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Elementary school and junior high school |
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Six years of elementary school education and three years of junior high school education are compulsory in Japan. School life will involve Japanese customs, events and rules. Please respect them and encourage your child to enjoy his or her school life without stress.
3-1 School age
School age means the age at which a child can enter a school: age six to enter an elementary school and age twelve to enter a junior high school.
In Japan, students belong to each grade according to their age. Those of foreign nationality are likely to be transferred into a grade according to their age.
3-2 School expenses
| National/public schools |
Entrance fees, tuition fees and textbooks are provided at no cost for elementary and junior high students. However, teaching materials other than textbooks, school supplies, lunch, excursions and uniforms must be prepared at your own expense. |
| Private schools |
Entrance fees and tuition fees must also be paid at your own expense. |
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