Friday, February 24, 2012

Could I attend High School in Japan halfway through the year

Could I attend High School in Japan halfway through the year?
I was going to go on an exchange trip to Japan starting this April, but I didn't manage to get into the program. However, one of my mom's friends lived in Japan for7 years, and he said one of his friends would be willing to take me in as an "exchange student." It wouldn't be a formal arrangement going through one of those programs, but it would still be the same concept. The thing is, because school already started over there, I wouldn't be able to go until the start of their second term - in September. Then I could stay for the rest of the school year (second & third term). This is a kinda perfect setup, because school here starts in September and whatnot, but I'm a bit worried... The reason I'm rushing to go this year is because my birthday is in February, and I'm 17 years old. Because my birthday is before April, I would be going into the last year of High School in Japan. And when I talked to one of these ladies that worked at an exchange program place, she told me Japan doesn't accept students past High School age. So I wouldn't be able to go NEXT April, because I'd be too old. So this year's my last shot for High School. But would the Japanese School System take me in partway through the year? And just how complicated is the arrangement for a student to get into the actual system so I could enroll in the school? Thanks in advance!
Japan - 1 Answers
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It's possible to join a high school in September in Japan. But you need to take an entrance exam and pass it. The exam will be all in Japanese. Do you think you can pass it? >she told me Japan doesn't accept students past High School age. This is false. You can join a high school even if you are over 18. >And just how complicated is the arrangement for a student to get into the actual system so I could enroll in the school? Choose a school, apply for it, take the exam.




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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Where can I find a foran exchange program in the US to go to Japan

Where can I find a foran exchange program in the US to go to Japan?
I really want to go to school in japan but I cant find a foran exchange program in Indiana. I'm in 8th grade please help me. Thanks alot. sorry I miss spelled foreign. I meant to mention that i'm homeschooled does that matter.
Japan - 1 Answers
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Being an exchange student is like no other experience. I am a 5-time host mom and new volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU). I HIGHLY recommend YFU. When I have asked other exchange students why they chose YFU, they basically said because YFU gave them more bang for their buck. My biggest piece of advice is to travel with an organization listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. If you just want a simple recommendation and then want to research the program on your own, you can stop reading now and go to yfu-usa.org. The website has an incredible amount of information. You can also contact former exchange students to Japan. If you don't mind, though, I'll continue to write some more. I don't know of any program that will accept a student who isn't at least 15 at the time of the exchange. You mentioned that you are in 8th grade. I'm guessing that you aren't 15 yet. But that's OK - it's good to get a 'head start' on research and also on saving money for the exchange. YFU has summer, year, and semester programs to Japan. They don't require any previous language study, but I would guess that individual schools would require at least a year of Japanese study before they would accept you for a semester or year. There are scholarships available, especially to Japan. Previous Japanese study is required for some of them. The scholarships are competitive, but over 300 of the 500 students who go overseas with YFU have at least a partial scholarship. You will have to go through an application process. You will have to fill out a form (online, over the phone, fax, various options exist), submit a recommendation, give permission for your school to send your grades to YFU, and answer some written questions. You will also have an in-person interview. It's not an interrogation - we just want to make sure that we can find a good host family for you. It is wonderful that you are considering this. Talk to your parents and teachers, do some research, and good luck to you no matter what you choose. Feel free to email me with more specific questions. PS You'll get a price break (about 10%) if your family hosts an exchange student before you go. Edit: YFU routinely accepts kids who have been homeschooled. It's a bit more paperwork, but not it's not too bad.



Posted by School In USA at 7:40 AM

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

What is the website for Kadena High School

What is the website for Kadena High School?
Kadena High School is a American high school in Japan. They are hosting a men's basketball tournament and I would like to get the details.
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kadenahighschool.edu maybe?
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www.kadenahighschool.com I've been there a million times and it's a pretty cool website.
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I found the link for the school so I hope this help you. So click on the link below and then click Sports Schedules and Results and your on your way.



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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

can you do a year of school in japan and finish somewhere else like U.S

can you do a year of school in japan and finish somewhere else like U.S?

Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Im not sure.



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