while about 40% of them graduate from university or college.
In Japan, there are both public and private schools. Generally, private schools tend to be more expensive than public schools.
There are many private international schools in Japan such as The British School in Tokyo and Tokyo International School. These schools offer the same curriculum as the U.S. schools and are found mostly in major cities, particularly Tokyo.
School System
The Japanese school usually starts academic sessions in April and it comprises a total of three terms. Along with one month long summer vacation, the terms are separated by short holidays in spring and winter seasons.
Education Alternative
Cram Schools (Juku) provide extra lessons to help students to prepare for entrance exams into high schools and university.
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