As in other Asian countries such as Singapore and China, standardised tests are a common feature, contributing to the high numbers of school dropouts.Contents * 1 History * 2 Characteristics * 3 Stages o 3.1 Pre-School o 3.2 Primary o 3.3 Secondary + 3.3.1 Public secondary schools + 3.3.2 Chinese independent high schools o 3.4 Pre-University o 3.5 Tertiary + 3.5.1 Postgraduate Programmes + 3.5.2 V