There are two kinds of pre-school education institutions in Japan: one is kindergarten, which is an integral part of the school education system, enrolling children aged 3-6, and is led by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Sports; The other is a nursery, which is a welfare institution that enrolls children from birth to 6 years old and is led by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Educational objectives of kindergartens

Cultivate the daily habits needed for a healthy, safe and happy life, and make all kinds of functions of his body progress harmoniously.

Let children experience collective life in kindergarten, and cultivate children's spirit of caring for collective life, solidarity and self-discipline.

Cultivate children to correctly understand and treat the budding concept of social life phenomena around them. Guide children to use language correctly and cultivate their interest in fairy tales and cartoons.

Cultivate children's interest in creative expression through music, games, comic books and other methods. The content of kindergarten education is divided into five aspects: well-being, interpersonal relationship, environment, language and performance.

primary education

Japan's primary education institutions are single six-year primary schools. Children enter school at the age of 6 and graduate at the age of 12, which belongs to the compulsory education stage. The school year begins in April, and most primary schools have three semesters, including summer vacation, winter vacation and spring break. The purpose of Japanese primary school education is to adapt to the new progress of children and implement general education in primary schools.