Glossary · Elementary school
就学相談shūgaku sōdanschool-entry consultation
What it means
Before the child starts school, the leaflet says to use the school-entry consultation window (就学相談, shūgaku sōdan) at the municipal board of education.
Guides that use 就学相談
- Special-needs routes in Tokyo: the support room, the class, and who decidesElementary school, grades 1–3
- The grade-6 'which junior high?' survey: what each answer means for the wardElementary school, grades 1–3
- Yokohama: where to ask if you are worried about your child's development at schoolAcross all stages
Related words
- 相談 (sōdan)consultation
- 特別支援教室 (tokubetsu shien kyōshitsu)special-needs support room
- 自立活動 (jiritsu katsudō)independent activities
- 通学区域 (tsūgaku kuiki)school zone
- 指定校変更 (shiteikō henkō)designated-school change
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.