Lesson 2 discussed how education systems around the world generally require basic compulsory education, though the number of years required varies by country. In the Philippines, kindergarten is now mandatory under Republic Act 10157. Students receive a diploma or certificate upon completing each level of basic education, such as grade 6, 10, or 12, which is required to advance to higher education available in most countries. With the K-12 program, the Philippines now has the same number of years in basic education as other countries. Advanced higher education such as master's and doctoral degrees can be obtained in many colleges and universities both in one's home country and abroad.

1. SUMMARY:
Lesson 2 gave us the information that education is universal.
From the different systems presented, we can say that basic
education is compulsory in all these countries. This is also true
to the Philippines. This is a positive response to global
education as presented by the United Nations. However, the
number of years in every level, primary or secondary, for
some countries varies. Kindergarten or pre-school, now made
compulsory by the virtue of Republic act 10157,
institutionalizer universal kindergarten. For every exit level
(Grade 6, Grade 10, Grade 12) in the educational structure in
basic education, a student is certified through a diploma or a
certificate of completion. The certificate or diploma is one of
the requirements for entrance to higher or tertiary education
which is available in almost all countries. With the
implementation of the K to 12 in the Philippines, the number
of years in basic education is now equal to those of other
countries in the world.
For advanced higher education, master’s degrees and
doctorate degrees are offered in many colleges and
universities of the countries. You can also get enrolled for
your own graduate degrees in these colleges and universities
here or abroad.