Glossary · Elementary school
学童クラブgakudō kurabuafter-school club
What it means
The supervised place parents apply for is the after-school children's club (放課後児童クラブ, hōkago jidō kurabu), which wards usually call 学童クラブ (gakudō kurabu).
Guides that use 学童クラブ
- After-school care: the registered club, the open room, and what a full club does nextElementary school entry
- Nerima after-school club: apply again for April 2027, even if your child already attendsElementary school entry
- Setagaya after-school club: April 2027 applications open online on 2 November 2026Elementary school entry
Related words
- 放課後児童クラブ (hōkago jidō kurabu)after-school children's club
- 小1の壁 (shōichi no kabe)the grade-1 wall
- 放課後子供教室 (hōkago kodomo kyōshitsu)after-school children's classroom
Tools and pages for this stage
What to do next
- Find your child's path: the free juken check
Free, no sign-in. The route that fits, what it costs and the deadlines on the way.
- See the season pass
Verified dates and fees for every school, a reminder before each deadline, unlimited questions.