The Philippines must catch up with the rest of the world in education based on several reports. It ranks low among ASEAN countries in measures of education quality and innovation capacity. It also has the shortest pre-university program in Asia at just 10 years total, compared to 12-15 years in other countries. The K-12 program aims to address these issues by streamlining the curriculum, improving teaching quality, expanding job opportunities, and better preparing students for higher education or work. It will provide universal Kindergarten and add 2 years to basic education, for a total of 13 years of pre-university education.