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 Education 教育 |
Education
The Japanese education system consists of six years of primary school, three years of junior high school and three years of high school. Alternatively, many private schools offer a six year programme incorporating both junior high school and high school, Specialised schools may offer a five year programme comprising high school and two years of junior college. The first nine years of schooling are compulsory. There are two options for tertiary education : junior college (two years) and university (four years). Preschool education is provided by nurseries and kindergartens.
There are three terms to a school year: summer, winter and spring, which are each followed by a vacation period. The school year begins in April and ends in March of the following year.
There are no international schools in Kagoshima City, however foreign children may enroll in a Japanese language course offered through Meizan Primary School.
Meizan Primary School
6-43 Yamashita-cho
224-7126.
PRE-SCHOOL
Nursery schools take care of young children while their parents or guardians are working. Kindergartens offer three, two and one year programmes, which meet the needs of three, four and five year old children respectively. Enrollment depends on what kind of course the parents wish to enter the child. In order to enroll, the child must have reached the appropriate age for the course being entered into by April 1 of the entrance year and have valid alien registration.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
In order to enter primary school, the child has to be six years or older as at April 1 of the entrance year, and must have completed his or her foreign resident registration.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
To be able to enter into junior high school, the child must have graduated from a primary school and have a valid foreign resident registration card.
HIGH SCHOOL
Similarly, in order to enter high school, the child must have graduated from a junior high school, pass an entrance examination and have a valid foreign resident registration card.
TERTIARY EDUCATION
In order to enter university or college, the student must have graduated from high school, passed an entrance examination and have a valid foreign resident registration card.
EDUCATION FOR THE DISABLED
There are several schools for the physically and mentally impaired, with enrollment into each depending on the degree of disability. For more information, contact the City Board of Education.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
There are many adult education courses offered at community centres throughout Kagoshima. Contact the City Board of Education for specific details.
OTHER SCHOOLS
In addition to the above, there are special training schools and miscellaneous schools. Both offer training in specialized fields, skills and professions.
ENQUIRIES
For more information about education or enrolling in school, or schools in your area, call the City Board of Education.
City Board of Education
6-1 Yamashita-cho
227-1921
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