North Korean Education System

At what age does education begin in North Korea?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

How long does basic education for children in North Korea last?

• 6 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

Which subjects are emphasized in the elementary school curriculum, related to propaganda?

• Mathematics and Physics

• History and Collective Language

• Collective Language and Art

• Literature and Natural Sciences

At what age do students move on to the second cycle of high school in North Korea?

• 13 years

• 15 years

• 16 years

• 18 years

What are the main criteria for admission to higher education in North Korea?

• Sports achievements

• Excellent grades

• Excellent grades and political loyalty

• Proficiency in a foreign language

What are the three grading possibilities in the North Korean school system?

• 1-5 scale, letter grades, pass/fail

• 0-100 scale, letter grades, pass/fail

• 1-10 scale, letter grades, pass/fail

• 0-50 scale, letter grades, pass/fail

How long is a school day in North Korea?

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

What are the consequences of not following uniform rules and rebelling in North Korean schools?

• Fines for parents

• Suspension from school

• Forced labor assignment

• Serious consequences, including expulsion

Why is information about the North Korean education system difficult to access for people outside the country?

• Due to the lack of schools in North Korea

• Because of government restrictions and information control

• Due to the low level of education in the country

• Due to a lack of interest from the global educational community