20-1 Schooling system in Japan
In Japan, compulsory education is 6 years in elementary school from 6 years to 12 years old and 3 years in junior high school, from 12 years old, which makes 9 years in total. Foreign children are not obliged to go to elementary and junior high schools in Japan but can enter schools in the relevant school district where they live if they want to.
It depends on the location of your home which schools your children should enter. Day nurseries and kindergartens are available, if you want your preschool children to enter them.
20-2 Kindergarten
There are nine private kindergartens in Fujimi-shi, seven in Fujimino-shi and three in Miyoshi-machi. For admission procedures, please contact each kindergarten.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Hoiku-ka Hoiku-kakari : tel.049-252-7105
- Fujimino-shi Hoiku-ka Hoiku-kakari : tel.049-262-9035
- Miyoshi-machi Kyouiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyoiku-ka :
tel.049-258-0019
20-3 Elementary and junior high schools
(1) How to enter elementary/ junior high school?
Children who will reach the school age in the next fiscal year are asked their will of school enrollment in the previous year, and health examination is held in October. If you moved in the city or town after September and want to enter a public elementary school, contact the education board of the city or town.
Foreign children who want to enter public elementary/junior high schools need to follow the procedure. Contact the school section for details.
(2) Transfer to a public school in the city or town from another school
If you transfer your children to a public school in the city or town from another school, you are required to bring a student registration certificate and a receipt for free textbooks issued by the school you have been registered in the previous place.
(3) To move out
When you move or return to your home country, be sure to inform your school.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Kyouiku-bu Gakkou Kyoiku-ka : tel.049-251-2711
- Fujimino-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyouiku-ka Gakumu-kakari : tel.049-220-2084
- Miyoshi-machi Kyouiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyouiku-ka :
tel.049-258-0019
20-4 Aid and counseling
(1) School expense subsidies
School expense subsidies such as school supplies, school meal charges, and medical expenses are available for guardians who are in financial difficulties. Contact the school section for details.
You may contact the school section as well if an instruction on Japanese language is needed or you have anxieties about education in general.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Kyouiku-bu Gakkou Kyouiku-ka :
tel. 049-251-2711 - Fujimino-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyouiku-ka Gakumu-kakari : tel.049-220-2084
- Miyoshi-machi Kyouiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyouiku-ka :
tel.049-258-0019
(2) Scholarship for traffic-accident orphans
This system provides traffic-accident orphans graduating from junior/senior high schools with scholarship or necessary expenses for proceeding to higher education or getting employment.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Fukushi Seisaku-ka Fukushi Seisaku kakari :
tel.049-251-2711
(3) Subsidy System for Education Funds
In order to reduce the financial burden on those who have borrowed money from the Japan Finance Corporation or the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to enroll in or are currently enrolled in a high school or university, there is a system in place to subsidize a portion of the interest on the repayment of the loan. There are conditions for the grant. Please contact us for details.
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Kyoiku Iinkai Kyoiku-bu Kyoikuseisaku-ka Soumu Kikaku Group : tel. 049-251-2711
- Fujimino-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Kyouiku Soumu-ka Soumu-kakari : tel. 049-220-2080
20-5 Japanese Language Classes
Japanese classes by voluntary teachers are offered for the foreign residents who want to learn Japanese and make friends. These classes are almost free. Everyone from beginner to the advanced is always welcome. The followings are Japanese classes in this area.
- Fujimi Nihongo Kyousitsu
- Day & Time: every Tuesday 10:00-11:30, every Friday 13:30-15:00, Saturday 14:00-15:30
- Place: Tsuruse-nishi koryu center
- Inquiry : tel.090-4955-4389 (Ms. Morita)
- Children’s Japanese Learning Club
- Date and time: Every Wednesday (Excluding the fifth week) 17:00〜19:00
- Place: Mizuhodai community center
- Inquire : tel.090-4955-4389 (Ms. Morita)
tel.090-2334-4678 (Ms. Matsuo)
- Nihongo Kyoshitsu
- Day & Time: every Sunday & Wednesday 10:00-11:30
- Place: Kamifukuoka-nishi public hall (Fujimino Stella East after September 29, 2025)
- Inquire : tel.049-266-9501
- Japanese Language Class
- Date & Time: Every Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30
- Place: Fujimino International Cultural Exchange Center
- Contact: Tel.049-266-9501
- Fujimino International Cultural Exchange Center Nihongo Kyoshitsu
- Day & Time: every Monday〜Friday 10:00-12:00
- Place: Office of Center
- Inquire : tel. 049-256-4290
- Miyoshi Nihongo Fujikubo Kyoshitsu
- Day & Time: every Wednesday 10:00-12:00
- Place: Fujikubo public hall
- Inquire : tel.049-258-0690
- Miyoshi Nihongo Chikumazawa Kyoshitsu
- Day & Time: every Friday 14:00-16:00
- Place: Chikumazawa public hall
- Inquire : tel.049-259-8311
20-6 Japanese language assistance to foreign students at school
Foreign students who do not speak Japanese can take Japanese lesson by volunteers at elementary and junior high schools if they wish. If you wish, please contact the Board of Education. (About 1 hour per week).
[Inquiry]
- Fujimi-shi Kyouiku Iinkai Kyouiku-bu Gakkou Kyouiku-ka : tel.049-251-2711
- Fujimino-shi Kyoiku Iinkai Gakkou Kyouiku-ka Shidou-kakari :
tel.049-220-2085 - Miyoshi-machi Kyoiku Iinkai Kyoiku Center : tel.049-258-0019