elementary course; primary department
Refers to the introductory or elementary division of a school or course of study, often in contrast with 中等科 (intermediate) and 高等科 (advanced).
She started learning piano in the elementary course.
This school has elementary, intermediate, and advanced departments.
Advanced course; the highest level in a three-tier system.
Compound of 初等 (elementary, primary) and 科 (department, course).