Thursday, June 24, 2010

are there cheap public or private high schools in japan that teach classes in english

are there cheap public or private high schools in japan that teach classes in english?
hi!!! im from the philippines and im 15 years old (going 16 on january and im a boy)....and i want to move to japan and study there before i turn 16 or go there before august and september 2010 just for the sake of my studies because i heard schools in japan usually start in august...actually, both of my parents live in japan(i live with my gandma), they're in nagano but is now renting a house in chiba...i just wanna ask if there are public or private (which i prefer more) schools in japan that teach subjects in english and only costs CHEAP...i know most private and international schools in japan teach classes in english...but they cost a lot...i want to go to a school that only cost like 100,000-150,000 yen only for a whole year including tuition, miscellaneous fees and other fees throughout the year, because i do not belong to a reach family...of course, i want schools near tokyo,chiba or nagano..any of the three as long as i can study in a japanese school with no language gap because of english...basically, here are my questions.. 1. What schools(either private or public) in japan offer classes that are taught in english that only cost cheap. Like 100,000-150,000 yen? 2. What month does schools start in Japan? 3. How much money should i bring to school for transportation and food? 4. Does BULLYING exist in japan, particularly in highschools? Especially if im a new student and im not a japanese (although i look like a japanese) 5. What are the subjects that taught in japan? Coz i want kanji lessons! 6. Can you pick what classes are you going to attend in Japan?? Or do they give you different subjects that you must always attend. 7. Do students in japan go to another room every subject or is the teacher is the only one who moves for to another room? 8. What year will i be in if i go to japan by august???is it middle school, junior high, senior high? Note: Please leave a link for schools that you would recommend.. Thanks! uhmmm, i cant ask my parents about this...why??because they want me to study in the philippines, so im trying to find REASONS and ANDSWERS to insist my parent about it...if they find about this, they'd probably tell me to stop this illusion...
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Why don't you simply ask your parents, since they live there?

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Do kids in japan really go to school five days a week

Do kids in japan really go to school five days a week?
this question is from my daughter. she needs a second opinoin.lol
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Why would this be hard to believe? Kids in the United States go to school five days a week...
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They go 6 days a week and year round
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Nope! They go to school six days a week.
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They have to usually go 6 days a week and sometimes on Sunday too to work on projects. They have tons of homework and have shorter vacations than kids in the US. I don't mean a little shorter either. American school looks like a joke compared to school in Japan.
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Our family hosts students from Japan while they are in the US to improve their english. They tell us that Japanese Students go to school Monday through Friday and have a much longer school day than American students (8am to 5 or 6pm). They also do all their school work at school. (no homework) Many of them ride the train to school. Sometimes a 1 1/2 hour ride each way. Every student I've met wore a school uniform until after high school. All the our guest students have attended private school so maybe this is diffrent in public school (assuming they have public school).
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I suppose it varies by age, and whether it's a municipal school or a posh school! My daughter is 9 years old, and she goes to the local municipal elementary school. They go 5 days a week, with the older kids having longer days than the younger ones. There are 6 lessons in a day, 4 before lunch and 2 after. For the first term of the first grade they go home at lunch time, then they stay for lunch and a fifth lesson - most days - as I recall they had 2 days when they left after lunch. Monday and Wednesday I think...! Then each year the number of lessons is increased, my daughter is in grade 4 now, and she has 6 lessons every day except Wednesday! That day she has 5. The 5th class on Mondays is a 'club', although it IS compulsory, so it may as well be called another lesson...! However most kids in Japan have at LEAST one extra-curricular class ... often English, or piano, or Kumon ... so the learning day can be VERY long, and some of these extra classes are on Saturdays, or even Sundays. There are also sports activities in the school grounds at the weekends ... I don't know whether or not they're compulsory, but no-one's insisted that my daughter do it!!

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

When I move to Japan, and go to school will the students be happy

When I move to Japan, and go to school will the students be happy?
Well I'm Japanese but I dont look Japanese... I look more american and so I understand jaapnese well but Its hard for me to reply back in Japanese because im a shy person. but I know about Japan because... well you already know that. also im not sure if I have to take an exam if I continue high school or transfer to Japan. ANYWAY i also need to lose weightt do u think people in japan will think im fat if i have huge thighs>\? lol out of question i know anyway do u think it'll be okay? and dont be all racist about Jaapn thanks
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How on Earth could I be racist about Japan? To me, it is the best place ever. I love it, even if I have never been to it. It's the most expensive place to go on holiday, but one day I will go there :D & don't worry about your size! In schools, everyone is different - all shapes and sizes! You can loose weight if you want, if it makes you feel better. Kids will be nice in the school, although, yes, in every school there are some mean people. But don't worry. I am shy too, and I can never stick up for myself. But then I think, why go through life getting un noticed, and getting picked on? Be loud! Who cares whos watching! Say what you think and stand up for yourself. I am jealous that you are from Japan, I would do anything to be Japanese. Have fun in your new school & enjoy it, never be self concious about yourself. You are who you are. If anyone has a problem with you though, be loud. I know, it's easier said than done, because even I have trouble being loud (I'm a 13 year old girl, in England.) and I've been picked on before. But I stand up for myself nowadays. Make the most of your life in Japan. A fresh new start for you, which is lucky. Enjoy it very much and I hope I helped!
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NO YOU'LL BE FINE don't worry about your size! In schools, everyone is different - all shapes and sizes! You can loose weight if you want, if it makes you feel better. Kids will be nice in the school, although, yes, in every school there are some mean people. But don't worry. I am shy too, and I can never stick up for myself. But then I think, why go through life getting un noticed, and getting picked on? Be loud! Who cares whos watching! Say what you think and stand up for yourself. Have fun in your new school & enjoy it, never be self concious about yourself. You are who you are. If anyone has a problem with you though, be loud. I know, it's easier said than done, because even I have trouble being loud (I'm a 13 year old girl, in England.) and I've been picked on before. But I stand up for myself nowadays. Make the most of your life in Japan. A fresh new start for you, which is lucky. Enjoy it very much and I hope I helped!

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

High School Summer Abroad in Japan? LanguBridge.

High School Summer Abroad in Japan? LanguBridge?
so, I'm a high school student and I'd like to do a short summer program studying abroad in Japan for a few weeks. I'm free all of july, and that's pretty much it. Any suggestions on a program that's a good experience, reliable and cheap? Also, I found an organization called LanguBridge online, and the program looks perfect! However, I'm just wondering if it's legit and reliable, and if anyone has any information about it? Thanks! Here's the LanguBridge Tokyo Summer site: http://www.langubridge.org/tksummer.htm I would want to go for the Culture Discovery Program A or B
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Trust me and others: Do not make 'cheap' one of your criteria! Your going half-way around the world to live with total strangers; this is a case where you may get what you pay for. My biggest piece of advice is to go with an organization who is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. I did not find LanguBridge on their list (unless it's hiding). If I may, I would highly recommend Youth For Understanding (YFU). I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with YFU. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, they either tell me that they had a recommendation from a friend or that YFU gave them more bang for their buck. YFU does have summer programs to Japan. Check out the sites below. Good luck to you no matter what you choose. Feel free to email me.

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