LANGUAGE TEACHING IN KOREA, SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA

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In the study, the education systems and language teaching systems of South Korea, Singapore and Australia were analysed. Since the research was designed with the literature review method, information about the general geographical structure of the countries examined in the process was given. Subsequently, explanations about how the education systems are. Finally, language teaching approaches are discussed.

In South Korea, one of the countries analysed in this study, kindergarten education covers the 3-5 age range and is not compulsory. Korea's education system is basically modelled on the American model. Primary school is six years, followed by three years of middle school and three years of high school. Students start school at the age of 7 and graduate at the age of 18. Primary and middle school are compulsory. High school education is not compulsory. However, almost everyone receives high school education. As in other countries, Korea has a mix of public and private schools. There are also high schools orientated towards certain fields. Foreign languages and arts schools, vocational schools are examples.

In Singapore, one of the countries covered in the study, a 3-year pre-school education programme is implemented for children aged 3-6 years. In addition to English, which is accepted as the primary language, students also learn Malay, Tamil or Chinese as their mother tongue. Primary education consists of a 4-year "Foundation Stage" between Grades 1 and 4 and a 2-year "Orientation Stage" covering Grades 5 and 6. The general aim of primary school is to give pupils a good command of English, mother tongue and mathematics. At the end of 6th grade, they take the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

The education system in Australia, which is one of the countries considered within the scope of the research, starts with pre-school education and continues with primary and secondary education. This education period is 13 years in total. It is compulsory for children aged 6-15 to attend school and the compulsory education period is 10 years. Children usually start school at the age of 5. Students who have completed 10 years of compulsory education and want to have a profession without studying at university attend "State Vocational Training Institutions" or vocational high schools to receive vocational training. Students who finish high school can apply to universities or colleges according to the exam scores they receive.