Education

　There are 16 private kindergartens in Mitaka City. Private kindergartens accept applications for children three years old and older. Applications and information for entrance in the spring are available at each private kindergarten from around October. For details concerning admission requirements and application procedures, please contact the kindergarten of your choice.

　In this program, fees for private kindergartens are reduced or waived; however, income restrictions apply.

Inquiries: For Private Kindergartens: School Affairs Subsection, School Affairs Section (ext. 3232)

　In this program, subsidies help defer entrance fees and kindergarten fees.

Inquiries: School Affairs Subsection, School Affairs Section (ext. 3232)

　Japan has a six-, three-, three-, four-year system of education.However, only nine years of schooling are mandatory: six years of elementary school (starting at age six) and three years of junior high school (from age 12). High school consists of three years and college of four, although these are not required. All schools begin their academic year in April. Foreign residents are not required to attend school, but parents may enroll or transfer their children to municipal elementary or junior high schools if they are of age. Please contact the number below if you would like to enroll your child in a municipal school.

Inquiries: School Affairs Subsection, School Affairs Section (ext. 3234)

　This program is for parents/guardians of children in Mitaka municipal elementary or junior high schools who are having financial difficulty. The subsidy can be applied to expenses for school supplies, commuting to/from school, extracurricular programs and school lunches. Please obtain more information and an application form from the school, and return the completed form to the school.

Inquiries: School Affairs Subsection, School Affairs Section (ext. 3232)