Japanese Education System Implemented in Several Schools in Erbil
A Japanese delegation visited a number of schools In Erbil to assess the progress of the program and evaluate the effectiveness of its implementation.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Several primary schools in Erbil have begun implementing the Japanese education system, aiming to enhance the quality of learning in the Kurdistan Region. As part of this initiative, a Japanese delegation visited a number of schools to assess the progress of the program and evaluate the effectiveness of its implementation.
Expanding the Japanese Model in More Schools
Shilan Khalil, Director of Planning at the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Education, told Kurdistan24 on Tuesday, that the trial phase of the Japanese education model was introduced in seven schools in Erbil in November 2024. Based on the results, the Ministry now plans to expand the system to ten additional schools in 2025.
JICA’s Commitment to Educational Development
Hiroshi Suzuki, head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) office in Iraq, emphasized the importance of enhancing primary education standards in the Kurdistan Region. Speaking to Kurdistan24, Suzuki stated:
"Our goal is to understand how we can elevate the education system in Kurdistan, particularly at the primary level. In Japan, early education is given great importance, as it serves as the foundation for a child’s academic and personal growth."
KRG's Vision for Educational Reform
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is keen to benefit from Japan’s advanced education model, which prioritizes student discipline, interactive learning, and critical thinking skills. The pilot phase has been successfully implemented, and project supervisors remain committed to ensuring the smooth adaptation of the Japanese system in Kurdish schools.