Agil: hello. may ask you some questions about school education in japan? fidan: sure agil: i've heard education is extremely important in japan. fidan: you're right! because if you do well in school, you'll be able to get a good job. and if you are lucky you'll keep your job all your life. agil: really? i see. at what age do children start school? and what subjects are taught? fidan: from the age of 6 to the age of 15 school is compulsory. so it,s free of charge. different subjects are chosen and taught. agil: do students have to take very difficult exams to enter a school? is it because parents try to choose a school with the best curriculum? fidan: nо. curriculum is the same in all schools. however there is a high competition to attend prestigious schools. that's why most young students study hard to prepare for the entrance exams. agil: do many school graduate continue their studies at universities? fidan: oh,yes. more than 70% of school graduates go to colleges and universities. agil: and what about leisure activities? fidan: they are involved in sports, reading and watching tv. but schoolwork and other studies remain the main thing of the daily lives of most children.
