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Guidance for Entering High Schoolin Multiple Languages
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Guidance for Entering High Schoolin Multiple Languages
1. The Japanese School System

2. Types of High Schools in Tochigi Prefecture

3. Tuition Fees

4. Entrance Examination

1. The Japanese School System
24 years oldGraduate School【2-5 years】

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99.0% of the total middle
school graduates in Tochigi
prefecture enrolled in highschools in 2023.
Let’s think about your future!

22 years oldUniversity【4-6 years】

18 years oldJuniorCollege【2 years】

Vocational
SchoolHigh School【Full-time 3 years,
Part-time 3-4 years,
Correspondence Education 4 years or more】

15 years oldJunior High School【3 years】

12 years old

Elementary School【6 years】

6 years old（TechnicalCollege【5 years】
Upper
SecondarySpecialized
Training School【2-3 years】

Other kinds ofSchools【1-3years】

Compulsory
Education

Kindergarten
Nursery

The difference between elementary and junior-high schools, and high schools
Compulsory education in Japan lasts from elementary through junior high school. On the other hand, high school isnot compulsory and students who would like to pursue high school education must take an entrance examination. Inhigh school, unsatisfactory grades or exceeding the maximum absence limit may put students in danger of not being
promoted to the next grade, and consequently of not graduating.

 After graduating from high school…
Students can take an entrance examination to enter a university, junior college, vocational school or other educational
institution. Since most jobs require high school graduation, students will have more chances to get a job if they
graduate from high school. During the 3 years of high school education, it is important that students obtain somequalifications and think about their aptitudes and abilities.

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2. Types of High Schools in Tochigi Prefecture
There are public high schools (koritsu-koko) and private high schools (shiritsu-koko). Regarding public education, there are fulltime schools (zennichi-sei), part-time schools (teiji-sei) and correspondence education (tsushin-sei).
When it comes to the high school courses of study, there are general courses (futsu-ka), vocational courses (senmon-gakka)
and integrated courses (sogo-gakka).

(1) Full-time schools, part-time schools, correspondence education (examples based onprefectural schools)
Part-time Schools

Full-time Schools(zennichi-sei)（58 schools）(teiji-sei)（8 schools）

Days

Monday – Friday

EverydayMonday – Friday

Time & class

45 - 50 min. class
6 - 7 periods(from afternoon untilevening) 45 min.
class, 4 - 6 periods

Flex high school

Requiredyears tograduate

3 years

Courses ofstudy（seenext page）

General (futsu-ka)

General (futsu-ka)

Vocational (senmon-gakka)

Vocational「Industry」「Commerce」(senmon-gakka)

Integrated（sogo-gakka）
OthersCorrespondence
Education (tsushin-sei)（2 Schools）

School meal
available

Individual study & have yourassignments checked byteachers. Attending school
several times a month to study.

morning / afternoon /evening schoolingsystem, 45 min. class,4 - 6 periods
3 or more than 3 years

General (futsu-ka)

General (futsu-ka)

Only evening, school
meal available

When you choose the school and course of study, also …
(1) Think about your future, interests, abilities and personality, and explore your possibilities.
(2) Think about your future professional career.
(3) Think about what you would like to learn in high school.
(4) Find a university you wish to enter, its curriculum and course of study.
(5) Find the future course you would like to pursue after graduation.

When you make a decision on the school and course of study…

First, think about your future course of study by yourself. Then talk about your decision with your parents. Finally, ask yourteachers for advice! Collect as much useful information as possible by attending open campuses and participating in aschool information session (especially for private schools) during summer vacation and the second semester of thisacademic year. The application for private high schools should be done on your own and before hand online or directly inthe junior high school .

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Vocational (senmon-gakka)(2) Features of each course of study in public high schools in Tochigi prefectureThis program offers mainly core subjects. In most general courses, 2nd grade students are
General (futsudivided into liberal arts ( bunkei ) and science and mathematics (rikei), or into various courses.
ka)Students learn about logistics and commercial distribution, accounting, and obtain business

Commerce

computer skills and English conversation skills.
Students are trained in mechanical and electrical techniques, architecture and computer

Industry

programming.
Students receive training in agricultural management, biotechnology, food science, agricultural

Agriculture

and civil engineering, and gardening.
Students learn sea and river fish, and shellfish farming, and fish processing and distribution.

Fisheries

There is only one high school in Tochigi prefecture (Bato high school).
This specialization offers several fields such as fashion design, life planning, food culture,

Homenutrition, life culture, among others. Students gain knowledge and skills through technicaleconomics

training.

WelfareScience

Students learn nursing clinical skills and how the social welfare system works.
&Students specialize in science & mathematics. There is only one high school in Tochigi

maths

prefecture (Oyama high school).

Physical
education

Students obtain specialized knowledge of sports and improve athletic skills. There is only oneIntegrated(sogo-gakka)

high school in Tochigi prefecture (Oyama Minami high school).
Credit-based classes. Students choose among 100 subjects, according to their interests.

Most of these vocational fields offer different courses, through which students canobtain various qualifications.

Classes are conducted in Japanese at high schools in Japan. There is hardly any
language support available.

Public high schools in Tochigi Prefecture are undergoing restructuring, some of which

may be merging or changing departments. Ask your middle school teacher for the latest
information on public high schools in your area of residence.

If you would like to know more information on the features of private high schools,
please check the pamphlet of the school you are interested in. There are private longdistance schools and private part-time schools, as well.

See the next page!

Pg. 4(3) Subjects available on: General (futsu-ka), Vocational (senmon-ka), Integrated (sogogakka)
General (futsu-ka)

Vocational(senmon-gakka)

Integrated (sogogakka)

Students can choose a high school where
they can study the subjects/study course
they want to learn.

Japanese/ history
CivicsGeography /MathshistoryScienceCivics

Health & P.E.
Arts

Maths

Health & P.E.
Arts

Home economics

Information

Commerce
Industry
Agriculture
Fisheries
Home economics
WelfareScience & maths
Health & P.E.

Theme study /kadai-kenkyu(students study
what they areinterested in).

General JapaneseModern social studies
Maths IP.E.
English I etc.
Industrial society
human beings&【Examples】「Integrated arts &science subjects」
Applied maths,
practical English, etc.
「Mathematicalsciences subjects」
Experimental
science, appliedbiology, etc.
「Humanities &international subjects」
Reading of classicalJapanese, crosscultural understanding,etc.
「Environmental lifestylesubjects」
Fashion & technology,
home nursing &welfare, etc.
「Information culturesubjects」
Voice music,programming, etc.

Elective subjects / sentaku-kamoku

Information

Home economics

Specialized subjects / senmon-kyoka

Foreignlanguages

Core subjetcs / kyotsu-kyoka

Science

Foreign languages

Core subjects / kyotsu-kyoka(Core education subjects)

Geography

Compulsory subjects /hisshu-kamoku
gensoku-risyu-kamoku【Examples】

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3. Tuition Fees

(1) Fees for entering high school
There is a wide difference between public (koritsu-koko) and private (shiritsu-koko) high schools.
Public (koritsu)

Private (shiritsu)

CourseFull-timePart-time (credits)

Examination
fee
Entrance
fee
Uniform, gym
clothes,etc.

2,200 yen

950 yenCorrespondence(credits)
None

5,650 yen

2,100 yen

500 yen

100,000 yen - 200,000 yen

40,000 yen 60,000 yen
Nonefrom 15,000 yen

None

70,000 yen -150,000 yen

Nonefrom 100,000 yen

from 50,000 yen

from 18,000 yen

Facility
expansion fee

Approximate
Total

None

Full-time（example）
12,000 yen - 20,000 yen

500 yenfrom 300,000 yen

The school fees for private education vary from school to school. If you need more detail or the latest
information on private high schools, please check the schools pamphlets carefully.

The cost of the uniforms varies according to the school (both public and private high schools).

(2) Annual fees
Public high school
Full-time
Tuition fees

Correspondence (credits)

Full-timefrom 300,000 yen※２※３

9,900 yen/ a month (Full-time) ※2

Texts, materials
Others ※1

Part-time (credits)

Private high school

10,000 - 70,000 yen (depending on school and department)from 130,000

from 30,000 yen

10,000 yen

from 250,000 yenyen
School lunches

None

Depending on school

NoneNone※１ PTA membership dues, student council fee, etc. These fees may differ at each school. In many high schools
1st grade students start saving for the school trip.
※２ There is a national high school (or corresponding educational institution) tuituion support system, which
provides families with JPY 9,900 for a public school (or JPY 33,000 for a private school) per month. It does not apply
when family income is above a certain level (around 9.1 million yen per year).

Pg. 6(3) Other expenses＊Club activities fees
When students join some club activities, any costs associated will be the family responsibility,
for example the costs of uniforms, tournament participation fees, etc.
＊Transportation fees
If students live in a remote area and use public transportation, it is advisable to get a commuterpass.

(4) In case of financial difficulties in paying the school expenses＊Scholarships
There is a loan system for high school students who would like to study but have financial difficulties.
There are government and private funded scholarships. In addition, some scholarships are required to berepaid once students get a job. Scholarship screening is based on the students’ academic records or
performance and family income. In order to apply to scholarships, students need to prepare several papers.
Those who are interested must seek advice from the junior high school or high school teachers.

After students entered high school…
Unlike elementary and junior high school, which are compulsory, in high school, students cannot
return to school after dropping out. If students have a problem, they should talk to their current
homeroom teacher and other teachers such as the teachers of junior high school.

The formalities (documents, petition, preparation of examination fee, etc.) of the entrance
examination are provided by each junior high school.
Get ready the whole documentation, before the submission deadline.
Most private schools in Tochigi prefecture only accept online applications for theentrance examination. Ask your school teacher for further information regarding theentrance examination procedures for the school you are interested in.

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4. Entrance Examination(1) Types of entrance examination for Tochigi prefectural high schools
Requirement

Examination

General Selection(ippan-senbatsu)

Those who graduated (or expected tograduate) from Japanese junior highschool or foreign resident with 9 yearsof schooling① Written examination / gakuryoku-kensa ( 5subjects)② Student information sheet / chosa-sho (schoolrecords, club activities, etc.). Some schools havean interview

Special Selection(tokusyoku-senbatsu)

Those who graduated (or expected tograduate) from Japanese junior highschool or foreign residents with 9years of schooling, must fulfill the highschool requirements

SpecialExamination
for Returnee
Students &Students fromoverseas

Must be within 3 years of arrival inJapan①Student information sheet / chosa-sho②Statement of purpose / shigan-riyu-sho③Interview / mensetsu④Short essay / sakubun, shoronbun or school
original exam
Generally based on interview / mensetsu, student
information sheet / chosa-sho. However, some schoolstake written examination / gakuryoku-kensa and essay /sakubun.
Written examination / gakuryoku-kensa , studentinformation sheet / chosa-sho, essay / sakubun andinterview / mensetsu. About written examination, there
are 3 subjects: Japanese, Maths and English.

A Specialselection
examination
B Special
examination

Must be within 3 years of arrival inJapan＊ If you would like to take the special examination for returnee students & students fromoverseas, please seek advice from your homeroom teacher.

Differences between public and private high school on entrance examination
Public high schoolStudents can only apply to one public full-time high school (all public high schools hold an
examination on the same day. However, it is different for part-time and correspondence
education). Those who successfully pass the entrance examination are expected to enter
that school, unless there is a particular reason for not doing so.

Private highschoolStudents can apply to many high schools as they need（schools have different
examination dates）⭐Each highschool names
differently its
entrance
examination,
which differs fromschool to school.

Exclusive acceptance /tanganStudents have to enter the school once their application isaccepted. It is not possible to apply to other high schools afteracceptance.
Students
could refrain from entering the school, even if they
Multiple acceptance /were already accepted. Students can also apply to a public highHeiganschool.
＊ Students with outstanding academic records or sport achievements, may have an
opportunity to take a special examination, which is considered to be generally as an
exclusive acceptance (tangan) (if students pass the entrance examination, they may be
exempted from tuition-fee payment or tuition-fee partial reduction).

Pg. 8(2) Schedule for the Entrance Examination to Private and Public High Schools in TochigiPrefecture (2022~2023)

CalendarNovember

DecemberJanuary

3-way (student, parent and teacher) interview,
consultation and making a decision on thebest choice of high school.

 Decide which school you would

2. Private high schools’ examination(general selection)

1. Private high schools’ examination(recommendation)

Application submission, from Nov.

Application submission, from Nov.

Entrance examination,from Jan. to o Feb.

like to apply by discussing withyour teachers and your parents.

Entrance examination
Result notification, mostly in Jan.

Result notification(depending on schools, there is second application)
3. Public high school’s examination(special selection)

February

Application submission ( Jan.31st–Feb.2nd )Entrance examination ( Feb.7th (and 8th ))Result notification ( Feb.14th )4. Public full-time high school’s
examination (general selection)
Application submission ( Feb. 20th–21st )5. Flex high schools’ examination(special selection)
Application submission( Feb. 26th, 27th ).

March

Entrance examination ( Mar. 6th )Entrance examination ( Mar. 6th )Result notification ( Mar. 12th )Result notification ( Mar. 12th )7. Distance learning public highschools’ examination6. Public part-time high schools’
examination (general selection)

Application (Mar. 12th–25th)

Application (Mar. 12th–14th)

Entrance examination (Mar. 20th or 26th)

Entrance examination (Mar. 18th)

Result notification (Mar. 27th)

Result notification (Mar. 22st)