In the Korean education system, they need to spend 6 years in primary, 3 years in lower secondary, 3 years in high school, and another 2-3 years in higher education. Most Koreans will undergo 12 years of education starting from age 6 to 18 years old. Schools that cater for different level of educations are available such as kindergarten, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and higher educational institution. Primary and middle school educations are compulsory in Korea and after their high school education; they could choose whether to pursue high education for a degree or doctorate. Elementary and secondary schools have more than 34 weeks of school days for every academic year and are considered quite heavy. A high schooled usually start school at 7.30 am and ends at 5pm, but some stayed for 9pm to 10pm for self studying. For college, they have about 32 weeks of schooldays and are split between two semesters from 1st March to 31st August, and 1st September to either 28th or 29th Feburary.
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