5 Countries With The Toughest Education In The World

3. Japan

PISA Score: 533

In Japan’s education system, students dive into six years of elementary school, followed by three years of junior and upper secondary school, all packed with rigorous content and high expectations. The pressure doesn’t stop there; entrance exams determine college fate, adding another layer of intensity. National/public universities in Japan are surprisingly affordable! Expect to pay around ¥500,000 for a year’s tuition, plus a one-time admission fee of roughly ¥300,000.