March 2016

English（英語）English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available.
Please visit the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: http://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html(公財) Kawasaki International Association 〒211-0033 Kanagawa-ken Kawasaki-shi Nakahara-ku Kizuki
Gion-cho 2－2 ℡044-435-7000 Fax 044- 435-7010 http://www.kian.or.jp/E-mail：kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

FUN AND USEFUL JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE FOR FOREIGNERS◎Morning Course: Tues & Fri ９：５０～１１：５０ ＊Childcare available（１yr/up; free）
１st semester：April 19 （Tues）～July 8 （Fri）¥11，220 （22 classes）
２nd sem：September 23 （Fri）～December 6 （Tues）¥11，220 （22 classes）
３rd sem：January 17, 2017 （Tues）～March 14 （Tues） ¥8，670 （17 classes）◎Evening Course: Wed １８：３０～２０：３０＊Sorry, no childcare available.
１st semester：April 20～July 13¥6，120 （12 classes）
２nd sem：September 7～December 14¥7，140 （14 classes）
３rd sem：January 18, 2017～March 15 ¥4，590 （9 classes）
・In addition to the course fee, there is a charge for the textbook.
・Note：no refunds of course fees.
【Where】Kawasaki International Center～

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【Contact】Kawasaki International Association℡ 044-435-7000

Spring Break Children’s Language Classes～

Dates：March 28（Mon）- ３０ (Wed）◎Limit：15 per class（chosen by lot） ◎Where：Kawasaki International Center◎Fee：¥３,０８０（including materials）◎Apply by：reply-paid postcard with ①course name②child’s name with furigana③age④address⑤daytime phone number of parent or guardian (parent/guardian’s name and address on the return portion）
All applications must be received by Thursday, March 10.
Course nameAge of studentsTimestInstructorChildren’s English Ａ

Current 1 yr ES students

９：５０～１０：５０

LEAH

Children’s English Ｂ

Current 2nd, 3rd, 4th yr ES

１１：００～１２：００(language instructor fromthestudentsChildren’s Portuguese

Ages 5 - 10（parents may
accompany children

１３：００～１４：００

inPhilippines)

Maho Tanaka
Halley da Silva Tanaka(Internationalthe classroom）

Understanding instructor)

Also: 1st Semester 2016 Language Classes、for High School age and up!
(start in April; 11 classes）
Course name
Intro to Spanish（１２ classes）

Intro to Portuguese （１２ classes）

Day/TimeInstructor

Tues １０：００～１１：３０

LITA YAMASHIROThurs

EMILIA HAMADA

１０：００～１１：３０

For those who are sending a child to public school in Kawasaki City who are having financial
difficulties, there is a system for providing money for school lunch, school supplies, school trips,etc. If you are in need of financial assistance, consult with your school right away.
●In public elementary and junior high schools, tuition and textbooks are free.
However, outside of the textbooks there are other supplementary materials and supplies
you have to buy. There are also fees for school lunch, outings, and so forth.

Useful Info!
WATER
At least 4-5 days before moving out, call the waterworks customer center （０４４-２００-３５４８）.
You can also carry out the necessary procedures over the Internet.

PHONELine work is done by appointment. Contact your telephone service provider as soon as possible.

ELECTRICITY
As soon as your moving date has been decided, call the Tokyo Electric Power Company Dai-ichi Kanagawa Customer
Center （０１２０-９９-５７７１）

GAS （city gas）
At least 2-3 days before your move, call the number on your meter-reading slip or gas bill payment receipt. If you’re
not clear on something, call the Tokyo Gas customer center (Navidial) ０５７０－００－２２３０. If that number
does not work for your phone, you can also call ０４４－２４５－２２１１. You can also carry out necessary
procedures by fax or over the Internet.
GAS （propane gas）
Contact your propane gas provider.

Kawasaki International Center:

Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm

TEL 044-435-7000
EnglishMonday - Saturday
Portuguese
Tuesday, Friday
KoreanTuesday, Thursday

ChineseSpanishTagalog

Tuesday, Wednesday, FridayTuesday, Wednesday
Tuesday, Wednesday

・Kawasaki Ward Office free counseling:・Asao Ward Office free counseling:

LanguageDay

Language

English

1st&3rd Thursday

Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday

Tagalog

1st& 3rd Tuesday

Hour
14:00-16:30
14:00-16:30
9:30-12:00

DayHourEnglish

1st&3rd Thursday

9:30-12:00

Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday

9:30-12:00

Tagalog

1st&3rd Wednesday

14:00-16:30＊Free counseling services (in Japanese) for foreigners on visa and other matters, with an administrative
scrivener (Gyōseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.
Gyōseishishi next available: March 20th , 2016 (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (interpreter requires a reservation and a fee.)