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Today the Korean education system consists of six years of primary school, six years of
secondary school, and two to five years of higher education, divided between technical
institutes and universities.
South Korea's education is definitely strong and ranks highest in terms of academic
performance and educational competitiveness in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development) list of countries.

The educational system in South Korea is considered one of the best in the world, standing
out in the field of science. The South Korean government has a great focus on their
education system as this accounts for a large part of their country's economy.
Students receive more than 10 hours of class per day.

South Korean students study 16 hours more per week than the OECD average.
The study found that South Korean teenagers sleep an average of 7 hours and 18 minutes a
night. Elementary, middle school, and high school students sleep on average 8 hours and 41
minutes, 7 hours and 21 minutes, and 6 hours and 3 minutes, respectively.

The school year is divided into two semesters, the first of which begins in early March and
ends in mid-July; while the second begins at the end of August and ends in mid-February.
The schedules are not standardized and vary from one school to another.
A school day in South Korea lasts about 7 hours, but students typically go to study for
several additional hours in libraries and private night academies called Hagwons, which are
a key part of the country's gigantic education industry.
Preschool / Preschool Education

This training begins from 3 years to 5 or 6 years of age, and is optional. There are different
places that offer this level, some are free from the government and others are paid, where
the latter are in high demand. The preschool level focuses on the development of children's
comprehension, such as reading, writing, mathematics, music and sports. Also, from this
point they try to implement their second language, English for their future development.
50% of children in South Korea attend preschool, the majority in private or paid places.
Primary school

Also known as Chodeung Haggyo (초등학교) it lasts approximately 6 years, it is a

compulsory level and it starts from the age of 5 or 6 until the age of 11 or 12. The vast
majority of these schools are free, although there are still paid ones, their costs are very
high for some families, so there is not a great demand. For his admission, the authorities
send a letter to the child's parents, which contains information about the school to which he
must attend. His main subjects are writing and reading, English, mathematics, science,
ethics, sports, music, drawing and social studies. At this level, if a student is advanced or has
some outstanding talent, they are allowed to advance one grade.
Secondary

This level is called Jung Haggyo (중학교) is free and compulsory, lasts for 3 years and
normally starts at the age of 11 or 12 until 14 or 15 years of age. For admission to this level,
no exam is required. Its subjects focus on ethics, Korean, mathematics, social sciences, exact
sciences, sports, music, art, technical education, home economics, and English. The pressure
at the secondary level begins to increase due to the competitiveness to obtain good grades,
since admission to a good high school is based on the grade point average that the student
presents.

Upper Middle

Godeung Haggyo (고등학교) or high school lasts for 3 years. At this level, attendance is no
longer 'mandatory' but the vast majority show up, although it is no longer free, there is help
for low-income families. It should be noted that students have other options, such as a
specialized school or a general one, the difference is that in the first one a kind of exam is
applied for their admission, but it has the same duration.
The pressure already exists at this level for students due to entering a prestigious
university, so it is normal for students to have extra classes to ensure a good score on the
admission exam.
University
Most have a duration of 4 years, are not compulsory and are paid, admission to a university
in Korea is a complicated process due to the national exam called Suneung (수능). This
exam defines a large part of the student's future, since, as mentioned, studying in South
Korea is highly valued, the university you attend automatically represents you in society, for
this reason the vast majority aspire to a SKY university .
SKY universities consist of the three most prestigious universities in South Korea located in
Seoul (서울):

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

Korea University (고려대학교)

Yonsei University (연세대학교)

This is not to say that they are the only good universities, but these are the best known and
have gained worldwide prestige over the years. Attending a university seems like an
achievement, but staying in and getting out is a real challenge since everything is based on
competition.
You must wear a uniform in Korean schools.

MEXICO
The National Educational System is made up of the following types: Basic, High School and
High School, in the school, non-school and mixed modalities. Basic education is made up of
the Preschool, Primary and Secondary levels.
Then, if the student wants to continue with his studies, he would go to high school and
university.
Currently, educational quality in Mexico refers to those institutions that promote the
progress of students in a wide range of intellectual, social, moral and emotional
achievements, taking into account their socioeconomic level, their family environment and
their previous learning.

Being that Mexico occupies the tenth place worldwide in education

In the case of Mexico, there are 800 hours of class per year in primary school, the same as
the OECD average, and 1,167 in secondary school, that is, 248 more hours. It is the OECD
country with the most class hours at this level.
Primary education is compulsory and is given to children between 6 and up to 14 years of
age; The duration of the studies is six years - divided into six grades. Primary is offered in
three services: general, indigenous, and community courses.
Typical South Korean food

1- Kimchi. Kimchi is one of the oldest and most essential dishes in South Korean cuisine. ...
2- Samgyeopsal. For pork lovers… ...
3-Bulgogi. The 23rd most delicious food in the world! ...
4- Sundubu-jjigae. ...

5- Hotpot Mixed Rice. ...

6-Hobakjuk. ...
7-Japchae. ...
8- Kimchi stew.
Kimchi. If there is a famous Korean food in the whole world, it is kimchi. This fermented
cabbage dish is the star of Korean cuisine, as well as being very rich in probiotics, which
promote digestion and provide many other health benefits.
Did you know that the Korean diet is considered one of the healthiest on the planet? This is
mainly due to the fact that the diet in Korea is based mainly on foods of plant origin.

Breakfast consists of a lighter soup, rice with kimchi, grilled fish, maybe some egg dish. The
food is based on chigae, from the stews we talked about before. Stews with kimchi, doenjang
(soybean paste) or bibimbap, which is rice with different vegetables.
The most popular and easy to find drinks anywhere in the country are makgeolli and soju.
Gyodong beopju, andong-soju, and munbeju are some of the premium versions; but to find a
greater variety, it is best to visit the producing regions.

Tipical food (Mexico)

The Pozole. ...

Cochinita pibil. ...
Chiles en Nogada. ...
Barbecue. ...
Carnitas. ...
Veracruz style fish. ...
tlayudas

The mole
The three best-known Mexican dishes abroad are: Tacos. The mole. The pozole.
As you sip different Mexican cocktails, you might find your new favorite drink to mix at home.
Tequila. Tequila is Mexico's most iconic export, especially since it's only allowed to be made
in five Mexican states. ...
Mezcal. ...
rootlet. ...
Daisy flower. ...

damiana. ...
Michelada. ...
Eggnog. ...
carajillo