Family
Can I enroll my child in junior high after moving cities?
For 'enroll my child in junior high after moving cities', the controlling rule depends on the exact family-register, parent/child, court, school or immigration procedure. Nationality alone does not answer it; the official source below identifies the legal framework that must be applied to this case.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Municipal programs vary by residence.
- Foreign-child school enrollment is handled locally.
Documents
- Child/parent identity documents
- Residence information
- School/family records
Likely cost
Public programs may be free/subsidized; private school, childcare and document costs vary.
Where to act
Municipal office / board of education / school / Immigration.
Official sources
Guidelines for Ensuring School Enrollment Opportunities for Foreign ChildrenMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology · Official sourceSchool Enrollment Procedures for Foreign ChildrenMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology · Official sourceMEXT — Education PolicyGovernment of Japan · Official sourceMinistry of Justice — Divorce / Parenting PortalImmigration Services Agency / Ministry of Justice · Official source