Tuesday, August 24, 2010

schooling in Japan.. some exact questions i wanna know about it.

schooling in Japan.. some exact questions i wanna know about it..?
-at what age do Japanese people usually start their school? -'til what age do they stop their schooling?(except 4 d time that they cannot afford the school, i understand that) -is this d correct stages of their schooling? 'pre-school, grade school, middle school, junior high, senior high' -At what normal age do they start their pre-school? like, if here in the Philippines, our kindergarten has 2 levels,kinder-I & kinder-II. d normal age for kinder-I here is 4y/o & kinder-II is 5y/o. How about in Japan? How many levels do they have in pre-schools? grade schools? etc. & What is d normal age for a pre-schooler? grade schooler? middle schooler? Junior High student? & Senior High? -Is Junior High & High School d same? I'm sorry, I'm asking too many questions.. &.. to those who can answer my questions, sorry if i can't reply to you & say thank you for answering my question.. i don't know how to..(~_~=) i'm sorry...!!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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-at what age do Japanese people usually start their school? A > Kids who are 6 years old on 2nd of April, start their compulsory schooling which government offer. But most of parents let their kids go to kindergarten. So, kids go to kindergarten for 2 or 3 years before elementary school. -'til what age do they stop their schooling? A > Our compulsory schools consists of 6 year elementary school called 'Shougakkou' and 3 year junior high school called 'Chuugakkou'. Now most of children go to high school for more 3 years. High schools are of 40 % public founded schools and 60 % private schools. Almost 99 % of Japanese finish high school. So they study at school until their age of 18-19 .

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Monday, August 16, 2010

Where can I make the most money teaching ESL

Where can I make the most money teaching ESL?
I have a university degree (Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Fine Arts), I will probably get a CELTA certificate. Which country can I make the most in? Is it possible to teach at the university level/public school level or only private language schools? I have taught in private schools in Japan and I now teach at a public highschool in Korea. I don't mind where I teach but I'd prefer somewhere new.
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I have seen a salary reference for an ESL Instructor at http://www.esljobsly.com/article/esl_teacher_salaries_in_different_countries.html It provides detailed information with a chart. It seems you can get most money from taking ESL jobs in Austria, Saudi Arabia and Germany.

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

What's a average high school day like in Japan

What's a average high school day like in Japan?
I'm writing a story that takes place in Japan, but I need too know what an average high school day is like. How many periods? When do you get in and out of school? What are the class rooms physically like, and do you have to take your shoes off inside? (thats what a few kids at my school say, but idk if I should believe them) how are the students there, and are you really allowed up on the roof? (again, what kids told me from school) What are punishments and for what? What do you do in PE? What is lunch like? Sorry I'm asking so many questions and Thanks sooooooo super much!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Japanese elementary, middle, and high schools begin around eight thirty. On Monday, at the beginning of each week, a morning assembly is held before classes begin. Everyone attends the fifteen-minute assembly, and the principal addresses the student body. On other days of the week this time is spent in making announcements and taking attendance in each classroom. After this, classes begin. Each class lasts between 40 and 45 minutes in elementary school and 50 minutes in middle school. Students are given a 5- to 10-minute break between consecutive classes. During the morning hours there are four classes, and many elementary schools also include a 20-minute recess. Lunch time starts at twelve thirty and lasts for about 40 minutes. At public schools, where school meals are provided, the students are responsible for carrying the meals to their classroom - where they eat - and serving portions, and for cleaning up afterwards. After lunch it's time for recess, which is about 20 minutes long. Some schools use this time for cleaning the classrooms: The students move the desks and chairs to one side of the room, then broom and wipe the floor, clean the blackboard, and throw away the trash. Afternoon classes begin after the cleaning. In lower elementary school classes are only in the mornings, and the children go home after lunch. But in upper elementary school and higher there are five classes each day; middle school students even attend six classes on some days of the week.

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

American student going over to Japan, how is the schooling different

American student going over to Japan, how is the schooling different?
Because of my father's business, I'm going to be living in Japan for a year (I have about 10 months before we move) and will be transferring into a Japanese school. I will be 16 years old and I hardly know any Japanese. How can I learn more in time? What are the main differences in American and Japanese schools? :) thank you! Arigato gozaimasu!
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Hi:) I am also looking into being a student in Japan for a foreign exchange. From what I have heard you will probably be in an all girls school. In Japan they take school VERY seriously. Most likely you will have a uniform. Humm the people can be very shy. But many Japanese know English. So good luck and have fun!

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