Enrollment Procedures for Foreign Children at Public Schools

Here is information about the procedures for foreign children who have just arrived in Japan to enroll in a public school.

**■ First, check the following** - Start by contacting the Board of Education (教育委員会) in the city, ward, town, or village where you live. - They will tell you about school availability and the procedures you need to follow.

**■ Required documents** - Residence Card or passport - Resident registration certificate (juuminhyou) — a document proving that your child lives at your address - Academic transcript from the previous school (if available)

**■ Steps in the procedure** 1. First, consult with the Board of Education and confirm which documents are required. 2. Once a school has been decided, there will be an interview at that school. 3. Submit the required documents, and enrollment will be confirmed. 4. After receiving an explanation about school life, your child can start attending.

**■ If you do not understand Japanese** - Schools and Boards of Education may be able to arrange an interpreter. Please consult them in advance.

Let's work together with the Board of Education to help foreign children start their school life smoothly.