就学
就学, 5〜6歳, 5 件
In a Japanese school the grade follows the child's age, not the old school's grade
学年は4月1日の年齢で決まる
When a child joins a Japanese elementary or junior high, the grade is set by age. The Ministry of Education's guidebook for foreign children says children…
日本全国2026年10月7日 に確認
Minato ward: the preschool-entry health check is at your address's school
港区 令和9年度就学時健康診断
Minato ward (港区) has published the preschool-entry health check (就学時健康診断, shūgakuji kenkō shindan) for children due to start school in April 2027. You go to…
Minato のみ港区2026年10月7日 に確認
Nerima after-school club: apply again for April 2027, even if your child already attends
練馬区 令和9年度学童クラブの一次申請
Nerima ward (練馬区) requires a new application for its after-school club (学童クラブ, gakudō kurabu) even if your child is already in a club or already waiting. The…
Nerima のみ練馬区2026年10月7日 に確認
Public school tuition is free; supplies and lunch can be helped if the board agrees
就学援助と公立学校の授業料
The Ministry of Education's guidebook for foreign children says tuition at public elementary schools, junior highs, the elementary and junior-high departments…
日本全国2026年10月7日 に確認
The Japanese school year starts in April and the long break is summer
学年は4月に始まり、長い休みは夏休み
A class newsletter (学級だより) and a holiday guide (長期休業のしおり) use the Japanese school year. The Ministry of Education's guidebook says the year starts in April…
日本全国2026年10月7日 に確認