２０２４Academic Year Application Guidelines
for the Japanese Language Adaptation Class "Sakura"

Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School〒921-8105 Heiwa-machi 1-1-15, Kanazawa City
Tel: (076)226-2111 Fax: (076)226-2112
E-mail: fusho@ml.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School provides elementary school education based on the Basic Act on
Education and the School Education Act, conducts research and demonstration of the theory and practice of elementary
education, and engages in tasks such as facilitating the teaching practice of university students. In addition, the Japanese
Language Adaptation Class, “Sakura,” is aimed at not only providing educational support to children from foreign nations
who have come to Japan, with a focus on early Japanese language instruction, but also researching how we might best
integrate them in elementary school. Those who wish to enroll in “Sakura” should be aware of this purpose, as well as theschool regulations, prior to application.
1 Number of Openings: ７
2 Scheduled Admission Date: April ９, 2024
3 Application Qualifications:(1) Prospective students must be children from foreign nations born between April 2, 2012 and April 1, 2018.
（Including Japanese children who were born or stayed in a foreign country for a long periodof time and whose understanding of Japanese is not sufficient.
(2) Prospective students must be able to arrive in Japan by the end of April, 2024 (The admission date can be changed
according to arrival date during April).
(3) After arriving in Japan, prospective students must live in Ishikawa Prefecture, within an hour commute to theschool with a guardian, and must be able to attend school from their guardians at all times, even after enrollment.
(4) Prospective students must be a family member of a researcher or an international student at Kanazawa University.
(5) Guardians of prospective students must have a good understanding of the school’s educational policies andcooperate in educational activities.
4 How to Get Application Form:
The Application Form will be available on our website beginning on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Please download the form from the following link.

URL: http://partner.ed.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/fusho/
5 Application Period: Wednesday, January 10 – Friday, March 15, 2024
Applications will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school.
(Only on weekdays)
・If mailing or e-mailing the application documents, use the following addresses:

Mailing address: 〒921-8105
1-1-15, Heiwa-machi, Kanazawa City
Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School, "Sakura" Enrollment Team
(Postmark deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024 )E-mail: fusho@ml.kanazawa-u.ac.jp (Deadline: February 15, 2023)*We will not accept incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline.
(Application Documents)(1) Application Form for Admission(2) Certificate of Employment at Kanazawa University or Certificate of Enrollment at Kanazawa
University

＊A certificate of planned employment or a certificate of planned enrollment for the fiscal year
2024 is also acceptable.
6 Selection Process: Document Screen

Selection results will be notified by February 22, 2024 by mail or email to the applicant.
7 Enrollment Orientation: Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. at Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School*Guardians of successful applicants are required to attend.
*Please contact us in advance if you are not able to attend on the day.

※1.The official name of this school is “金沢大学人間社会学域学校教育学類附属小学校” ( Kanazawa University Collegeof Human and Social Sciences, School of Teacher Education Affiliated Elementary School), but it is also commonlyreferred to as “金沢大学附属小学校”(Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School)※2. For the status of residence of your child, please contact Immigration Services as soon as possible:

The Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau, Kanazawa Branch Office
Kanazawa Station West Joint Government Bldg.,
3-4-1 Sainen, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0024
TEL: 076-222-2450FAQ Japanese Language Adaptation Classes "Sakura"
Kanazawa University Affiliated Elementary School
Q What kind of education is provided at “Sakura”?
A: We offer learning activities which help students from foreign nations get used to the daily life and school
experience through the basic study of Japanese language and culture during their early stage of life in Japan.
Students learn each subject at the same level as their peers, either with regular class or “Sakura” class.
Q How long does a student take classes in “Sakura”?
A: 6 months or 1 year. The period is decided based on the student’s acquisition of Japanese. Generally, after 6 months
or 1 year, he/she is transferred to a regular class of students the same age.
Q: What kind of teachers do you have for “Sakura”?
A: There are homeroom teachers and teachers in charge of teaching Japanese language.
There are also teachers teaching regular classes.
Q How do students get to and from school?
A: Students come to school on foot or by public transportation (e.g., bus). Usually, students come to school bythemselves. However, new students are allowed to be accompanied by parents/guardians until they get used toit.
Q What kind of clothes do students wear at school?
A: Students wear school uniforms. There are two designs, one for winter and one for summer.
There are also gym clothes for physical education class.
Q What do students have for lunch?
A: Students are to bring their own packed lunch every day. Milk and Japanese tea are to be provided by the school.
Q How much is the monthly fee?
A: About 5,000 yen per month for teaching materials and supporting fees. No tuition fee is required. However, theschool uniform and school inner shoes etc., cost around 50,000 yen upon admission.
Q Do you accept new students in “Sakura” only in April?
A:If there are vacancies in the 8 available positions, we will accept applications for admission in October.
However, if the maximum number of students is not reached, applications may be accepted at any time.
Q What should students bring to school ?
A: We will hold an Enrollment Orientation for newly enrolling students and families.
We will provide detailed information at this session.