School life for a high school student in Japan

School life for a high school student in Japan?
This coming September ill be going into my second year of high school....to make a long story short...my high school sucks crap.... there aren't many clubs and sports teams suck. My school years runs from September to June. 1st semester is from September to December and ill have winter break for 2 weeks. School starts on the 2nd week in January and that's when 2nd semester starts. we'll have school till the last week of March which is 1 week of spring break. After that its school till mid June, which leads to the end of the year. I was wondering what it would be like if i did school in Japan. I been watching a lot of anime recently, and school there seems so much more fun and enjoyable. Whats there school year like as in when are there semesters and breaks, and if they actually have all those clubs too. Does the anime just make it seem fun? or is it actually like that
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Well, they have school all year, but they have like Christmas and some other holidays. But only for one day breaks, im pretty sure. Japan schooling is really good though. It can get u into some BADASS schools. Lol
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The Japanese school year starts in April and consists of three terms, separated by short holidays in spring and winter, and a one month long summer break. A characteristic of the Japanese school system are entrance exams, and with them a high competitiveness among students. Most high schools, universities, as well as a few private junior high schools and elementary schools require applicants to write entrance exams. In order to pass entrance exams to the best institutions, many students attend special preparation schools (juku) besides regular classes, or for one to two years between high school and university (yobiko). (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2150.html) I thought this was interesting- it's a site created by a Japanese high school and has some of the highlights of the school: http://chikushi.fku.ed.jp/kouryu/kokusai.html It seems like it really is pretty fun, but I know for a fact you'll be in for a LOT of work. Asian countries put a lot of emphasis on education, so you'll be studying a lot more than here. This is a link to a foreign exchange student website for more info: http://www.ayusa.org/students/study-abroad/japan/academic

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Can anyone born in Japan go to Japanese school

Can anyone born in Japan go to Japanese school?
What if you moved to Japan and your not japanese and you marry a japanese lady, and you have a mix baby. Would they be able to go to normal Japanese school? Or would they get like bullied?
Japan - 4 Answers
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With all the mixed race children from after the 2nd world war I should think they wouldn't even take any notice!
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As long as they can speak and understand Japanese in the native level, yes they can go to a Japanese school.
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Japan takes a policy of jus sanguinis so if either of the parent is Japanese and the kid will be regarded as the Japanese. Bullying is always problem in Japan not only for the hybrids but also someone with "strangeness". The suicide of 12 years girl, a hybrid of the Japanese and the Philippine was a big news of last year. But many of them can manage it with the help of friends, teachers, and parents.Japan is not multi-ethnic country and has a sort of xenophobe, but many of them have a sense to respect basic human right.
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Any child living in Japan legally can go to a normal Japanese school. It helps if they can speak Japanese to the level for their age though, otherwise it's a nightmare for them and the teachers. Kids get bullied everywhere, including their own native country. As said, any minor difference is picked up on, and picked on. That could be that they're half foreign, stupid, have a lisp, too intelligent for the liking of their peers, whiffy, greasy, whatever.

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Attending high school in Japan after graduating already

Attending high school in Japan after graduating already?
So I've already graduated from a high school in the US, I'm only 18, but I was wondering if it would be possible for me to attend a senior year of high school in Japan to better improve my reading, speaking, etc in the language. I'm going to try and do 2 years of university in Japan after doing 2 years back home. But I want to avoid doing that now, seeing as it's expensive and my language skills still aren't the best. If it was possible, what would I have to get? Student visa, permission from a school (then register myself?), a place to stay, way to pay for it... Speaking of which, what kind of fees or charges are students faced with attending high school in Japan?
Japan - 6 Answers
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With regards to the language, the Japanese school authorities would expect you to have some sort of basic understanding. (Forget Kanji for know) ( Take for example, you want to attend high school in the U.K and you did not speak a word of english you won't be accepted). If you get to grips with the basics, you can apply for a high school on the back of good grades. The fees are not going to be cheaper where you are at. From what i have seen, it varies but it is just as or as expensive as most schools in the states. So unless your folks will be sponsoring you, then it will definately be a costly experience. As a estimate, expect to pay $50k and up for fees which would include accomodation and necessities like clothes, food, etc
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As a general rule, I don't think public high schools in any country accept someone who has already graduated from high school because that would be a waste of taxpayers' money. What you can do at this point is either attend a Japanse language school in Japan before going to college, or attend one of the few universities that offer classes in English and take Japanese along with other classes. Either way, this will make you eligible for student visa. Costs will vary depending on the school and the location, but if you attend a school in Tokyo expect to spend 2,000,000 yen or so a year in tuition and living expense. Note also that it's not easy to 'transfer' to a Japanese university, even from another university in Japan, let alone from a school in the US, unless they have some kind of exchange program.
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Personally, I think it is a lost cause. Really. You failed to indicate whether or not you have sufficient Japanese skills to operate on a daily basis at the level, which is of prime importance. But I am guessing NOT. Of course, yes, you are going to have to have a place to stay. Schools frown upon students living in cardboard boxes around the stations, especially if you try to cut down on the commute time and set up your box outside the school. So figure in about $1000/month just for that. But as I said before, I have never seen this kind of situation actually, and in reality, take place. From the disjointed nature of your post, I am going to hazard a guess and say not only is it hopeless, but useless. You will be lost. You would be much better off finding some Japanese classes where you live and study there. Much cheaper. As for fees, inconsequential at public schools. At private schools, well, I pay $500/month as a round figure for my daughter to attend. BUT, and this is a big but, you have to show residency in the area for the public schools. How do you do that? Goes back to the $1000/month figure for an apartment and utilities. And even then, there is going to be extreme sucking of air back through the teeth on what to do. And I think the final answer is going to be a flat out NO. Jesus H. Christ, why do I even bother with answering these questions?
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Someone already suggested it, but the best solution to your problem is to attend a private Japanese language school. They will accept anyone who can pay the tuition and they can probably get you a temporary educational visa in Japan for the time you are studying. Good luck!
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Unless you already know native level Japanese, there's no way you'd survive one day in a school Japanese kids go to. Sorry, this just isn't practical. I'd suggest you learn Japanese at the college level here.
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A senor in high school is already expected to have learned most required kanji (2000+) , read and write Japanese. Your best option is: 1. Take Japanese classes at the University in your home country. 2. If you have a lot of money you can attend a private Japanese language school.

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school in Japan

school in Japan????????
i...am so nervous. uugh. im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, and im worrying about many things. My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? i am trying to memorize the hiragana characters, so i know some o the. i know phrases but thats it. im in the united states, so do i need to do something about staying in Japan for all of highschool????? am i allowed to stay for that long???? when does the school year begin, and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? my parents are allowing me, they finally said yes...but im not sure what i have to do to get into highschool. i dont know anything about how to do this!
Japan - 4 Answers
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You need to tell us how old you are first. Or there is no accurate answer. >im allowed to go to high school in japan, where i would live with my aunt, How do you live in Japan? I don't think you can get dependent visa even if your aunt is in Japan. Which visa do you get? >My aunt lives in Fussa,Tokyo. any schools there for foreigners who barely know Japanese????? Fussa has Yokota Air Base. If you live there as a child of military personnel, they would arrange school for you. Otherwise, there are few schools for kids without Japanese skill. If you are 15 or older, you would go to a high school. But high school in Japan is not compulsory. It means not everyone is allowed to go. You must take and pass entrance exam no matter which high school you go. >am i allowed to stay for that long???? You can't stay in Japan for more than 90 days without visa. >when does the school year begin, In April. >and how old would i be in 1st year of highschool? 15
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You cannot come to Japan and start living even with your aunt. Unless something happened to your parents, you are parentless and your aunt is your custodian (eg they have full legal custody of you), you might qualify for a dependent visa in that situation only. I'm curious about the situation that allows you to go to Japan and live with your aunt? Are you a duel national with Japanese citizenship?
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This is somewhat unusual. You have two chances..... 1- You currently have dual citizenship. If so, you are in like Flynn. if not..... 2- Your aunt would probably, and I say probably, be able to help if she could show that she had guardianship/custody of you. Failing one of these, I guess there would be the possibility of some kind of exchange program, but I wouldn't want to bet on that being a happening thing. But without speaking, reading and writing Japanese, you are screwed in a major way unless you have the money to pay for a private international school. Could you make it in a public high school? Well, first there are the tests, which are in Japanese. You decide if you could handle those. Secondly, the courses in public high schools are in, you guessed it, Japanese. But I guess if you can pass the entrance exams, you'll be okay. Which brings us back to the question as to whether or not you can 1- either pass the entrance exams or 2- have the money for a private international school. I think you can see where this is going, huh?
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I know some American come to Japan as the exchange student for high school, but don't know if it's possible to go to the high school as the permanent one. Kita-tama high school near Fussa accepts non-native Japanese speakers: http://educationinjapan.wordpress.com/the-scoop-on-schools/tokyo-metropolitan-government-kitatama-high-school-tachikawa-tokyo/ You will come to Japan on your own will, won't you? So remember you have an option, you can suspend your plan right now if you are not confident of the proficiency. You don't need to get hurried.

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