Primary education is primary education, or basic education, which enables the educated to lay the foundation of cultural knowledge and prepare for their initial life. Usually refers to the first stage of education in a country's academic system, and the target is generally children aged 6 ~ 12. This kind of education is extremely important to improve the national cultural level, so all countries regard it as the goal of compulsory education or universal education when their economic and cultural development reaches a certain historical stage.

Different age groups

The object of primary education is generally children aged 6 ~ 12, and the object of preschool education is children aged 3 ~ 6.

Different educational contents

Primary education is mainly to lay the foundation of cultural knowledge and prepare for the initial life, while preschool education pays attention to the characteristics of children's language, society, science, art and body, and implements education according to its laws.

Different educational goals

Primary education is an education that enables the educated to lay the foundation of cultural knowledge and prepare for their initial life, while preschool education provides a good environment for children to grow up, cultivate their interest, curiosity and creativity, and lay the foundation for their all-round development.

Different theme settings

The subject setting of primary education is relatively fixed, mainly including Chinese, mathematics, English, science and society, while the subject setting of preschool education is relatively flexible, including children's games, children's literature and other courses.

Different forms of education

Primary education usually adopts the traditional classroom teaching form, while preschool education pays more attention to children's games and experiences and adopts various teaching methods.