Tuesday, July 24, 2012

In Japan, a student's year in high school is shown in what class they are, right

In Japan, a student's year in high school is shown in what class they are, right?
Sounds a little confusing, but I meant like if they were in their 2nd year their would be something like 2-D or something and if they were in their 3rd year it would be something like 3-B.
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Yes, you are right.
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Yep. The first number is the year that the student is in, and the second number (or sometimes letter) is which class they are in. 3-B is year 3, class B. 2-12 is year 2, class 12. Some schools use numbers for the classes, some schools use letters.

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Questions.about.Japan.

Questions.about.Japan.?
-Are Public Schools in Japan large? -How Big are they? - Why? And Why are there many schools in one city even if the schools are big? -Can you give me a link or an over view/map picture of an ordinary japanese public high school? Thanks !
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>-Are Public Schools in Japan large? -How Big are they? It depends on each school. There is not general rule. Usually, residential section around Tokyo or Osaka have large schools. -Can you give me a link or an over view/map picture of an ordinary japanese public high school? This is one link. http://www.hibiya-h.metro.tokyo.jp/
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"Are schools in Japan large?" -It depends on the school and the location. "How big are they?" -Again it depends on the school and the location. "Why?" And Why are there many schools in one city even if the schools are big?" -Because some cities just have too many people that it is impossible to fit or make everyone go to just one school.
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private schools and public schools are. basically 10-13 classes every year, and each class has 40 classmates. private school is expensive in fee. about 700000 yen/year public is not so expensive about 300000 yen? Im not sure. but tax support them. style, atmosphere is different from your country's school. depressive, pressured kind of style while American school seems more free and frank. its because of cultural gap and historical or mentality gap. I mean in Japan, manner first. elders must be respected. this kind of thought is a common sense. but it seems more frank in America or Europe or elsewhere except Japan and some asian contries.
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Are schools in Japan large? It really depends on the school and where it's located Why? And Why are there many schools in one city even if the schools are big? Japan has a very big population. My mum's school had 60 people per class Ki Bum xD
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-Are Public Schools in Japan large? > Some are, some are not. Do remember though, that land space is important here in Japan. -How Big are they? > Like I said, it depends. Our school is huge enough to have 1000 students I think. We have a huge gym too. - Why? And Why are there many schools in one city even if the schools are big? >The population in a city could be too many for a single school. -Can you give me a link or an over view/map picture of an ordinary japanese public high school? >Search them in google.

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

What junior high and high schools are in Shingu, Japan

What junior high and high schools are in Shingu, Japan?
I am in 9th grade so would I be in junior high or high school?
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you would be in your last year of junior high.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Gap Year In Japan as Foreign Exchange Student

Gap Year In Japan as Foreign Exchange Student?
I want to be a foreign exchange student in japan and enroll in a high school there after I have graduated high school, before college. I have talked to a CIEE representative and they said that it is possible for me to enroll in a japanese high school in japan. I am wondering if this would affect my chances at getting in a college to be a pharmacist. I am only a freshman now, but I really want to go to japan. The culture fascinates me, and I have seen videos and blogs of foreign exchange students in japan. I am taking japanese language classes. I would like to go to japan for a semester, and experience the culture there. I just reallly want to experience the culture and be in a high school there because i think i will be able to get more out of it if I am in a high school there. I would be 18 when I arrive and return. Can you please recommend how I should go about this? It doesn't have to really do with my future job .. but I just really want to go to japan as a high school student in my gap year. And please some tips for the interview? Thanks in advance!! I've always wanted to go to Japan, and be experience the culture, and to strengthen my Japanese.
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Try Youth For Understanding. I did it that way, it was pretty cool. I'm not sure if it's going to affect your chances of going on to study pharmacology, but I can't see how it can hurt if you just go for one term. http://www.yfu.org/ Interview tips? Just be positive, try to show your best side, like any other interview really. You sound like you're into things Japanese already, so show your knowledge. Maybe try to think of one special thing that's going to make you stand out from the ordinary applicant too. Just one warning though... once you get the Japan bug, it's hard to give it up ; )

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

How can I get into a foreign exchange program to Japan

How can I get into a foreign exchange program to Japan?
I would love to go to Japan and go to school there, but my folks wouldn't let me move there. So, I'm thinking something on the lines of Foreign Exchange. What are the requirements and how do I get into it? I am in love with the Japanese culture and am DYING to go! It would be a blast! Would I HAVE to learn fluent Japanese before I went? Ps. I am a Freshman and am waiting till my Sophomore year. (I'm 15)
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Most foreign exchange programs are set up between schools. So you'll have to check with your school. However odds are it doesn't have an exchange program with Japan, then you're kind out of luck if you're still in grade school.
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I know there are some programs out there for high school students. But honestly unless your willing to pay over 6,000 dollars and have to repeat a year in high school its not worth it. I would wait until collage and you could work your class schedule around the whole exchange. i also wanted to go to school in japan when I'm 16... but i also want to graduate with my class.
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For the person who said that you have to repeat your year again, it is VERY rarely the case, and if it is the case it is the school who requires that, not the program. So talk to your school about that. Here are a few programs if your school does not have an exchange program set up. Rotary http://www.rotary.org/en/Pages/ridefault.aspx AFS http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/home EF http://www.ef.com/?newCountry=true Just research it on google and there will probably be some posters up around your school. Good luck.
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Dear it is not slid point whatever u r going to die for japan..once upon a time or u can say still i want to go japan same like u but the problem is 1.good command in Japanese (i m native speaker) 2.expensive too much (my problem cant afford) 3.what is your nationality(me Pakistani ) these three points are matter and as i know u don't have any points right but there is some solution for you that there are lot of Japanese education scholarship program ..here they are 1.Mext problem for you near Japanese embassy 2.Jassco is also another huge problem try it hope u will face success or tell me your whole detail i ll guide you for japan see ya+_+
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Some of these homestay programs may be available for you. http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~eil/incoming/homestay/ihp_e.html http://www.ppf.gr.jp/eg/ppf/index.html http://www.homestayweb.com/index.html http://home.att.ne.jp/orange/star/homestay/index.htm If you are interested in studying Japanese while staying with a Japanese family, Japan Studies in Nagasaki is a program that you can join. http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/jasin/ There are essential informations you need to know while you are staying in Japan. When you visit a Japanese family, it would be good for you to know what to do before hand. Just don't be nervous and enjoy your experience.

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

English Teacher in Japanese High School.

If your aim is to be a high school teacher, you won't need a major in linguistics, Japanese, etc. Although if your looking to stay in Japan long-term then they could be useful. Most jobs require just a bachelor's degree - the major is not important. Anyway, JET or eikaiwa (English conversation) schools like AEON, GEOS, etc. will get you an in, but they probably aren't going to be good long-term. JET is being cut in many prefectures and the longest contracts are now 5 years I think (used to be just 3 years). It is sometimes possible to strike a deal with the board of education or a private school in the area and get a job independent of JET or any other recruiting organization. Salary on JET was in the upper $30,000 range, maybe close to $40,000 with the current exchange rate. High school jobs would probably be the same. The eikaiwa, especially the bigger ones, are notorious slave drivers, most teachers leave those after a few years. You end up teaching back-to-back classes with little prep time. Overtime pay can be good though. Unlike JET they will not help to pay for health insurance or pension. One of the bigger job sites for foreigners is gaijinpot.com. If you're after money, I would specialize in IT, finance, or translation-related courses in university before coming here.

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Friday, June 8, 2012

English Teacher in Japanese High School.

English Teacher in Japanese High School...?
It is a while before I decide on a career (I am in high school) But I was wondering how I could go about being a teacher in Japan? I plan on taking my JLPT N1 exam at the end of my senior year and then possibly majoring in linguistics/Japanese or anthropology/East asian studies [in those types of areas]. Does anyone know how much a teacher could make at a good high school in Japan? Is this possible?
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You could possibly teach English in a private school. Most people start as Assistant English teachers working through a teaching exchange program and make connections through there. It is very competitive, however, and employers care more about you knowing proper English and teaching techniques more than speaking Japanese, so you might want to consider majoring in Education instead. Pay varies, but the program I'm with pays its assistants 36,000 yen a year.
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In order to become a teacher in Japan, you need to take a few required education classes and pass the licensing exam. Pay doesn't mean much without comparing it to the cost of living, but the median income for a high school teacher in Japan seems to be in the mid-7 million yen range. The best part about the school teacher career is the pension plan, as you won't have to worry about money once you make it to retirement. If you are capable of passing the licensing exam and interested in a 40-year career in Japan, this is the best way to go. The other route is to be a contract teacher. If the best pay is to be a JET, the pay is fixed at 3.6 million yen, so that's half as much as a career teacher. The annual contract can be renewed for a maximum of four times, so that would be a 5-year experience for you. If the pay seems low and the length of stay limited, that's because the Japanese government considers it a youth exchange program more than anything else. That's why the minimum qualification is also low, just a college degree. You could choose alternate agencies than the JET program, but they are getting their contracts by undercutting JET, so your pay will be lower too. A third choice for other people is to seek a job as an instructor at a private English conversation school, but you want high school, so you can rule that out.
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You can work as ALT at Japanese high schools. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JET_Programme It's difficult to become a regular teacher of a high school in Japan. You need to go to a college in Japan and get a teacher license. Even if you got the license, it does not mean that you can find a teacher job. Since the number of children is getting lower and lower, the schools are getting fewer and fewer, too.

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