Japan has one of the highly integrated higher education systems in Asia. Japans approach to science and technology is highly rated thus their education levels very structured from childhood to primary through secondary to tertiary levels. With 126 million people living in Japan it has a cultural rich environment. Greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

A student who achieves high scores on A-levels may have more options when it comes to choosing an advanced degree program. A-level exam scores are often a major factor in gaining enrollment in a respected university.