09 08 worldview and enhance communication skills in an international environment. To that end, the policy presents a multifaceted approach, including the establishment of bilingual benchmark schools and colleges, a multidisciplinary education taught in English at senior secondary schools or below, recruitment of English-speaking native professionals, and implementation of self-learning and assessment systems in English. D Future Prospects Education is an endeavor to help children grow in a safe environment and find their anchors in life so as to have the courage to pursue and achieve their dreams. The 12-year Basic Education Curriculum Guidelines are a critical driving force behind the general education reform in Taiwan, where both teachers and students are moving towards a better future. The MOE will keep encouraging teachers to develop professionally, supporting them with necessary resources in classrooms, and upgrading the environment of learning for better quality education. The MOE carefully maps out policies that will shape education into a driving force for individual growth and a cornerstone of national development. In Taiwan’s current education system, students may study for up to 20 years, which includes six years of primary education, three years of junior high school, three years of senior secondary school, four years of higher education, one to four years for a master’s degree, and two to seven years for a doctoral degree. A Compulsory Education The nine-year compulsory education system, of which six years are for primary education and three years are for junior high school, was put into effect in SY1968. In order to offer more diverse development opportunities for junior high school students, technical education is included as well, in addition to the regular curriculum. Practical classes allow students to better understand vocational education and their future career choices. Senior Secondary Education Senior secondary education consists of three years of schooling and includes “general senior high schools,” “skill-based senior high schools,” “comprehensive senior high schools,” and “specialized senior high schools.” C Junior College Education Junior college education can be classified according to admission requirements into fiveB The Education Administration System Ministry of Education SDG 4 Administration Line Guidance Line Executive Yuan (Cabinet) Ministry of Education County & City Governments Municipalities National Schools at All Levels Bureau/Department of Education Bureau of Education National Social Education Organizations County & City Schools at All Levels Municipal Schools at All Levels Private Universities, Colleges & Junior Colleges County & City Social Education Organizations Municipal Social Education Organizations Private Senior Secondary Schools Private Junior high Schools, Primary Schools & Preschools Private Secondary Schools, Primary Schools & Preschools
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