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Eiken dates and fees for an individual applicant in the 2026 session list
英検 個人申込の日程と検定料（2026年度）
Eiken (英検, the English proficiency test run by the Eiken Foundation) publishes three sessions a year for people who register themselves. The page read on 7…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
If you leave Japan, tell the school or the board before you go
帰国・出国の前に学校へ相談する
The Ministry of Education's guidebook for foreign children says that if you will leave Japan, including to return to another country, you should consult the…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
If you think your child is being bullied, the school has to look into it
いじめ防止対策推進法で学校がすること
Japan's bullying-prevention act (いじめ防止対策推進法) is posted by the Ministry of Education. It defines bullying (いじめ, ijime) as an act, including online, by another…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
Japanese-language lessons at a public school: the special curriculum and how to ask for it
日本語指導が必要な児童生徒の「特別の教育課程」
A public elementary or junior high school in Japan can teach Japanese to a child who is not yet at home in the language as part of the child's timetable.…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
Kanji Kentei paper test: the February 2027 session and fees
漢検 公開会場（個人受検）の検定日・受付期間・検定料
A child can take the Kanji Kentei (漢検, Kanken) on paper at one of the foundation's public venues (公開会場, kōkai kaijō) by registering as an individual. Levels 1…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
Kanji Kentei: which level matches which school year
漢検 各級のレベル・対象漢字数・合格基準
The Kanji Kentei (漢検, Kanken, Japan Kanji Aptitude Test) is run by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (日本漢字能力検定協会). It has twelve levels. Each level…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
Moving house inside Japan: tell the school before you file the move
国内転学の手続き
If you move inside Japan and the child has to change public schools (転学, tengaku), the Ministry of Education's guidebook lists this order. It also says to…
All of JapanVerified Oct 7, 2026
Yokohama: where to ask if you are worried about your child's development at school
横浜市特別支援教育総合センターの就学相談・教育相談
If you are worried about how your child is learning or getting on at school, Yokohama's board of education has one place to ask: the Special Needs Education…
Yokohama only横浜市Verified Oct 7, 2026