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Togura Office, Board Of Education (275-0004 Ext.6265)

　In Japan compulsory education is from the ages of 6 to 15. This includes six years at elementary school from 6 to 12 years of age, and three years at junior high school from 13 to 15 years of age.

 

Pre-school Facilities

 

There are two private kindergartens in Chikuma.

          Inariyama Yochien: Inariyama 198-1           Tel:026- 272-1215
　
　　　 Sayuri Yochien: Togura 931                 Tel:026-275-0370

Please contact the appropriate kindergarten with regards to enrolment and eligibility for financial assistance.(shuenshoureihihojokin)

 

Elementary and Junior High Schools (小学校(しょうがっこう)と中学校(ちゅうがっこう)　shogakou / chugakou)

                           n   A notice of enrolment from the Board of Education is sent to families of children due to enrol in elementary school.

                           n   Notice of enrolment to junior high school will be sent through the elementary school in which the child is enrolled.

                           n   Please contact the Board of Education in the event of any of the following:

1. You do not receive a notice of enrolment.

2. Your address changes after you have received the notice of enrolment.

3. There are errors regarding the information contained in the notice of enrolment (name, date of birth etc).

4. You lose your enrolment notice after receiving it.

5. Through sickness or for any other reason it is impossible for your child to attend school.

 

Change of Address

If you should move to or from Chikuma, or move between school districts within Chikuma, please inform the Citizen’s Affairs Section.

 

Education Counsel

Education Counsel Centre                                                  026-273-5105

Should you have a problem with the school or about the education system, please contact the Education Counsel. Anonymity is guaranteed and it is free.

Open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

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