英語

2019 Edition

The Japanese School System

High School in Niigata

Ⅰ The Structure of Japanese Schools
1 The Japanese Education System
Age
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Age
15
Age
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Age 6

Graduate School(2 or 5 years)
University (4 yrs.)

LateSecondary
Education
School (3 yrs.)

2-YearCollege (2yrs.)

Trade School(1-4 yrs.)

High School (3 yrs.)
Full-time (3 yrs.), Part-time orCorrespondence High School (3-4
yrs.)

Lower
Secondary
Education
School (3 yrs.)

Specialized
Vocational
High School (5yrs.)

SpecialTrainingHigh
School (1-3yrs.)

Junior High School (3 yrs.)
Elementary School (6 yrs.)

Preschool / Kindergarten(1) The 6・3・3・4 System
The Japanese education system consists of a 6･3･3･4 system: 6 years of elementary school, 3
years of junior high school, 3 years of high school, and 4 years of university (or 2 years of college).
(2) Compulsory Education
Under the compulsory education system, all children are required to attend and graduate
both elementary and junior high school. Although the compulsory education requirement applies
only to Japanese nationals, non-Japanese children between the ages of 6-15 living in Japan areable to attend elementary and junior high school at the same cost as Japanese children
regardless of nationality.
Additionally, in 1994, Japan ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted by
the UN General Assembly in 1989.
This convention mandates that the right of all children to an education must be recognized.
While Japan does not mandate that guardians of non-Japanese children must have theirchildren receive an education, children are guaranteed their right to one.
(3) After Graduating Junior High SchoolStudents must choose their own course upon graduating from junior high school. In Japan,
over 98% of students attend high school.
There are also special training and vocational schools where students can learn the skills
required for various trades.
As there are many different kinds of schools, students need to think thoroughly about futureplans and what type of high school they want to go to.
(4) High School Entrance Requirements
Students entering high school must be 15 years of age or older and have finished compulsory
education.
Those who finish the equivalent of compulsory education in a foreign country (9 years) andhave a certificate or diploma are also eligible to enroll in high school.
An exam equivalent to the completion of junior high school is also available in place of
graduation certification. (See Page 7)
In addition to the above, students must also pass a high school entrance examination. (SeePage 4)1

2 Reasons for Going to High School(1) High school increases options in the future.
In Japan, many companies require workers to have graduated highschool. Those who graduate from high school are able to work in many
more fields. High school graduates are also qualified to go on to college,
junior college, or vocational school.
(2) Students learn important social skills through their days at school.

Ⅱ High Schools in Niigata
1 Types of High Schools(1) Public and Private
There are 3 types of high schools in Niigata: public (run by either
the Niigata Prefectural Government or a municipal government),
private, and national vocational (run by the national government).
The entrance examination and school fees are different between public and private schools.
The following information is about public schools.
(2) Enrollment Courses
There are 3 types of enrollment in high schools: full-time, part-time, and correspondence
courses.
Enrollment
courseFull-time

Class schedule

Part-time-Mon. through Fri.
-"grade system":evening classes(6:00pm to 9:00pm) -"credit system":-"credit system":
50-minute classes
Morning and/orStudents create theirevening classes,
own schedules
depending on theschool.
-Club activities
Generally, study takes place at home.
Students must go to school 2 to 3 times amonth to receive direct guidance from ateacher.
Students are able to graduate if they pass allof their reports and tests.

Correspondence

Mon. through Fri.,
8:30am- 3:30pm

Hours of study perday-50-minute classes-6 classes per day-Club activities-"grade system":
4 classes per day.

Years until
graduation
3 years-"gradesystem":4 years

Course ofstudy-General,-Specialty-Integrated
General-"creditsystem":3+ years
3 or more

General※ Among the three enrollment categories, several schools have adopted a “credit system.” (Inthe “credit system,” students are not divided by grade/year. Any student who obtains therequired numbers of credits can graduate.)(3) Courses of Study
High schools have "courses of study" as can be seen above. These are divided into 3
courses based on the main area of study: general, specialty, and integrated.
Some schools have more than 1 course of study available.
① General Course
Students focus on learning general subjects such as Japanese, math, and English.
Many students want to go to university or work for a company after graduation.
Names of the types of high school courses: General, General・Research, General・Scienceand mathematics, etc.
2② Specialty Course
Students take classes that specialize in subject areas related to their career path, as wellclasses such as music.
Agriculture - Students learn a variety of things about agriculture and forestry such as
vegetable and flower cultivation, food processing, and so on.
Courses: Production Technology, Environmental Science, Food Science, Biological
Resources, Human Life and the Environment, etc.
Industry - Students learn the fundamentals of industry and machine
operation through manufacturing, or monozukuri.
Courses: Machinery, Machine Systems, Electricity, Architecture,
Public works, Industrial chemisty, Electronic machinery, Industrial master,
Japanese architecture, etc.
Commerce - Students learn practical knowledge and skills necessary
for businesses such as bookkeeping, accounting and business information.
Courses: Commerce, Information processing, Integrated business,
Information business
Family Management - Students learn basic knowledge and skills needed for daily life
such as cooking, sewing and child care.
Courses: Home Economics, Foods, Lifestyle
Fisheries Science – Students learn such things as how to operate a fishing boat, fish
farming and food processing.
Courses: Marine Resources, Marine Development
Others – Refers to the following courses:
Science and Mathematics: Students learn advanced science and math to pursue careers
in healthcare and the sciences.
English, Science, and Math: Students specialize in English and information utilization.
Music: Students focus on subjects such as piano, instruments, and singing to pursue
careers in music.
International Cultural Studies: Students take enhanced English classes in order topursue a career in the global marketplace.
International Studies: Students acquire practical skills in subjects such as English
communication.
Information Technology: Students take enriched math and science classes in order to be
successful in an information-oriented society.
③ Integrated Course
Students learn general subjects, such as Japanese and math, along with specialized elective
subjects in their field of interest. Students can create their own class schedule. Integrated
studies follow the credit system.
Please take a look at available materials to know what kind of courses each school has.
There is additional information on the website of the High School Education Division of the
Niigata Prefectural Bureau of Education (http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/kotogakko). Please
consult these materials for more information about private or special vocational schools (e.g.,
Nagaoka Technical College), and feel free to direct questions to each school.
(4) School Districts
For Niigata Prefectural public high schools and Niigata City public high schools, students
may freely choose which school they want to apply to from among the ones in the prefecture3

according to their preferences and future plans.
(5) How to Decide
There are a variety of schools and courses in Niigata. It is important for students to talkwith their family and teachers about what kind of job they would like to have in the future,
academic interests, and so forth.
A good way for students to gather information is to attend the information sessions and open
campuses held for junior high school students at schools they are interested in.
Admission to a high school cannot be gained without taking and passing an entrance
examination. Each school has a different standard score for passing. It may not be possible toattend a desired high school with insufficient schools. Students must think about not only theirown preferences but also their academic abilities when selecting the high schools.

2 Entrance Examinations(1) Entrance Examination
Students must pass an entrance examination to enter a high school. There are multiple
kinds of entrance exams for Japanese public high schools: the specialized exam, the generalexam, second-stage examinations for filling vacancies, and special selections for returnee
students.
There are second-stage examinations for filling vacancies in case the number of students
passing the general exam is less than the number of openings. Additionally, if the student meetsthe requirements, they may take the general exam, the second-stage examination for fillingvacancies, or the special examination for returnee students.
The number of openings at each high school will be announced by the end of October.
For information concerning exams and dates at private schools, please contact theindividual schools directly.
① Specialized ExamStudents who excel in sports, cultural activities, or the sciences, and who will continue
those activities after entering high school may take the specialized exam. Potential applicantsmust meet the requirements set by the board of education, and have a recommendation fromtheir junior high school. Some schools have not implemented the specialized exam.
All applicants will be interviewed individually. Additionally, some schools will have othernecessary examinations.
Those who pass the specialized exam and submit a commitment form may not take thegeneral examination.
② General Examination
All schools hold the general examination in all departments. Potential students can only
take the exam for one department at a school, but some schools allow aaplications to anotherdepartment as a second choice.
Exam Subjects:
Full-time course: Achievement tests (Japanese, social studies, math,science and English)
Part-time course: Achievement tests (Japanese, math, English) andan interview in Japanese. Those who are 20 years of age or older
and are applying for the part-time course may take a composition examination instead of theachievement tests in 3 subjects.
Additionally, there are schools that carry out their own individual examinations.
③ Second-Stage Examination for Filling Vacancies
If the number of successful applicants is less than the number of openings, the school willhold a second-stage examination.
Only those who did not pass any other secondary school entrance exams may take this exam.
“Secondary Schools” includes any high school (private or public, either within Niigata or outside),4special needs high school, or vocational high school. Students who passed another high school’s
exam but have declined admission cannot apply for this exam.
However, those who are able to take this examination who have also passed the “selection
for incoming students applying for private schools that can also be used to apply for prefectural
schools” can apply for second group selection to fill in spots in schools that do not have enoughstudents.
The examinations for both the full-time course and the part-time course cover 3 subjects(Japanese, English, and math) and include an interview. Additionally, there are places that carryout other examinations as necessary.
④ Special Examination for Returnee Students
Held for schools and courses during the general examination and the second-stage
examination for applicants. This exam is for students who spend 2 or more years abroad andhave returned to or newly entered Japan with their guardians after April 1st, 2018, and whowish to take the special examination. Students should discuss their specific situation with theirmiddle school teacher to determine if they are eligible.
The test includes achievement tests (in Math and English), a written portion (written in
Japanese) , and an interview. Schools may have their own additional unique examinations.

5(2) Examination Schedule (2020)
Specialized
Examination:※For schools holding it

Second-stage
Examination

General Examination

Application Submission
Period: Feb. 3 to Feb. 5(Except Sat. and Sun.)
Exam Date: Feb. 12
Notification of
Unofficial Decision:
February 14
PassStudents who pass theexam must enroll.

Fail

Application Submission
Period: Feb. 19-21(Except Sat. and Sun.)
Changes to Application
Feb. 26- 28(Except Sat. and Sun.)

Only schools withspots available holdthe second-stage
examination.

Entrance Exam:
March 5
Individual School
Exams: March 6 ※Make-up exam (academic evaluation)
March 10Make-up exam (individual school
exams) March 11
These tests are prepared for those who
were unable to take the original tests
due to (the flu or) other illness.
Announcement of
Successful Applicants
March 13

Fail

Special Examination for Returnee Students
Students recruited during the general examinations andsecond-stage examinations for filling vacancies; examination
carried out for students who apply make-up exams will be
carried out during the general examination period.

※ There are schools that do not offer their own exams.
Additionally, for part time courses, there are schools that
conduct additional school-specific exams on the same day as
their exams for academic achievement. Note: The recruitment ofstudents for correspondence courses will be announced by
November.
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Announcement ofschools holding thesecond-stage exam

Application
Submission
Period: March
18-19

Entrance Exam
March 23
Announcement of
successful applicants
March 24

(3) Additional Information
The content of the examination and the number of openings vary for each high school.
Please ask each school directly, a teacher at your junior high school, or contact one of thenumbers below to check the details.
【Contact Information】① Entrance Examination for Prefectural High Schools：
Niigata Prefecture Bureau of Education, High School Education Division,
Instruction Section (office in charge of high school guidance)
TEL：025-226-3263 FAX：025-285-7998
http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/kotogakko/② Entrance Examination for Municipal High Schools：
Niigata City Board of Education, School Support Division
TEL: 025-226-3261 FAX:025-230-0432
http://www.city.niigata.lg.jp/kosodate/gakko/index.html

3 About the Junior High School Equivalency Exam
(1) Junior High School Exam that is equivalent to graduation from junior high school
If students who have not graduated from junior high school wish to take a high school
entrance exam, they are required to take the “Junior High School Equivalency Examination”
held by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
Application period: August 19 to September 6, 2019
Exam Date: October 24, 2019
Announcement of Results: Planned for December 2, 2019 (Delivery may take several days)
Testing location: The test can be taken in any prefecture.
Please contact the Examination Review Office of the Niigata Prefecture Bureau of
Education, High School Education Division for further information (TEL: 025-280-5609).
(2) Graduates of junior high schools in foreign countries
Students who graduated from junior high school in a foreign country who wish to take theNiigata Prefecture high school entrance exams are required to submit documents verifying
graduation from the last school they attended (completion certificate, transcript) to the highschool to which they wish to apply.

4 High School Life in Japan(1) Differences from Junior High School
In high school, students have to collect “credits”. One credit equals one hour of class work
per week, done over the course of a year (35 total hours). Classes that are held 3 times a weekequal 3 credits, and those that are held 4 times a week equal 4 credits. Students can receive
credits when they achieve a certain result through a year. If they cannot get a sufficient numberof credits, there is a possibility that they cannot pass their grade or graduate from their school.
It is also difficult to come back to school after a long absence unless there is an unavoidable
reason such as illness.
Also, if a student is found to be bullying another student(s) and does not improve his or her
behavior, he or she may be suspended or expelled.
7(2) Tuition and Fees (Reference: 2018)
Public high school
Full-time course¥2,200
Entrance
examination fee

Part-time course¥950（Niigata Prefecture
revenue stamp at
prefectural high schools;
cash at Niigata City highschools）

Entrance fee¥5,650Tuition fee¥9,900 per month（Niigata Prefecture
revenue stamp at
prefectural high schools;
cash at Niigata City highschools）¥2,100※See graph below

Private high school
Full-time course¥10,000 to ¥20,000¥90,000 to ¥180,000
From About¥262,800 to ¥564,750※Tuition fees for Part-time courses at public high schools
Non-credit-based courses
Credit-based courses¥2,700 per monthYear-long courses

1 credit: ¥145 per monthHalf-year courses

1 credit: ¥290 per month※These costs are estimates, so please contact each school for further information.
※In addition to these costs, there will be around ¥100,000 to ¥150,000 in fees for textbooks,
gym uniforms, sport shoes, uniforms, PTA tax, student council tax, etc.
※To lighten the financial burden of families under a certain income, thenational government provides financial aid for school attendance (Fullday national and public high schools: ¥118,800 per year, private highschools: ¥118,800 to ¥297,000 per year).

5 Scholarships(1) Scholarships
A scholarship is a grant or payment to support students of high schools and specialized
vocational high schools. There two kinds of scholarships. One kind must be paid back in the
future, and the other kind does not have to be repaid.
① Niigata Prefectural Scholarships (Repaid)
These scholarships are provided by Niigata Prefecture. Students must pay the sum of thescholarship back within 15 years after graduating from high school. There are additional
qualifications to be eligible to apply, such as annual income and academic ability.
Students can make an advanced reservation to apply in November of their third year of
junior high school, or else they can apply in May after entering high school.
High school students who have been chosen to receive scholarships can borrow money withthe requirements below.
National･Public high school
Lives with parents
Lives alone¥18,000/month¥23,000/month

Private high school
Lives with parents
Lives alone¥30,000/month¥35,000/month

Please contact the Financial Aid Office of the Niigata Prefecture Bureau of Education,
High School Education Division for further information (TEL：025-280-5638).
②Niigata City Scholarship System (Repaid)
These scholarships are provided by Niigata City. Only foreign residents who qualify aspermanent residents, or whose parents or guardians qualify as permanent residents of Niigata
City, have good grades and need financial support can apply. However, those who do not have to
pay tuition due to the “Act on Free Tuition Fee at Public High Schools and High School
Enrollment Support Fund” as well as those receiving tuition support through a social-wellness
allowance do not qualify.
8Applications open in June, and a maximum amount of ¥200,000 can be borrowed per year.
After graduating from high school, the scholarship must be repaid. The repayment period
and amount to be repaid depend on the amount received though the scholarship.
For more information, please contact the Niigata City Board of Education School Affairs
Section (TEL：025-226-3168).
(2) Tuition Exemption System① Prefectural High Schools
Depending on the financial situation of a student’s family, the student may be fully or
partially exempt from tuition or entrance fees.
For more information, please contact the Niigata Prefecture Bureau of Education Financial
Affairs Division (TEL：025-280-5590)② Private High Schools
In order to reduce parents’ financial burden, private high schools have a system that reduces
the students’ costs for things such as tuition and entrance fees. For more information, pleasecontact the University and Private Education Institution Promotion Division’s Support Group(In charge of private education) (TEL: 025-280-5020).

6 Open Campuses
The majority of high schools in Niigata have “Open Campus” programs for junior high school
students considering their future plans. These programs allow prospective students to visit
classes and extracurricular activities, and to speak with students currently attending the school.
Many schools will be holding these programs during the months between July and October,so students considering attending any particular schools can try being a “student for a day!”9

Reference⚫ Map of Public High Schools⚫ High Schools in Niigata Prefecture
Public High School：Full-Time Course
Public High School：Part-Time / Correspondence Courses
Private High School：Full-Time Course
Private High School：Correspondence Course【Warning】
Courses of study at each school have until October 2019 to decide whether or not to accept
students for the 2020 school year.
The schools and courses of study written here are subject to change.

10Map of Public High Schools11*All schools listed below are Niigata Prefectural
Schools except those marked with an asterisk.

Public High Schools: Full-Time
Name
MurakamiHigh School
Murakami
Sakuragaoka HighSchoolAddress

Telephone

Courses of Study〒958-0854
Murakami-shi Tabata-machi 7-120254-53-2109

General〒958-0856
Murakami-shi Iino Sakuragaoka 10-25

0254-52-5201

Integrated

Nakajo High School〒959-2643
Tainai-shi Higashi Honcho 19-1

0254-43-2047

General

Shibata High School〒957-8555
Shibata-shi Yutaka-cho 3-7-6

0254-22-2008

GeneralScience and Math

Shibata Minami HighSchool〒957-8567
Shibata-shi Daiei-cho 3-6-6

0254-22-2178

GeneralMechanical Engineering,Electronic
Information
Engineering, ArchitecturalEngineering,
Civil
Engineering

Shibata Nogyo HighSchool〒957-8502
Shibata-shi Daiei-cho 6-4-23

0254-22-2303

Biological Resources, Food
Science,
Environmental
Science

Shibata Shogyo HighSchool〒957-8558
Shibata-shi Itajiki 521-1

0254-26-1388

Commerce,
Information Processing

Agano High School〒959-2032
Agano-shi Gakko-cho 3-90250-62-2049

GeneralAga Reimei HighSchool〒959-4402
Higashi Kanbara-gun Aga-machi
Tsugawa 361-1〒959-1861
Gosen-shi Awashima 1-23

0254-92-2650

General

0250-43-3314

Integrated

Gosen High School
Muramatsu HighSchool〒959-1704
Gosen-shi Muramatsukou 5545

0250-58-6003

GeneralNiitsu High School〒956-0832
Niigata-shi Akiha-ku Akiha 1-19-1

0250-22-1920

GeneralNiitsu Kogyo HighSchool〒956-0816
Niigata-shi Akiha-ku Niitsu
Higashi-cho 1-12-9

0250-22-3441

Industrial Master, Industrial
Production,
Robotics, JapaneseArchitectureNiitsu Minami HighSchool〒956-0113
Niigata-shi Akiha-ku Yashiroda 3200-1

0250-38-2912

GeneralToyosaka High School〒950-3343
Niigata-shi Kita-ku
Omagari 761

025-387-2761

GeneralNiigata Kita HighSchool〒950-0804
Niigata-shi Higashi-ku Honjo 847-1

025-271-1281

GeneralNiigata Higashi HighSchool〒950-8639
Niigata-shi Higashi-ku Kogane-cho
2-6-1

025-271-7055

GeneralKamidochigame

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Name
Niigata Shiritsu*
Bandai High School
Niigata High School

Address〒950-8666
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Nuttari Higashi
6-8-1〒951-8127
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Sekiya
Shimokawara-machi 2-635

Telephone025-241-0193

025-266-2131

Courses of Study
General,English, Science andMathGeneral,Science and Math
GeneralNiigata Chuo HighSchool〒951-8126
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Gakkocho-dori
2-bancho 5317-1

025-229-2191

Niigata Minami HighSchool〒950-0994
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Kamitokoro 1-3-1

025-247-3331

Niigata Konan HighSchool〒950-0948
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Meike Minami
3-6-1

025-283-0326

GeneralNiigata Shogyo HighSchool〒951-8131
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku
2-68-2

Hakusan Ura

025-266-0101

Integrated Business,
Information
Processing,International Studies,

Niigata Koyo HighSchool〒950-0121
Niigata-shi Konan-ku Kameda Koyo
4-3-1

025-382-3221

GeneralShirone High School〒950-1214
Niigata-shi
1214

Jogesuwaki

025-372-2185

GeneralNiigata Nishi HighSchool〒950-2156
Niigata-shi Nishi-ku Uchino Sekiba
4699

025-262-1561

GeneralMinami-ku

General・Research Course

Food
Music
General,General・Science andMath Course

Niigata Kogyo HighSchool〒950-2024
Niigata-shi
1-5-1

Nishi

025-266-1101

Machinery, Electrical,
Public Works, Architectural
Design Course,
Architectural Equipment
Course,Industrial Chemistry

Maki High School〒953-0044
Niigata-shi Nishikan-ku Makiotsu 30-1

0256-72-2351

GeneralMaki Sogo HighSchool〒953-0041
Niigata-shi
4295-1

Makiko0256-72-3261

Integrated

Yoshida High School〒959-0265
Tsubame-shi Yoshida Higashi-machi
16-1

0256-93-3225

GeneralBunsui High School〒959-0113
Tsubame-shi Oigashima 104-4

0256-98-2191

GeneralSanjo High School〒955-0803
Sanjo-shi Tsukioka 1-2-1

0256-35-5500

GeneralSanjo Higashi HighSchool〒955-0053
Sanjo-shi Kita Irikura 2-9-36

0256-38-6461

GeneralNishi-ku

KoshinNishikan-ku

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Name

Address

Telephone

Courses of Study

Niigata Ken-O Kogyo
High School〒955-0823
Sanjo-shi Higashi Honjoji 13-1

0256-32-5251

Mechanical Engineering,Electronic Machinery,
Information Processing,Architectural Engineering

Sanjo Shogyo HighSchool〒955-0044
Sanjo-shi Tajima 2-24-8

0256-33-2631

Integrated Business,

Kamo High School〒959-1313
Kamo-shi Saiwai-cho 1-17-13

0256-52-2030

GeneralKamo Norin HighSchool〒959-1325
Kamo-shi Jinmei-cho 2-15-5

0256-52-3115

Production Technology,
Environmental,
Food Processing,
Bioengineering

Mitsuke High School〒954-0051
Mitsuke-shi Honsho 1-20-6

0258-62-0080

GeneralNagaoka High School〒940-0041
Nagaoka-shi Gakko-cho 3-14-1

0258-32-0072

General,Science and Math

Nagaoka Ote
Senior High School〒940-0857
Nagaoka-shi Okita 2 chome 357〒940-2184
Nagaoka-shi Kita-machi Kawahara
1030-10258-32-0096

General,Home Economics

0258-29-1300

GeneralNagaoka Nogyo HighSchool〒940-1198
Nagaoka-shi Magari Aramachi 3-13-1

0258-37-2266

Manufacturing Technology,
Agricultural Economy,
Living Environment

Nagaoka Kogyo HighSchool〒940-0084
Nagaoka-shi Saiwai-cho 2-7-70

0258-35-1976

MachineEngineering,Electronics, Engineering,
Materials
Engineering,
Manufacturing Design

Nagaoka Shogyo
High School〒940-0817
Nagaoka-shi Nishi Katakai-machi Oki
1726〒940-2401
Nagaoka-shi Yoita-machi Higashi-Yoita
173

0258-35-1502

Integrated Business,
Information Business0258-72-3121

GeneralNagaoka Koryo HighSchoolShotokukan HighSchoolTochio High School〒940-0293
Nagaoka-shi Kanazawa 1-2-1

0258-52-4155

Integrated

Ojiya High School〒947-0005
Ojiya-shi Asahi-cho 7-1

0258-83-2262

General

Ojiya Nishi HighSchool〒947-0028
Ojiya-shi Jounai 3-3-110258-82-4335

Integrated

Koide High School〒946-0043
Uonuma-shi Aoshima 810-4

025-792-0220

General14Name

Address

Telephone

Courses of Study

Kokusai Joho HighSchool〒949-7302
Minamiuonuma-shi Urasa 5664-1

025-777-5355

International Culture,
Information Science

Muikamachi HighSchool〒949-6633
Minamiuonuma-shi Yokawa 1380-2

025-772-3224

GeneralHakkai
Senior High School〒949-6632
Minamiuonuma-shi Yokawa 1276

025-772-3281

General

Shiozawa Shoko HighSchool〒949-6433
Minamiuonuma-shi
701-1

025-782-1111

Machine Systems,
Commerce

Tokamachi HighSchool〒948-0083
Tokamachi-shi Honcho-nishi 1-203

025-752-3575

GeneralTokamachi HighSchool Matsunoyama
Branch School〒942-1405
Tokamachi-shi
Hikaruma 39-1

025-596-2025

GeneralTokamachi Sougou
High School〒948-0055
Tokamachi-shi Takayama 461

025-752-3186

Integrated

Matsudai HighSchool〒942-1526
Tokamachi-shi Matsudai 4003-1

025-597-2064

GeneralKashiwazaki HighSchool〒945-0065
Kashiwazaki-shi Gakko-cho 4-1

0257-22-4195

GeneralKashiwazaki Tokiwa
High School〒945-0047
Kashiwazaki-shi Hisumi 1-5-57

0257-23-6205

GeneralKashiwazaki Sogo
High School〒945-0826
Kashiwazaki-shi Motoshiro-cho 1-1

0257-22-5288

Integrated

Kashiwazaki Kogyo
High School〒945-0061
Kashiwazaki-shi Sakae-cho 5-160257-22-5178

Machinery,
Electronics,
Electrical,
Industrial Chemistry

Kubiki High School〒949-3216
Joetsu-shi Kakizaki-ku Kakizaki 7075

025-536-2379

GeneralTakada High School〒943-8515
Joetsu-shi Minamishiro-cho 3-5-5

025-526-2325

General,Science & MathIzumimoridera

Matsunoyama

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Name
Takada High School
Yasuzuka Branch
SchoolAddress

Telephone

Courses of Study〒942-0411
Joetsu-shi Yasuzuka Shimogata 129

025-592-2027

GeneralTakada Kitashiro
High School〒943-8525
Joetsu-shi Kitashiro-cho 2-8-1

025-522-1164

Takada Nogyo
Senior High School〒943-0836
Joetsu-shi Higashishiro-cho 1-4-41

025-524-2260

General,Lifestyle
Biological Resources,
Food Science,
Agricultural Engineering

Joetsu Sogo Gijutsu
High School〒943-8503
Joetsu-shi Motoshiro-cho 3-1

025-525-1160

Machinery
Development
Engineering,Electrical Information,
Environmental
Architecture,
Hazard Prevention in
Civil Engineering

Takada Shogyo HighSchool〒943-8550
Joetsu-shi Oasa Nakadahara 90-1

025-523-2271

Integrated BusinessYuko High School〒944-0131
Joetsu-shi Itakura-ku Hari 583-3

0255-78-2003

GeneralArai High School〒944-0031
Myoko-shi Tamachi 1-10-1

0255-72-4151

Integrated

Itoigawa High School〒941-0047
Itoigawa-shi Oasa Hiraushi 248-2

025-552-0004

GeneralItoigawa Hakurei
High School〒941-0063
Itoigawa-shi Kiyosaki 9-1

025-552-0046

Integrated

Kaiyo High School〒949-1352
Itoigawa-shi Oaza No 3040

025-566-3155

Marineresources,
Marine development

Sado High School〒952-1322
Sado-shi Ishida 567

0259-57-2155

GeneralHamochi High School〒952-0504
Sado-shi Hamochi-hongo 410

0259-88-3155

GeneralSado Sogo HighSchool〒952-0202
Sado-shi Kurinoe 377-1

0259-66-3158

Integrated

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*All schools listed below are Niigata
Prefectural Schools except those marked
with an asterisk.

Public High Schools: Part-time・Correspondence
Name
Arakawa High School
Nishi Shibata HighSchoolAddress

Telephone〒959-3194
Murakami-shi Sakamachi
2616-4〒957-8522
Shibata-shi Nishizonomachi
3-1-2

Courses of Study

0254-62-2503

General, Morning only(Part-time, Units system)

0254-22-2009

General・Mornings(Part-time, credit
system)General・Morning(Part-time, Units system)
Correspondence, Units
system

Niigata SuikoHigh School〒950-1112
Niigata-shi Nishi-ku Kanamaki
1657

Niigata Shiritsu*
Meikyo High School〒950-0075
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Nuttari
Higashi 6-11-1

025-246-3535

General・Morning/Evening(Part-time, Units system)

Nagaoka Meitoku
High School〒940-0093
Nagaoka-shi Suido-cho 3-5-1

0258-33-5821

General・Morning/Evening(Part-time, Units system)

Horinouchi
High School〒949-7413
Uonuma-shi Horinouchi 3720

025-794-3317

General・Morning/Afternoon(Part-time, Units system)

TokamachiHigh School〒948-0083
Tokamachi-shi Honcho-nishi
1-203〒949-4352
Santo-gun Izumozaki-machi,
Daimon 71

025-752-3575

General0258-78-3125

General・Morning(Part-time, Units system)

Izumozaki
High School

025-377-2175

Takada Minamishiro
High School〒943-0837
Joetsu-shi Minamishiro-cho
3-3-8025-523-7672

General・Morning(Part-time, Units
system/Correspondence,
Units system)

Sado High School,
Aikawa Extension〒952-1501
Sado-shi Shimoaikawa 162

0259-74-3257

General・Morning(Part-time, Units system)

Private High Schools: Full-time
Name
Niigata Meikun HighSchoolNiigata Seishin Joshi
High School
Hokuetsu High School
Niigata Seiryou HighSchoolKeiwa Gakuen HighSchoolNiigata Daiichi HighSchoolAddress〒950-0116
Niigata-shi Kounan-ku Kitayama
1037-banchi〒950-2101
Niigata-shi Nishi-ku Ikarashi
Ichino-cho 6370
〒950-0916
Niigat-shi Chuo-ku Yoneyama 5-12-1〒951-8121
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Suidou-cho
1-5932〒950-3112
Niigata-shi Kita-ku Tayuhama 325〒951-8141
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Sekishin 3-3-1
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Telephone

Courses of Study

025-257-2131

General025-269-2041

General025-245-5681

General025-266-8131

General025-259-2391

General025-231-5643

GeneralName

Address

Telephone

Courses of Study

Tokyo Gakkan Niigata
High School〒950-1141
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku Shumoku 185-1

025-283-8857

GeneralNihon Bunri High School〒950-2035
Niigata-shi Nishi-ku Shindori 1072

025-260-1000

General

Shibata Chuo HighSchool〒957-8533
Shibata-shi Sone 570

0254-27-2466

General

Chuetsu High School〒940-8585
Nagaoka-shi Niibo-machi 1371-1

0258-24-0203

General

Teikyo Nagaoka HighSchool〒940-0044
Nagaoka-shi Sumiyoshi 3-9-1

0258-36-4800

GeneralKamo Gyosei HighSchool〒959-1322
Kamo-shi Gakko-cho 16-18

0256-52-2000

General,Nursing

Niigata Sangyo
University High School〒945-1397
Kashiwazaki-shi Yasuda 2510-2

0257-24-6644

GeneralJoetsu High School〒943-0892
Joetsu-shi Teramachi 3-4-34

025-523-2601

GeneralSekine Gakuen HighSchool〒943-8561
Joetsu-shi Onuki 2-9-1

025-523-2702

GeneralKaishi Kokusai HighSchool〒959-2637
Tainai-shi Nagahashigami 439-1

0254-44-3330

GeneralPrivate High Schools: Correspondence
Name
Kaishi Gakuen HighSchoolAddress〒950-0925
Niigata-shi Chuo-ku
Bentenbashi-dori 1-4-1

Telephone

Courses of Study

025-287-3390

General(Correspondence)

Soushin High School〒954-0051
Mitsuke-shi Honjo 2-2-210258-62-0703

General(Correspondence)

Nagaoka Eichi HighSchool〒940-1154
Nagaoka-shi Miyasakae 3-16-14

0258-31-6771

General(Correspondence)※There are also other private correspondence high schools throughout Japan.

Public Vocational High Schools (National)
Name

Nagaoka Kogyo
Vocational
High School

Address

Telephone〒940-8532
Nagaoka-shi Nishi Katakai-machi
8880258-32-6435

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Courses of Study
Mechanical Engineering,Electrical,
Electronics,
Systems Engineering,Electronics and Control,
Engineering,
Materials Engineering,
Urban Environmental
Engineering《Reference》
・ “Guideline of Entrance Examination for Niigata Prefectural Public High Schools (新潟県
公立高等学校入学者選抜について)” by the Niigata Prefecture Board of Education
・ ”Guidance for Entering High School for Non-Japanese Speakers & their Parents (日本語を母語としない子と親のための進学ガイダンス)” by the Association of Nagano Prefecture
for Promoting International Exchange・ ”2009 Guidance for Entering High School for Non-Japanese Speakers & their Guardians(日本語を母語としない子どもと保護者の高校進学ガイダンス)” by the Saitama
International Association
・ ”Multilingual Living Information –Education” Page from the Council of Local
Authorities for International Relations(CLAIR) Homepage

This document is based on the above-listed references and adapted from “Forparents and their children whose mother tongue is not Japanese-Guidance of Going
to high school” (2009), prepared by the Niigata University International Exchange
Support Center with the participation of associated international students.
Translated from the original Japanese in July 2009 by:Mark Tumiski, Coordinator of International Relations
Motoko Koizumi, English Language CoordinatorInternational Affairs Division, Niigata Prefectural Government

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