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In November 1970, the Japanese Ministry of Education published a report entitled "Educational Standards in Japan". This publication was intended to inform the general public of educational standards in this country as compared with other selected countries. It attempted a comparative study of education both in its quantitative and qualitative aspects. The present volume is a complete translation of this report.

In recent years academic and government circles in many foreign countries have focused more attention on education in Japan. There has been great demand for more factual information written in English relating to the educational scene as a whole in this country. In order to meet this demand, this English version of the report has been prepared and published. It is hoped that it will be of use and value to those who are interested in education in Japan.

Gratitude is expressed to Mr. T. J. Pempel, Ph. D. candidate in political science at Columbia University, who has reviewed and amended the English version of this publication.

March 1971 Kikuo NIshida Director Planning and Research MInistry's Secretariat Ministry of Education