Updates in November 2017

This month we have included a few pages with new statistics, charts, further readings and much more! Please find hereafter an overview of the education sector in Japan:

The Japanese education system depends heavily on private funding and, while secondary schools are of a good standard, tertiary education is losing ground at an international level. There is a close correlation between family income and academic results, as wealthier families can afford the fees of “cram schools”, or juku, offering after-school classes to improve students’ knowledge. For more info, please click on the link below:

• About Education

The online education and e-learning sectors in Japan is a promising market due to both the Japanese tendency to embrace technology and the increasing interest in international engagement. Organisations engaged in distance learning are increasingly adapting to target an online audience. Institutions are also taking advantage of the possibilities provided by existing online learning platforms. To read more:

• Online Education