英 語

For Junior High School Students and Guardians
whose native tongue is not JapaneseMultilingual Guidance
For Life after Graduation

O r g a n i z e r: Kyoto City Board of Education
Supported by: Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural International Center,
Kyoto City International Foundation

August 2, 2022

Preface
Let’s think about your future. What do you need to do now, to make your dream come true?
The path that will lead you toward your dream is called ‘Shinro’ in Japanese.
Let’s explore together what ‘Shinro’ is about.

What is your dream for the future? What kind of career do you want to pursue? ‘Shinro’ isthe path that will lead you toward your dream. In order to make your dream come true, you need toknow how the education system after junior high school graduation and the employment system
work. You need to have important information about the high school entrance examination and its
system, how to study for the exam, how schools differ, how much money you need, and so on.
This manual is a collection of the information you will need. We hope that it helps as you consider
your important ‘Shinro’, the path that will lead you toward your future dream.

Table of Contents
・ Preface (pg. 1)
1. Thinking about your ‘Shinro Path’ after Juniorhigh school graduation (pg. 2)

8. Financial Aid Overview (pg. 17)

2. Deciding your ‘Shinro Path’ and how to achieve it(pg. 3)

9. A Note to Guardians of Shinro Path Students(pg. 20)

3. Shinro Path Choices (pg. 4)-Reference MaterialsNo.1 Where to go for Advice, Guidance or further
Information （pg. 21）

4. High School Choices (pg. 6)
5. Public High School Entrance Examination
Systems (pg. 10)

No.2 Shinro Terminology (pg. 23)
・ Closing (pg. 24)

6. Private High Schools (pg. 15)
7. Alternative Shinro Path Choices (pg. 16)-1-1. Thinking about your ‘Shinro Path’ after Junior high school graduation■Further Education and Work Career
In Japan, approximately 98% of children decide to continue school life in high school or
vocational/ technical school after graduating junior high school. As Japanese society becomes more
complex, work and life demands us more specialized knowledge and skills. In order to realize their
dreams, a majority of junior high school students choose to attain greater knowledge and a higher
level of technical skills by continuing their education in high school or vocational/ technology school.
Of course, some students choose to begin a work career after graduating from junior high school
while others decide to combine both work and studies.
■What should I do when I don’t know what choice to make?
You have many people around you who are willing to help you. Try talking to friends andfamily members, getting advice from your homeroom teacher or ‘Shinro’ advisor. There are also a
number of support groups that can help in this process. Don’t worry about it alone. Don’t hesitate toask for advice. Get others’ opinions. Gather as much information as you can. Take the time to thinkcarefully about your future.
■A Note to Guardians
Japan’s education system and social setup may be quite different from your own country’s.
Your child’s Shinro Path is an important choice which may alter his or her future. Try to obtain asmuch information about this process as possible and consider together with your child which
Shinro Path is best for him or her. There are Support Groups that will help you in your native
language. A list is provided on page 21 for reference. Feel free to contact them.
High school systems and their entrance examinations are complex and vary from year toyear. Your child’s school should be able to provide you with updated information.

-2-2. Deciding your ‘Shinro Path’ and how to achieve it■Thinking about your ‘Shinro Path’
During your three years of junior high school, you have learned about different Shinro Paths
through activities like ‘Job and High School Research’ and ‘Job and High School Challenge
Experience’. Use these experiences to help you decide and achieve your future goals.
■What to expect during the year ahead (may vary by school and area)
The final year of Junior High School passes very quickly. You must determine a planned
approach to achieve the Shinro Path of your choice. You will make your final decision in December,whether to pursue further education or a work career. If you decide to continue on to high school, youmust decide what school is best suited to your goal. Get advice from your teachers and family andthink carefully as you make your choice. The schedule below will give you an idea of what to expect
in the upcoming year.
At your Junior High School
April – JuneJuly

At High Schools

Shinro Orientation Meeting for
Guardians, Shinro Path GuidanceShinro Survey, Student/ Guardian/
Teacher Conference

AugustSeptember –OctoberHigh School Open Campus,
Free Participation in Club Activities

Shinro Orientation Meeting for
Guardians,
Shinro Path Counseling
November
Shinro Path Counseling,
Shinro Survey
Shinro Path Counseling
December
Final Shinro Decision(Student of Special Circumstances
early Notification accepted)
January
Preparing Entrance Examination
Application
Preparing Entrance Examination
early Application
February
mid

Private School Entrance Examinations (Shiga/Nara),
Private School Entrance Examinations(Kyoto/Osaka/Hyogo)
1st Selection Process for Public Schools（Special Enrollment Selection）
2nd Selection Process for Public Schools
3rd Selection Process for Public Schools
Application for Public Correspondence Program

Preparing Entrance Examination
Application

early
March

High School Orientationmid

33. Shinro Path Choices■Various Shinro Paths
There are a number of Shinro Paths to choose from. Choosing to continue studies in highschool is called ‘Shingaku’ and choosing to start work is called ‘Shushoku’. After graduating fromjunior high school, there are different ‘Shingaku’ schools to choose from as well.
Post-Graduate

University
Ａ

High School

SchoolJunior College

Ｂ

College of Technology

ＣSpecialized Training School

Ｄ
Ｅ((University)

Employment

Junior High School

Vocational or technical School

Technical School

Advanced Technical SchoolＦ■To continue your education
Anyone who is 15 or older, and has graduated from a junior high school in Japan or anothercountry is qualified to take the entrance examination for high school. If you are accepted, you may
begin your studies at high school. However, those who graduated school in a foreign country musthave completed the material covered in at least 9 years of studies.

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Ａ High School (Koto-gakko) (generally 3 years)- There are three categories: ‘Full-time’, ‘Part-time’, and ‘Correspondence Programs’. (Refer to 4 (2),page 7)- High school offers programs such as General Studies, Vocational Studies (e.g. industry etc.)- High school graduates qualify to apply to university, junior college, vocational school, technicalschool etc.
Ｂ College of Technology (Koto Senmon-gakko) (5 years)- Although this is a high school graduation is equivalent to a junior college degree. Examples ofVocational High Schools are Maizuru National College of Technology, Nara National College ofTechnology, and Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
- Graduates qualify to begin a work career or apply to transfer as a junior (3rd year student) to a 4
year university program.
Ｃ Specialized Training School (Koto Senshu-gakko) (3 years)- Courses are designed for the purpose of learning skills and earning certification in fields such as
business, food preparation etc.
- Some schools work in cooperation with correspondence school programs so that students earn ahigh school diploma in 3 years.
D Technical School (Kakushu-gakko) (6 months - 1 year)- Students train for a specific skill.
- Graduates do not earn a high school diploma.
E Advanced Technical School (Koto Gijutsu Senmonko) (1-2 years)- Courses are designed to train in skills for employment positions.
- Most Advanced Technical Schools require applicants to be 18 or older. Very few allow application
immediately after junior high school graduation.
F Employment (Shushoku), Helping at home (Kaji-tetsudai)- Work referrals are through the Hello Work Public Employment Agency or personal contact. It isalso possible to work and study part-time or continue education through a correspondence school
program.

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4. High School Choices■What kind of high schools are there?
There are three main differences between high schools.
(1) Who it was established by(2) When and how classes are held
(3) What the students study(1) Public High Schools / Private High Schools
The distinguishing difference is who it established by.
Public High Schools
Established by Kyoto Prefecture or Kyoto City
Student Body

Private High Schools
Educational Foundation
Co-educational, Boys’ Schools and Girls’
Schools
You can apply to any school of your choice.

Co-educational

Applicants may apply only
School District within their School District(General Studies)
Test Scheduleand Content
Test fee
Registration
fee
Tuition
Additional
expenses
Note:

Varies by school(The first day of the test in Kyoto/Osaka/Hyogoarea is conducted on the same day.)The same for all schools(with a few exceptions)(Full-time) ¥2,200(Part-time) ¥900
(Full-time) ¥5,650(Part-time) ¥980

¥15,000 - ¥20,000¥50,000 - ¥150,000(Full-time)¥366,000 - ¥850,000/year(with government subsidy/community aid)
Facilities: ¥50,000 - ¥100,000
educational enrichment: ¥80,000 - ¥130,000(Full-time) ¥118,800 (per year)
Varies by school- In addition to the schools listed above, there are National public schools (e.g. Senior High School
attached to Kyoto University of Education).
- The test fee and other amounts are those for FY2022- In addition to tuition, high schools require students to pay for textbooks, uniforms, study trips, etc.
- Some payment will be required (for registration, uniform, etc.) before enrollment between February
and March. Approximately 500,000 yen for private schools and 200,000 yen for public schools will benecessary.
- After enrollment, request for tuition exemption, reduction or application for scholarship may bemade for those in need of financial aid. (Refer to pg.17 onwards)
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(2) About schools with different class hours and study systems
When and how classes are held varies by school. There are three main categories: ‘Full-time’,‘Part-time’ and ‘Correspondence programs’
Full-time
Attendance Days
School Hours
Class Hours

Part-time

Monday - Friday
8:30 -16:00

Monday - Friday
17:30(16:20) - 21:30(part-time night classes)

Approx.20 days/yr.
(classroom lectures)

6 classes/day

4 classes/day

each 50 mins longeach 45 mins longclassroom lectures(schooling)

Years to Graduate

3 years

Subjects provided

General Studies
Vocational Studies(industries, agriculture, etc.),
Integrated courses

General Studies,
Vocational studies(Industry, Business etc.)

Some schools have classes on
Saturdays and/or after16:00

Some part-time schools
have classes during
daytime.

Notes

Correspondence

4 years (*)

3 years or more
General Studies
Credits are earned throughwritten reports and test
results in addition toschooling.

(*) 3-year graduation programs are also available in some part-time high schools.
(3) About High Schools which offer alternative subject curriculumHigh schools offer either General Studies or Vocational Studies.
Example given below is for public schools:

GeneralStudies

Centered on General Studies* Vocational courses are available in the General Studies Program, but the types of courses varydepending on schools (Athletic course, English course, etc.)

Vocational
Studies

General Studies with emphasis on Vocational Studies.
Business Studies, Industrial Studies, Marine Product Studies, Agriculture Studies, Information
Processing, Specialized Education Studies (Art, Music, Foreign languages, and Welfare etc.)

7Life and system in high school
Unlike elementary and junior school education which is compulsory, the education from highschool onwards is not compulsory in Japan. There are some difference between life and system inhigh school and those in junior high school.

(1) Each high school has different characteristics
All public elementary schools and junior high schools teach the same curriculum in Japan.
However, each high school puts emphasis on different subjects. For example, some schools focus onacademic studies, whereas others focus on sports. Even in a high school, different curriculums areapplied to different departments and even different courses of studies or elective subjects can bechosen in a department. You should take into account such factors carefully to select a school.
Check the type of high school by seeking advice from your junior high school teacher and going tohigh school orientations or open days.

(2) Credits and Grade Retention
At high school, you cannot earn credits (Tan-i* in Japanese) on subjects without regular study
and good scores at periodic exams. Many absences from the lessons affects credits. (Being late threetimes is counted as one absence in public high schools in Kyoto.)
If you cannot earn enough credits as stated by each school, you cannot go up to the next grade:
it is called “Genkyu-ryuchi” (grade retention), or “Ryunen”. In that case, you have to repeat anotheryear. Considering this, you should select a high school or course which is suitable for your ability andconsists of the subjects that you wish to study, not just focusing on passing the entrance exam.
Consult and discuss thoroughly with your junior high school teacher.
* Tan-i: the unit counts how many lessons are carried out a week. For example, if five English lessons arecarried out a week, it will be counted as 5 tan-i (credits). Grade 2 or above is deemed as being credited,
and grade 1 is deemed as being failed (no credit).

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(3) Expulsion
If you break the school rules (depending on the case), you may be suspended. If you repeat
illegal acts (depending on the case) or grade retentions, you may be expelled. School rules vary fromschool to school. For instance, some schools regulate colors and lengths of clothes and hair style,whereas others do not regulate it at all. School traditions and environment called “Kofu” vary fromschool to school, too. Make sure that you visit open days and school orientations to take a look at theschool environment.

(4) Tuition fees/ fees for text books
Attending public elementary schools and junior high schools is free, but tuition fees need to be
paid to attend high school, even though they are public schools. You also need to buy text books. (Textbooks may be provided for free at part-time high schools, depending on the conditions.)
Note: Refer to pg. 17 onwards for financial aid.

(5) No school meals
Unlike public elementary and junior high schools, no school meals are provided at highschools. Therefore, you will have to take lunch with you every day. Some schools have canteens andothers don’t. Please check beforehand.
(Note: some part-time night-time high school provide school meals.)(6) Longer commuting time
Basically, you can commute on foot to public junior high schools as they are located in yourlocal area; however, commuting time to high schools may be longer, as you can choose a high schoolfrom a wide selection. If you commute to school by bus or train, you will also need a transportation
fee. Check in advance how to commute and how long it takes by going to school orientations andopen days.

95. Public High School Entrance Examination Systems
1. Special Enrollment Selection
There are public high schools that provide special entrance examinations for ‘Returnee
Students from Overseas Residency’, ‘Descendants of Japanese Orphans in China’, ‘Long-term
Absentees’, ‘Adult Students’, ‘Kyoto Prefectural Seimei High School Special Student Selection’ and‘Kyoto Municipal Kyoto Sowa High School Special Student Selection’. Exams are held at the sametime as the 1st Selection Process noted on page 12. Detailed information is available at your child’s
junior high school.
Note that if you are accepted to any of the above programs, you are not eligible to take the entrance
examination at any other public high school. If you are not accepted, you may try again in the 2nd
Selection Process.
A. Special Enrollment Selection for Returnee Students from Overseas Residency
Provider School
Target Students
Method of Selection
Number of Students
SoughtFull time: Toba High School General Studies,
Nishi Maizuru High School General Studies
Sagano High School General Studies Kyoto Cosmos Department
Those returning after Feb.1 of 6th Grade, having resided with guardian overseas
for at least one year
Academic Evaluation (Japanese, Math, English), Interview and School
Transcript
Up to 5 students per school

B. Special Enrollment Selection for Descendants of Japanese Orphan in China
Provider Schools

Target Students
Method of Selection
Number of Students
SoughtFull time： Toba High School General Studies,
Nishi Maizuru High School General Studies
Part time: Toba High School General Studies,
Higashi Maizuru High School Ukishima Campus General Studies
Descendants of Japanese Orphan in China who entered Japanese elementary
school from 4th grade or later.
Academic Evaluation (Japanese, Math, English), Interview and School
Transcript
Up to 5 students per school

C. Special Enrollment Selection for Adult Students
Provider Schools
Target Students
Method of Selection

Part time： Suzaku High School General Studies (credit system),Toba High School General Studies (credit system),Momoyama High School General Studies,
Business Studies (credit system)
20 years or older
Interview and Essay (No Academic Evaluation)

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D. Special Enrollment Selection for Long-term Absentee
Full time： Suzaku High School General Studies,
Otokuni High School General Studies,
Provider Schools
Joyo High School General Studies,
Nishi Maizuru High School General Studies
Target Students
Student absent over 30 school days of any year of junior high school
Academic Evaluation (Japanese, Math, English), Interview, Essay andMethod of Selection
School Transcript
Number of Students 5 – 10 students per school (varies by school)
SoughtE. Kyoto Prefectural Seimei High School Special Student Selection
Curriculum
TargetStudents
Method ofSelection
Number ofStudents
SoughtGeneral education curriculum (Two-section daytime system (Part-time systemwith credits))
Students qualified to be applicants to public high schools in Kyoto Prefecture
Students who understand the ideal student sought by the high school principle
and who intend to study at Semei High School
Process A: Scholarly ability (Japanese, mathematics and English), interview,
essay and report
Process B: Interview and essay
Process A: Around 40% of the number of students to be admitted
Process B: Around 60% of the number of students to be admitted

F. Kyoto Municipal Kyoto Sowa High School Special Student Selection (planned)
Curriculum
TargetStudents

Method ofSelection
Number ofStudents
SoughtGeneral education curriculum (Four-section daytime/night-time system(Part-time system with credits))
Students qualified to be applicants to public high schools in Kyoto Prefecture
Students who are required to relearn due to truancy or special educational
needs caused by behavioral or cognitive characteristic (Documents from theprincipal of your child’s junior high school are required)
The following two evaluations will be conducted:
Evaluation A (Scholarly ability): Japanese, mathematics and English
Evaluation B (Individual interview): 1. Reason for applying
2. Efforts you made before the entrance exam (study/activity)
80 students112. 1st Selection
Process (Full-time, part-time for agriculture and home economics studies)
Early

Mid February

Late February

February

Aptitude test,

Announcement

Submitetc.

of test results

application* You can only take an exam for one course at one high school.
* There are three different types of selection processes, A, B and C as explained below. As the process
is different depending on high schools, please ask teachers at your junior high school about the
selection methods of the high school that you wish to apply to.
* Aptitude Test (5 subjects maximum)
Process A* Interview and / or Composition (short essay)* School Transcript * Report of Achievements (may not be
required at some schools)○* Interview

Process B* Composition* School Transcript * Report of Achievements* Aptitude Test (5 subjects maximum)
Process C* Interview and / or Composition (short essay)* School Transcript * Skill Test * Report of Achievements○12

3. 2nd Selection
Process (Full-time, part-time)
Late February

Mid March

Early March

SubmitAptitude test,

Announcement

applicationetc.

of test results* Selection for both General Studies and Vocational Studies will be done by the same method.
* Students may apply for two high schools and set priorities in their 1st choice schools.
* Students may apply one more high school as their 2nd choice. However, you will be screened only
after successful applicants for the high school as their1st choice have been decided and as long as thenumber of successful applicants does not reach its capacity.
* The selection of entrants will be made by combining school transcript and common aptitude test
grades, as shown below.
i. School Transcript
Performances in each subject are graded on a scale of 1 – 5, with 5 being the highest. Finalschool year grades are calculated as follows:AGroup

5 Academic Subjects（Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, English）
1-5 Grade ×1point ×3 school years
B
4 Performance Subjects（Music, Art, Physical Education, Industrial Arts and Home Economics）
Group 1-5 Grade×2points ×3 school years(Example) If a student got scale ‘5’ for all subjects for 3 years, he/she gets ‘195 points’.
Ａ Group
Subject

Japanese

1st year

Ｂ GroupMath

ScienceEnglish

Music

Art

PE

I A and HE

Subtotal

5SocialStudies
5

5

5

5

5×2

5×2

5×2

5×2

65

2nd year

5

5

5

5

5

5×2

5×2

5×2

5×2

65

3rd year

5

5

5

5

5

5×2

5×2

5×2

5×2

65

Total

15

15

15

15

15

30

30

30

30

195

ii. Academic Evaluation
On the day of the Entrance Examination you will be tested on 5 Subject materials (Japanese,
Social Studies, Math, Science and English). Each test is a possible 40 points and is calculated asfollows: 40 points × 5 subjects = 200 total points. The test content for the 2nd Selection is the same atall public high schools and all courses.
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4. 3rd Selection
Process (Full-time, part-time)
Mid March

Late March

Late March

SubmitAptitude test,

Announcement

applicationetc.

of test results* Academic evaluations may be held at high schools with considerable vacancies after the 1st and 2nd
Selections. Whether additional academic evaluations will be conducted or not will be notified at thesame time of the 2nd Selection test results announcement.
* The selection of entrants will be made by combining school transcript, common aptitude test grades(Japanese, Math, and English) and interviews.
‘Special measures for foreign students taking academic achievement tests of entrance examinations
for public high schools in Kyoto Prefecture’
In fiscal year 2023 entrance examinations for public high schools in Kyoto Prefecture, students
who qualify under category (1) and (2) may take the academic achievement test under special
measures;(1) Students who arrived in Japan on or after February 1st, 2020
(2) Students whose term of residence in foreign countries have continued for a year or more
* An offer from the principal of junior high school where the student is currently attending isnecessary.
Special Measures Contents:i.

Hiragana is typed over kanji in the academic achievement testii.

An extension of up to 10 minutes will be added to the test time for each subject* The academic achievement test will be held in a different examination room.
Please ask your junior high school after September for more information about the special measures.

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6. Private High Schools■ Entrance Examination
There are generally three categories of entrance examinations at Private High Schools:
1. for students who have applied through Recommendation
2. for students who have applied to a Single School
3. for students who have applied to Multiple Schools
1. Students with Recommendation
Students of superior academic record and character, recommended by theTargetPrincipal of their Junior High School. Students who have made the school theirStudents
first-choice school, and commits if accepted.
Qualifications
Students that meet the standards set by a particular school
If Accepted
Student is committed to enroll
2. Single School Applicants
TargetStudents who have chosen only one school, and commits if accepted.
Students
Qualifications
Students that meet the academic standards set by a particular school
If Accepted
Is committed to enroll
Note
Applicant receives priority status above those applying to multiple schools.
3. Multiple School Applicants (Open Entrance Examination)
TargetStudents whose first choice is other schoolStudents
Qualifications
No specific standard
Are not committed to attend
If accepted
Note

Students that have listed a public school as their first choice are allowed todelay registration payment at the private school until announcement of
acceptance/non-acceptance has been made.

■ Private School Entrance Selection
Selection is based on the Entrance Examination results, school transcript and interview. The
function and content of the examination varies by school. Some private high schools place emphasison the final year of the student’s school transcript, while others look at the overall three year record.

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7. Alternative Shinro Path Choices■Specialized Training Schools and Technical Schools
Specialized Training Schools and Technical Schools are designed for students to learn aparticular skill and earn credentials. Some fields of study available are information processing,business/office skills, culture trades, food preparation, apparel, construction, hair and cosmetics
industry. Tuition fees are comparable to private high schools. It is important to check out the schools
thoroughly before applying.
■Work Career Choices
There are hardly any job opportunities for junior high school graduates in today’s society. The
lack of available jobs is partially due to the lagging economy, but also a result of lack of perseverance
on the part of the young work force. When considering a work career, think carefully about yourcommitment, responsibility and the challenges of employment.
Once you decide to pursue a work career, commonly your school will refer you to the Hello
Work Public Employment Office to direct you to possible employment. Some students find positions
through personal contacts. However, it is generally better to get referrals through the Hello Work
Office to avoid misunderstandings regarding wages, hours and other work conditions.
■Combining Work and School Careers
It is also possible to continue your education while working, through part-time high schools or
correspondence school programs. The necessary expenses are lower than that of full-time highschools. Some night school programs provide meal service. Graduation from part-time high schools or
correspondence school programs earns you the same accreditation as a full-time school. Because thisqualifies you to apply to university or other higher-education institutes, many students takeadvantage of this program. Those over 20 years old are not required to take an entrance
examination. Refer to 5(1)C (pg.10) for details.

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8. Financial Aid Overview
The Financial Aid System is designed to support those families in financial difficulty byproviding necessary funds to continue your education. The three basic categories are:Scholarship, which need not be repaid; Reduction and Exemption, which need be partially repaid;
Loan, which is repaid after graduation. Content and recipient qualifications are clearly defined.
Detailed information is available at your child’s junior high school or any high school.
According to Japanese government policy, public high school tuition is free of charge forhouseholds with less than approximately 9,100,000 yen in yearly income. Private high school tuition
may or may not be supplemented, depending on the household income of the student. Tuition
supplement varies between approximately ¥120,000 and ¥390,000 a year. Kyoto Prefecture has
established, with the cooperation of private high schools, Kyoto Prefecture Anshin Learning Support
Service, which allows lower income households to be exempt from tuition obligation. Details areavailable at the private high school the student applies to.
However, the student is obliged to pay for all additional non-tuition, such as registration fees,
study trips, outings, study materials etc. Some schools require payment in advance, due in Februaryor March.
There is a system called the ‘Tsunagi Fund’ that makes it possible to receive a loan until
expenses are covered through such an assistance system. A separate application is required for this.

■ Financial Aid(Updated information is available at your child’s junior high school)
Kyoto Prefecture Anshin Learning Support Service(Kyoto-fu Anshin Shugyo Shien Seido)

Reduction and
Exemption

High school students residing in Kyoto Prefecture
Currently attending a private high school located in Kyoto Prefecture.
・Up to ¥936,000 for households receiving social welfare aid.
Scholarship ・Up to ¥650,000 for households with estimated annual income of less than ¥5,900,000
・Up to ¥198,800 for households with estimate annual income between ¥5,900,000 andAmount¥9,100,000 per year

TargetStudent

Contact

Private high school currently enrolled at

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Financial Support to Attend School under Social Welfare Law (Seikatsuhogo-ho niyoru Koko Syugaku Fujo)
Qualifications

Scholarship
AmountContact

Scholarship

Family member of household currently receiving social welfare aid in Kyoto Prefecture/ Kyoto
City.
・¥5,300/monthfor school supplies, etc.
・up to ¥30,000
for entrance examination fee
・up to ¥87,900 for uniform, bag, shoes, etc.
・up to ¥2,330/monthfor class activity fund, Student Council dues
・actual costfor transportation fees for commuting
・actual cost (up to ¥84,600) for extracurricular/club activities
・actual costfor learning materials (textbooks, supplemental readers, etc.)
City Welfare Office

Kyoto Prefecture Learning Support Service for High School Students

Loan(Kyoto-fu Kokosei tou Shugaku Shien Jigyo)
Academically motivated high school student suffering from family economic burden
Qualifications

Loan AmountContact(1) Study Loan for High School Level Student
up to ¥18,000 /month to National and Public High School student, up to ¥30,000/month toPrivate High School student
estimated income of 4-member household of under ¥4,720,000(2) School Supply Loan for High School Level Student (given to 1st year student only): fixedloan of ¥50,000 to National and Public High School student, ¥250,000 to Private School
student. In order to be eligible to receive loan, you need to receive a loan (1) and annual
household income should not exceed ¥1,500,000.
※Students with foreign nationality are not eliaible.
The junior high school you are enrolled at or High School Education Division, Department of
Guidance, Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education

Kyoto City High School Financial Aid Service (Kyoto-shi Koko
Shingaku/Shuugaku Shienkin Shikyu Jigyo)

Qualifications

Scholarship
AmountContact

ScholarshipMust be a family member of household residing in Kyoto City, which is currently receivingsocial welfare aid or is of non-tax paying status* Funds for enrollment preparation (given to 1st year students only)
・For students of households currently receiving social welfare aid¥110,000: enrolled in full-time Private High School¥69,000: enrolled in Part-time High School・For students of households of non-tax paying status¥63,000: enrolled in National Public High School¥178,000: enrolled in full-time Private School¥137,000: enrolled in part-time high school¥45,000: enrolled in Correspondence School Program* Scholarships (funds for school supplies, etc.)
・For students of households of non-tax paying status (except households receiving livelihood
protection payments)¥144,000/year: enrolled in any high school program

Kyoto City Children and Family Support Division Branch Office （Scholarship clerk ）18

Kyoto Prefecture High School Student Scholarship Program (Kokosei
Kyufu-gata Syogaku-kin Sikyu Jigyo)
Qualifications

Scholarship
AmountNote
Contact

ScholarshipMust be a family member of household residing in Kyoto Prefecture, not within Kyoto
City, which is currently receiving social welfare aid or is of non-tax paying status(e.g. Single-parent household)For students of households currently receiving social welfare aid･Funds for enrollment preparation (given to 1st grade students only)¥110,000enrolled in full-time Private High School¥69,000
enrolled in Part-time High School・Scholarship (for students attending high school outside Kyoto Prefecture or school forforeigners)
up to ¥19,000/monthenrolled in full-time Private High School or school forforeigners
For students of households of non-municipal-tax paying status･Funds for enrollment preparation (given to 1st grade students only)¥63,000
enrolled in National and Public High School¥178,000enrolled in full-time Private School¥137,000enrolled in part-time high school¥45,000
enrolled in Correspondence School Program･Support Fund (for school supplies)
up to ¥60,000/year enrolled in any High School program･Scholarships (for students attending private high school outside Kyoto Prefecture or
school for foreigners)
up to ¥33,000/monthenrolled in full-time Private High School or school forforeigners
up to ¥24,000/monthenrolled in part-time private high school
up to ¥16,000/monthenrolled in special support high school vocational non-degree
graduate program (4th & 5th year students only)
up to ¥14,000/monthenrolled in special support high school(other than a non-degree graduate program)
Scholarship benefits are adjusted for recipients of other financial aid funds
Kyoto Prefecture Health Department

In addition, other limited financial aid/school expense funds are available in limited amounts.
For single-parent households, public transportation school commuting expenses, children of accident
victims etc. For further information, refer to the homepage for Kyoto Prefecture/City Board of
Education, under High School Financial Aid Services. The homepages are below;
The Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education URL
http://www.kyoto-be.ne.jp/kyoto-be/cms
Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean are available.
Kyoto City Board of Education URL
http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kyoiku/
Only Japanese is available.
199. A Note to Guardians of Shinro Path Students
The time is approaching for your child to make a final decision about a Shinro Path. As theguardian, consider the following:
1. Talk with your child about his or her future. After talking over your household circumstances,
listen carefully to your child and respect their wishes. Encourage him/her to think through his/her
choice and give stern direction when necessary.
2. Help your child choose a high school (or alternative) that is suited to his or her goals and ability.
Avoid choosing a school that does not offer a challenge.
3. Provide a home environment that supports positive study habits. Your child will not be able tokeep up with study demands by attending school classes alone. Please make your child understandthat high school requires a high level of commitment to studies.
4. Entrance examinations are held in very cold winter season. Be sure to lead a regular life style inorder to prevent a cold.
5. All Shinro Path application forms must be submitted on time. Delay can result in application
denial. If you don’t know how to complete the application forms, please consult with your school
teachers
6. All formal documents and applications for high school will pass through your child’s junior highschool. Do not be confused by hearsay or inaccurate information. If you have questions, contact yourchild’s school.
7. Support and encourage your child as he or she faces the challenges that bring him/her closer torealizing his/her Shinro Path goal.

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Reference Material 1 Where to go for Advice, Guidance or Further Information
Kyoto City International Foundation(1) 075-752-1166 interpreting service advise for government offices
Telephone number(2) 075-752-3511 business, employment advise(1) Government Interpreting Advice （closed winter holidays）- Telephone Interpreting Services for foreign residents and Kyoto City
government offices- Interpreting Services for foreign residents in dealing with government
services and/or paper work. (by telephone or in person)
Activities
English - Tues. and Thurs. 9:00 to 17:00
Chinese - Wed. and Fri. 9:00 to 17:00(2) Personal Counseling and Information Services.
9:00 to 21:00 (closed Mondays and winter holidays)

Fushimi Youth Action Center
Telephone number
075-611-4910- Support for non-native youth residing in Kyoto (social gathering etc.)- Japanese language classes: Sat. 10:00 to 11:30
Activities

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ふ こくさい せんたー

京 都府国際センター Kyoto Prefectural International Center

Contact
Number

０７５－３４３－９６６６(Kyoto Prefectural Multilingual Consultation for Daily Living）
０７５－３４２－５０００（Expert Consultation）① Multilingual Consultation for Daily Living（２３Languages）
10：00am ～5：00pm（except Tuesdays・Holidays・New Year Holiday
Season）② Expert Consultation（Please make a reservation）

Details
・Visa Consultation: Every 4th Sunday of the month・Legal Advice: 2nd Sunday of January, March, May, July, September,and November(Time: 1：00pm ～ 4：00pm)
・Japanese Lesson: Information provided via phone e-mail21

Kyoto YWCA APT (Asian People Together)
Telephone number
075-431-0351- Telephone Counseling: 075-451-6522
Mon. 13:00 to 16:00 Thurs. 15:00 to 18:00
Activities- Children’s activities and study support

Center for Multicultural Society Kyoto
Telephone number
075-746-2374- Medical interpretation- Translation, Guest Lecturer Services
Activities

Kyoto Nihongo Rings （Japanese Language Classroom Network in Kyoto Pref.）- Information on Japanese language classrooms in Kyoto Prefecture isavailable at the above website in multiple languages.
Activities

22Reference Material 2 Shinro Path Terminology
・Shinro Path Orientation Meeting (Shinro Setsumei-kai)
At this Orientation Meeting, teachers at the junior high school will explain to both guardians and students
what is meant by Shinro Path, the process, and what to be expected. This meeting is generally held for eachschool year separately.
・Three Person Conference (Sansha Kondan) and Shinro Path Guidance (Shinro Sodan)
The Three Person Conference between homeroom teacher, student and guardian is to discuss the student’s
school and personal concerns and Shinro Path options.
・Application Form (Gansho)
This is the form the student will use to apply for the test to enter the school of his or her choice. All information(name, address, date of birth etc.) must be filled in accurately according to the student’s official Residency
Registration or Alien Registration. The application may be rejected for any discrepancy; however, students
using a Japanese name at school may apply by that name. The homeroom teacher should be informed of any
preference. Submitting this application form to the high school is called ‘Shutsugan’. At this time, you will needto pay an entrance examination fee (Jukenryo).
・School District (Tsugaku-ken) of Public High Schools
The range of student’s choice of public high schools is determined by the guardian’s address. This is referred toas the student’s School District. Kyoto Prefecture is divided into five school districts. It is important to know inwhich school district the student/guardian resides.
・School Transcript (Hokokusho)
This is an official school record of the student’s grades and extracurricular activities during junior high school.
This information and the results from the student’s entrance examination are of equal importance indetermining acceptance into high school.
・Individual Selection Process (Tandoku Senbatsu)
All students accepted are selected from applicants to that specific school. The limit number of students acceptedvaries by school.

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Closing

The ‘Multilingual Guidance For Life after Graduation’ has initiated by ‘Tokimeki, the Kyoto
Network for Newcomer and Returnee Students/Children’. This project has been sponsored by the
Kyoto City board of Education since fiscal year 2012.
It was made possible through the efforts of the teachers of the ‘Kyoto City Junior High School
Research and Advisory Committee’, and the cooperation of many others. This guidance was createdby the cooperation of many people to support students who have foreign roots. We hope that we canhelp each and every child to pursue their dreams for the future and go on to realize their Shinropaths.

Kyoto Network for Newcomer & Returnee Students/Children‘TOKIMEKI’‘Tokimeki’ was founded in Kyoto, in 2003, and is a support group for people of various
international backgrounds. Some members have returned to Japan after having
accompanied guardians on overseas business stays. Some have come to Japan for the firsttime. Some are children of international marriages. Tokimeki is a network of people with
common concerns and practical goals, made up of schools, teachers, governmentorganizations, auxiliary organizations, NPO, NGO and individual volunteers.
Participating Organizations:・Momoyama Junior High School Attached to Kyoto University of Education
・Kyoto City Fushimi Youth Action Center of the Kyoto City Youth Service Foundation
・Kyoto YWCA APT・Kyoto City International Foundation

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