Education systems and challenges in Asia, including statistics on basic literacy, secondary and post-secondary enrollment and graduation rates and cultural and financial factors.
Asia education system is highlighted in the Global League Table report, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit. South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong topped the first four placing for the finest integrated system that focuses on cognitive skills and educational attainment.
Data from the World Bank's comprehensive education statistics database, which compiles data from a variety of national and international sources and provides information on key education topics.
With over $8.2 billion in loans and grants, ADB has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries achieve the goal of quality education for all.
The Philippines is the last country of Asia to complete the last two years (or senior high school) of the world standard 12-year Basic Education Program.
East Asian education systems have topped a global league table but the success of the region's schools is not about rote learning, says Andreas Schleicher.
Asia education system is highlighted in the Global League Table report, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit. South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong topped the first four placing for the finest integrated system that focuses on cognitive skills and educational attainment.
Data from the World Bank's comprehensive education statistics database, which compiles data from a variety of national and international sources and provides information on key education topics.
With over $8.2 billion in loans and grants, ADB has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries achieve the goal of quality education for all.
The Philippines is the last country of Asia to complete the last two years (or senior high school) of the world standard 12-year Basic Education Program.
East Asian education systems have topped a global league table but the success of the region's schools is not about rote learning, says Andreas Schleicher.
