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Section 1
Japanese High Schools<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Q1. How do I enroll in high school? Are there high schools I can enroll in?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q2. When does the Japanese school year start?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q3. \u3010The Japanese School System\u3011
\nPlease tell me about the Japanese school system.<\/a><\/p>\n

Q4.\u3010Importance of enrolling in high school\u3011
\nDo I have to?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q5. \u3010Enrollment Requirements \u30fb Entrance Exams\u3011
\nHow do I enroll in high school?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q6. \u3010Japanese Language Ability\u3011
\nI do not understand Japanese. Can I still take the exam? Will I be able to learn at high school?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q7. \u3010Over School-age\u3011
\nI graduated from junior high school in my home country and am now 16. I have no Japanese ability, so taking high school exams would be difficult. Can I enroll in and study at a junior high school?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Section2
Advancing to High School<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Q1. Please tell me about the features of High Schools in Japan.<\/a><\/p>\n

Q2. How do students commute to school?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q3.\u3010Types of high schools etc.\u3011
\nWhat types of high schools are there?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q4. \u3010Tuition Fees\u3011
\nHow much are high school tuition fees?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q5. \u3010High School Entrance Examination System\u3011
\nWhat types of public high school entrance examinations are there?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q6. What are the requirements to take high school entrance exams?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q7. Will the entrance examination I take at a public high school be the same one everyone else takes?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q8. What are the series of events leading up to entrance examinations<\/a><\/p>\n

Q9. \u3010High School Life\u3011
\nI want to learn about a high school student\u2019s daily life.<\/a><\/p>\n

Q10. Web Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Section3
Status of Residence and Nationality<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Q1. \u3010Residence card\u3011
\nWhat is written on a residence card?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q2. \u3010Status of Residence\u3011
\nWhat is status of residence?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q3.As a high schooler, is there anything I need to do prior to working a part-time job?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q4. \u3010To Those with the Dependent Status\u3011
\nAm I able to work while I am under the \u201cDependent\u201d Status?<\/a><\/p>\n

Q5. I want to change my status of residence.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Section4
Useful Information and Contact Details<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Useful Information<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Section2 Advancing to High School<\/h1>\n\n
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Q1. Please tell me about the features of High Schools in Japan.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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A1.\n

\u3010There are many school events\u3011
\nAt high school, you\u2019ll be able to make various memories.
\nExamples:\n

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  • Entrance ceremony<\/li>\n
  • Athletic festival\/Sports Day<\/li>\n
  • Culture Festival<\/li>\n
  • School trips<\/li>\n
  • School inter-class ball-game competition<\/li>\n
  • Music Festival<\/li>\n
  • Graduation ceremony etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese kinds of events are chances to create new connections with your classmates and friends.<\/p>\n\n

    \u3010Uniform and Clothing\u3011
    \nA lot of high schools require you to wear a uniform daily but there are some schools that don\u2019t have that rule.<\/p>\n\n

    \u3010Lunch\u3011
    \nHigh schools usually don\u2019t provide lunch. High school students prepare their own lunches.\n

      \n
    • Bring a boxed lunch from home<\/li>\n
    • Buy lunch at a convenience store or supermarket<\/li>\n
    • Buy lunch at the school shop<\/li>\n
    • Eat at the cafeteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUse this time to freely interact with your classmates and deepen your connection.\n<\/p>\n

      \u3010Cleaning (public high schools)\u3011
      \nCleaning takes place in high school after classes are finished for the day.
      \nStudents clean the classrooms, hallways etc.<\/p>\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Q2. How do students commute to school?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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      \n
      A2. \n

      There are students who go to high school on foot or by bike, and there are also those who use public transportation, such as buses, or trains.
      \nStudents pay out of pocket when commuting by public transportation. Many students buy and use a commuter pass. Commuter passes allow you to travel along a set route as many times as you want, coming out slightly cheaper than if you bought a ticket every time.
      \nThere are different types of commuter passes, and the price depends on the route you take.
      \nWhen choosing a high school, make sure to check how much your daily and monthly commute costs will be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Q3. [Types of high schools etc.]
      What types of high schools are there?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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      \n
      A3. \n

      High schools are split into the two broad categories of \u201cpublic high schools\u201d and \u201cprivate high schools\u201d.
      \nTypes of high schools<\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n \n
      \u2460Public High Schools (Prefectural and Municipal)<\/th>\n \u30fbSchools managed by the prefecture or city
      \n\u30fbHigh school entrance exams have a first and second application round.
      \n\u30fbIn most cases, each person is only allowed to take one examination at one school.
      \n\u30fbYou will have to pass an entrance exam to attend a public high school.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u2461Private high schools<\/th>\n \u30fbA high school privately managed (by companies or organizations).
      \n\u30fbReligious beliefs, teaching styles and contents of study differ depending on the school.
      \n\u30fbYou can take exams for more than one school if you have the time.
      \n\u30fbExam contents differ depending on the school.
      \n\u30fbThese schools cost more money than public high schools.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

      \u203bAfter enrolling in a public or private high school, you can use the \u201cHigh School Tuition Support Fund\u201d system to help reduce expenses.
      For more details, please see Q4.\n<\/p>\n\n

      Types of courses<\/p>\n

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      Course<\/th>\n Days with lessons<\/th>\n Study hours per day<\/th>\n Years required to graduate<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      \u2460Zennichi-sei (Full-time)\n(Day)<\/th>\n Monday \u2013 Friday \/ Saturdays \/ Sundays (depending on the school)<\/td>\n Six to seven hours<\/td>\n Three years<\/td>\n Lessons are held during the day on weekdays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u2461Teiji-sei (Part-time)(Day)<\/th>\n Monday \u2013 Friday<\/td>\n Approximately four hours<\/td>\n Three to four years<\/td>\n Lessons are held on weekdays either during the day or at night. Students are allowed to do part-time work outside of class.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u2462(Part-time)(Night)<\/th>\n Monday \u2013 Friday<\/td>\n Approximately four hours<\/td>\n Grade system (three to four years) or credit system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u2463Tsuushin-sei (Correspondence)<\/th>\n Students attend classes at school a set number of times a year (schooling).<\/td>\n Three years+<\/td>\n Students study at home using textbooks and study books, and send \u201creports\u201d to school.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

      Types of Courses<\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n \n
      Futsu-ka(General course)<\/th>\n Students can study a well-rounded curriculum of various subjects, such as languages, geography, history, civics, mathematics, science and English.
      \nAfter graduating from high school, some people go on to university and specialist schools, and others immediately go on to work. \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Senmon-gakka(Specialized course)<\/th>\n Students study specialized fields in depth, such as international relations, English, science and math, nursing, art, industry, agriculture, fisheries, homemaking and so on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Q4. [Tuition Fees]
      How much are high school tuition fees?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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      A4. \n
      \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n
      <\/th>\n Public High Schools (full-day)<\/th>\n Private High Schools<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Examination Fee (only when taking entrance exams) <\/th>\n 2,200yen<\/td>\n 11,000yen\uff5e16,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Admission Fee (only when entering high school)<\/th>\n 5,650yen<\/td>\n 140,000yen\uff5e215,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tuition (annual)<\/th>\n 118,800yen<\/td>\n 240,000yen\uff5e400,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Miscellaneous Fees<\/th>\n 70,000yen\uff5e80,000yen<\/td>\n 180,000yen\uff5e520,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      [High school enrollment support fund system]
      \nIf you meet national requirements, you will receive the \u201chigh school enrollment support fund\u201d.
      \nThis fund is not directly paid to students or their guardians, but is instead sent to the school as tuition fees.
      \nPlease consult with your teachers when you enter high school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Q5. [High School Entrance Examination System]
      What types of public high school entrance examinations are there?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

      \n\n
      \n
      A5. \n

      Entrance examinations take place twice a year during \u201cfirst application\u201d and \u201csecond application\u201d periods.
      \nThe \u201cfirst application\u201d takes place in March every year. Many people will take the exam at this time.
      \nThe \u201csecond application\u201d is where schools who did not fulfil their quota during the first application period have a second round.\n<\/p>\n

      \u203bPrivate high schools have different application processes. For more details, please check each schools\u2019 website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Q6. What are the requirements to take high school entrance exams?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

      \n\n
      \n
      A6. \n

      \u3010Public High Schools\u3011
      Those who meet all the following criteria can take the examination.<\/p>\n

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      • At least 15 years or during the year they take the exam<\/li>\n
      • Reside in Miyagi Prefecture with their guardian(s), or plan to move to Miyagi after April 1
        \n(For schools that operate under a part-time school system, applicants must reside in Miyagi Prefecture or plan to move to Miyagi after April 1.)<\/li>\n
      • Fall under the category of \u2460 or \u2461
        \n\u2460People who have graduated from a junior high school in Japan, or will graduate in March.
        \n\u2461People who have completed 9 years of study in schools in foreign countries\/abroad.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u3010Private High Schools\u3011
        Each school is different. For more details, please check each schools\u2019 website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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        Q7. Will the entrance examination I take at a public high school be the same one everyone else takes?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

        \n\n
        \n
        A7. \n

        Those who have a limited understanding of Japanese can submit an \u201caccommodation request\u201d for alternative examination methods.
        \nFor example,\n

          \n
        • Decreasing the number of subjects on the entrance examination they take.<\/li>\n
        • Receiving more time to take the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n

          \nPublic high schools will decide courses of action on a case-by-case basis.
          \nBe aware that not all requests will be approved.
          \nThere is no way of knowing whether your request will be approved or not.
          \nEven if an accommodation request is approved, you will still have to put in effort to pass.<\/p>\n

          [Ways of submitting an accommodation request]\n

            \n
          • If you attend a junior high school, please consult with your school as soon as you can.
            \u203bYour junior high school will submit the request to the high school.\n<\/li>\n
          • If you do not attend junior high school, please consult with SenTIA or someone who is there to support you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n

            [People who can submit accommodation requests]\n

              \n
            1. Foreign nationals living in Miyagi prefecture, and Japanese nationals who did not attend elementary or junior high school in Japan.<\/li>\n
            2. Individuals with limited Japanese knowledge, despite being a Japanese national, to whom any of the following apply.
              \nLived abroad for over a year
              \nLess than 3 years since moving to Japan
              \n\u203bThere are cases where 1 applies to people with foreign roots even if they are Japanese nationals.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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              Q8. What are the series of events leading up to entrance examinations<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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              \n
              A8. \n
              Current junior high school students<\/div>\n
              Those who have received 9 years of education<\/div>\n
              \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
              July to\u3000August<\/th>\n 3-way parent-child meetings with teachers take place during the junior high school summer holiday. Please think about your first-choice school and let your teachers know.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              August<\/th>\n High school open campuses and school festivals (some schools hold these in September and October).
              \nCheck the website of schools you are interest in for more information. Going to these events will give you great insight on the school.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              September<\/th>\n The \u201cMiyagi Prefecture Public High School Student Selection Requirements List\u201d is released.
              \nYou\u2019ll find detailed information on examination dates and application quotas here.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              October<\/th>\n Information regarding applications for high school entrance exams and format are published.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              November<\/th>\n A Miyagi Prefecture Public High School Student Selection \u201cinformational session for taking entrance exams outside of the prefecture\u201d is held.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              December\u30fbJanuary<\/th>\n People who are submitted an accommodation request(s) should talk with the high school(s) they wish to take entrance examination(s) for. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              December<\/th>\n 3-way interviews are held at junior high schools. Students should have a first-choice school in mind at this time. (Discussions about accommodation requests will also take place.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              January<\/th>\n A survey on which public high schools students hope to apply to is circulated at junior high schools.<\/td>\n Private High School Entrance Exams<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              January to February<\/th>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              February<\/th>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              March<\/th>\n <\/td>\n Public High School Entrance Exams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              April<\/th>\n Confirm what you need to prepare before starting high school.
              \nStart of high school <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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              Q9. [High School Life]
              I want to learn about a high school student\u2019s daily life.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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              A9. \n

              \u2460Example of a Full-Time Schedule<\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
              8\uff1a25<\/td>\n Go to school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              8\uff1a45\uff5e9\uff1a35<\/td>\n Period 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              9\uff1a45\uff5e10\uff1a35<\/td>\n Period 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              10\uff1a45\uff5e11\uff1a35<\/td>\n Period 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              11\uff1a45\uff5e12\uff1a35<\/td>\n Period 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              12\uff1a35\uff5e13\uff1a20<\/td>\n Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              13\uff1a20\uff5e14\uff1a10<\/td>\n Period 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              14\uff1a20\uff5e15\uff1a10<\/td>\n Period 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              15\uff1a20\uff5e16\uff1a10<\/td>\n Period 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\n School day ends, club activities start<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

              \u2461Example of a Part-Time Schedule<\/p>\n

              \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
              9\uff1a15\uff5e10\uff1a00<\/td>\n Period 1<\/td>\n Day class<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              10\uff1a05\uff5e10\uff1a50<\/td>\n Period 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              11\uff1a00\uff5e11\uff1a45<\/td>\n Period 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              11\uff1a50\uff5e12\uff1a35<\/td>\n Period 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              12\uff1a35\uff5e13\uff1a35<\/td>\n Lunch Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              13\uff1a35\uff5e14\uff1a20<\/td>\n Period 5<\/td>\n Night class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              14\uff1a25\uff5e15\uff1a10<\/td>\n Period 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              15\uff1a20\uff5e16\uff1a05<\/td>\n Period 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              16\uff1a10\uff5e16\uff1a55<\/td>\n Period 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              16\uff1a55\uff5e17\uff1a40<\/td>\n Evening break (daytime club activities etc.)<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              17\uff1a40\uff5e18\uff1a25<\/td>\n Period 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              18\uff1a30\uff5e19\uff1a15<\/td>\n Period 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              19\uff1a20\uff5e20\uff1a05<\/td>\n Period 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              20\uff1a10\uff5e20\uff1a55<\/td>\n Period 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              20\uff1a55\uff5e21\uff1a45<\/td>\n After-school (Night club activities etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
              \n
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              Q10. Web Applications<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

              \n\n
              \n
              A10. \n

              Entrance examination application procedures have changed.
              \nYou now apply online. Junior high students will receive an explanation from their school.
              \nFor everyone else, please consult with SenTIA or the Sendai Multicultural Center. We will help you with the procedures.\n

                \n
              • You apply online.<\/li>\n
              • You also submit necessary documents online.<\/li>\n
              • You will pay examination and tuition fees by one of the following: credit card, convenience store payment, or Pay-easy.<\/li>\n
              • Every person prints out their certificate of examination themselves. You can print it from a convenience store printer.<\/li>\n
              • You can also confirm whether you passed or failed online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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