Education

1. Japanese education system
   

Enrolling in an elementary school

Enrolling in a junior high school

Transferring to another school

2. Kindergartens

1.Japanese education system

The school system in Japan consists of six years of elementary school, three years of junior high school, three years of high school and four years of university.Compulsory education lasts for nine years,from elementary school through junior high school.If you have children who should be attending an elementary school or junior high school,please apply at the Educational Affairs Division of the Board of Education.For pre-school children,there are kindergartens and day care centers.

*Enrolling in an elementary school

There are 20 public elementary schools in Hitachinaka. In October, before your child is due to enter first grade, information about health checkups will be sent to you from the Board of Education.. In January, you will receive enrollment information. Please submit confirmation to the school.

*Enrolling in a junior high school

In February, before your child is due to enter junior high school, enrollment information will be sent. Please submit confirmation to the school.

*Transfering to another school

When you move to the new address, apply to the school and the Board of Education.

2.Kindergartens

There are 10 public kindergartens and 6 private ones in Hitachinaka. If you are planning to enroll your child, you can apply at the kindergarten directly