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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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Section 3 Status of Residence and Nationality<\/h1>\n
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\u201cStatus of Residence\u201d is very important.
\nThis section affects everyone so we have compiled everything together in an easy-to-understand format.
\nPlease read along with your family and think about the future.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Q1. \u3010Residence card\u3011
What is written on a residence card?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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A1.\n

A residence card has the following written on it.\n

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  • Name<\/li>\n
  • Nationality<\/li>\n
  • Sex<\/li>\n
  • Date of Birth<\/li>\n
  • Status<\/li>\n
  • Period of Stay (Date of Expiration)<\/li>\n
  • Kind of work you can do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It is important that everyone aged 16 or older carries this card whenever they leave home.<\/p>\n

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    • \n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Q2. \u3010Status of Residence\u3011
      What is status of residence?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n

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      A2. \n

      Your \u201cStatus of residence\u201d is the purpose you came to Japan for, and outlines the type of work you can do.
      \nThe following are common statuses children have.\n

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      • Dependent<\/li>\n
      • Permanent Resident<\/li>\n
      • Long-Term Resident<\/li>\n
      • Designated Activities<\/li>\n
      • Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident<\/li>\n
      • Spouse or Child of Japanese National<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Check your card to see what your status of residence is.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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

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        A3. \n

        If you can find a place willing to hire a high schooler, you can work there.
        \nHowever, depending on your status of residency there may be some procedures that you will need to complete.<\/p>\n\n

        \u3010Those who can work without completing any further procedures\u3011\n

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        • Permanent Resident<\/li>\n
        • Long-Term Resident<\/li>\n
        • Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident<\/li>\n
        • Spouse or Child of Japanese National<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n

          \u3010Those who need to complete extra procedures\u3011
          \nIf you are under the \u201cDependent\u201d status, you will need to fill out an \u201capplication for permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted\u201d and submit it at the Immigration Bureau.\n
          \nSenTIA or SenCUL can help!<\/p>\n

          \u3010Everyone else\u3011
          \nOther statuses of residence require different procedures, and so you will have to confirm the procedures with either the Immigration Bureau or an administrative scrivener.
          \nSenTIA or SenCUL can help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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

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          A4. \n

          Once granted \u201cpermission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted,\u201d \u201cdependents\u201d can work part-time for up to 28 hours a week.
          \nWhen you become an adult and want to work full-time, you won\u2019t be able to do so under dependent status.
          \nHowever, in the future you can change your status of residence when you are making the change to working full time.<\/p>\n

          Please look at the following flowchart with your family to start thinking about the future.<\/p>\n\n

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

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          A5. \n

          The procedures vary depending on your nationality.<\/p>\n

          \uff1cThose with multiple nationalities\uff1e
          \nThose with Japanese nationality and a different country\u2019s nationality will be forced to pick one.<\/p>\n

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          \uff1cThose who don\u2019t have Japanese nationality\uff1e
          \nThose who want Japanese nationality can apply for naturalization.<\/p>\n

          Below is a list of the minimum requirements. Be aware that requirements differ from person-to-person.\n

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          • Lived in Japan for at least 5 years<\/li>\n
          • At least 18 years old and in your home country, legally an adult<\/li>\n
          • Living a sincere life (having good behavior\uff09<\/li>\n
          • Not struggling in life\uff08able to make enough to live on in Japan\uff09<\/li>\n
          • Have not taken or considered taking violent action against the Japanese government<\/li>\n
          • Possessing basic ability to read and write in Japanese<\/li>\n<\/p>\n

            \u203bCriteria that are not necessary but will help\n

          • Born in Japan<\/li>\n
          • Child of a Japanese national<\/li>\n
          • Married to a Japanese national<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n

            \u3010For consultations about changing nationality\u3011
            \nFamily Registration Section, Civil Affairs and Administrative Department, Sendai Legal Affairs Bureau
            \nTEL: 022-225-5611\n<\/p>\n

            Be sure to discuss changing your nationality with your family if you are considering it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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