Education of Korea

1.     What age do children usually start primary (or elementary) school?

In Korea is using a different age. So, usually at the age of 8 entered a primary school, but if you get the fast birthday (e.g. January or February), at the age of 7 can enter the primary school. In my case, my birthday is fast, so at the age of 7, I entered primary school.

2.     What age do children usually leave secondary school?

At the age of 16 leave secondary school.

3.     What age does compulsory education start? At what age does it finish? Do you think these are the correct ages?

In Korea, compulsory educations start in primary school and finish in secondary school but almost students go to high school.

4.     Do most people go on higher education? Why / Why not? Do they have to pay?

Yes, in Korea have strong pocus on education of children’s mother. So, 70% of students go to university or college.

National university is cheaper than another university but usually their parents are paying the money.

5.     Are exams or continuous assessment more common? Which is the better way of monitoring progress?

Exams are more common in Korea. During the 1 year, we have 4 times exams. I think continuous assessments are better because, in my case, during the examination I can’t eat something because, get a stress.