Glossary · Junior high and high-school entry
小論文shōronbunessay
What it means
Each school also sets at least one of: an essay (小論文, shōronbun), a composition (作文, sakubun), a practical test, or another test it designs.
Guides that use 小論文
- Tokyo public high schools, April 2027 entry: the January recommendation roundHigh-school entrance exams
- April 2027: the IB course at Tokyo Metropolitan Kokusai High School, and a returnee transfer at a national secondary schoolHigh-school entrance exams
Related words
- 作文 (sakubun)composition
- 推薦に基づく選抜 (suisen ni motozuku senbatsu)selection based on recommendation
- 個人面接 (kojin mensetsu)individual interview
- 集団討論 (shūdan tōron)group discussion
- 自己PRカード (jiko PR kādo)self-introduction card
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.