Since the 1947 Fundamental Law of Education, compulsory education in Japan comprises elementary and junior high school, which together last for nine years. Almost all children continue their education at a three-year senior high school. The top-ranking university in the country is the University of Tokyo. Starting in April 2016, various schools began the academic year with elementary school and junior high school integrated into one nine-year compulsory schooling program; MEXT plans for this approach to be adopted nationwide.
since the 1947 fundamental law of education compulsory education in japan comprises elementary and junior high school which together last for nine years almost all children continue their education at a three-year senior high school the top-ranking university in the country is the university of tokyo starting in april 2016 various schools began the academic year with elementary school and junior high school integrated into one nine-year compulsory schooling program; mext plans for this approach to be adopted nationwide