“Junior high school enrollment guidance” documents arrive around October. These documents herald a significant step for children in Japan. Today we stand before Kaga Junior High School in Tokyo.
Kaga Junior High School is a municipal junior high school. It is run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education. The school provides compulsory education for students. Education is compulsory in Japan from elementary to junior high school.
Did you know foreign children can also attend Japanese junior high schools? If a foreign child wishes to attend Kaga Junior High School, they can enroll. Tuition is free at Kaga Junior High School. This applies to all public junior high schools run by municipalities. However, there are fees for teaching materials and school lunches.
Children usually enroll in junior high when they turn 12. To enroll your child at Kaga Junior High School, contact the municipal office. This is necessary even if your child attends elementary school in the same town. The municipal office will send a “Notice of Enrollment”. This notice indicates the school your child will attend. It also specifies the date and time of the entrance ceremony at Kaga Junior High School.
Uniforms are common in Japanese junior high schools. Ask the school where to buy the Kaga Junior High School uniform. You can enroll your child in Kaga Junior High School mid-year. This is possible as long as your child is between 6 and 15 years old. First complete your resident registration. Then inform the municipal office that you want to enroll your child in school. Your child can attend Kaga Junior High School even if it is not April.
There are support systems for students who do not speak Japanese. Kaga Junior High School can offer support. This includes learning the Japanese language. It also includes help catching up on schoolwork. Interpreting services may also be available at Kaga Junior High School. Ask the school about available support.
“Gakudo Hoiku” offers after-school childcare. This supports elementary school students. It helps students whose guardians work after school. Adults supervise the children. This ensures their safety. These facilities also operate during school breaks. This includes summer and spring breaks. Contact the facility for details on times and fees. Kaga Junior High School plays a crucial role. It supports the education and well-being of its students.