Glossary · Elementary school
指定校変更shiteikō henkōdesignated-school change
What it means
A Nerima resident who wants a ward school outside the zone files a designated-school change (指定校変更, shiteikō henkō).
Guides that use 指定校変更
- The public elementary school follows your address, unless your ward runs a choice roundElementary school entry
- The grade-6 'which junior high?' survey: what each answer means for the wardElementary school, grades 1–3
Related words
- 指定校 (shiteikō)designated school
- 通学区域 (tsūgaku kuiki)school zone
- 学校選択制度 (gakkō sentaku seido)school choice system
- 区域外就学 (kuikigai shūgaku)out-of-area enrolment
- 入学許可書 (nyūgaku kyokasho)admission permit
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.