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Last UpdateJuly 18, 2008

Japanese Schools

Compulsory education in Japan consists of six years of elementary school (6 to 12 years of age) and three years of junior high school (12 to 15). Tuition and textbooks for these nine years of school are free of charge. Foreign nationals can also enroll in public schools, if their parents wish. The elementary and junior high school schedule is divided into three academic terms, from April to August, September to December and January to March in general. Students can enroll in the middle of a term.

School Selection System

When enrolling as a new first year student in a public elementary or junior high school, the school in which the student is supposed to enroll is determined by their address. However, parents/guardians may enroll students in a public elementary or junior high school other than the designated school. Parents/guardians who want to enroll their child in a school other than the designated school must submit an application by the deadline (a lottery system will be used if more students apply than the school can accommodate).
Inquiries: Educational Planning Section, (Hoya Bldg.)
Tel: 042-464-1311 (ext. 2614-2615)
042-438-4070 (direct)

Japanese Language Instruction

Beginning Japanese language instruction will be provided for students who are attending public elementary or junior high schools and who are having difficulties keeping up with lessons because they cannot speak Japanese.
Inquiries: Educational Guidance Section, (Hoya Bldg.)
Tel: 042-464-1311 (ext. 2633)

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