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Dropping Out of High School in Japan: Alternatives and Support
Foreign students drop out of Japanese high schools at 7x the national rate. Learn about correspondence school, free schools, the equivalency exam, and support systems available to foreign families in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Night School and Correspondence High Schools in Japan
A complete guide to night school (定時制) and correspondence high school (通信制) in Japan for foreign families — enrollment, costs, language support, and tips.
March 7, 2026
International Baccalaureate High Schools in Japan
Complete guide to IB high schools in Japan for foreign families. Learn about costs (¥1.5M-3M/year), top schools, admission process, and how the IB Diploma opens doors to universities worldwide.
March 7, 2026
Ronin Year: When Students Retake University Entrance Exams
Learn what the ronin year means in Japan, how yobiko prep schools work, what it costs, the mental health impact, and how foreign students navigate university entrance exam retakes.
March 7, 2026
High School Graduation Requirements in Japan
Complete guide to high school graduation requirements in Japan for foreign families. Learn about the 74-credit system, 2023 reforms for foreign students, costs, and support resources.
March 7, 2026
Study Abroad Programs from Japanese High Schools
Everything foreign families need to know about study abroad programs from Japanese high schools — types, costs, destinations, scholarships, and how to apply.
March 7, 2026
Part-Time Jobs for High School Students in Japan
Complete guide to arubaito (part-time jobs) for high school students in Japan. Learn legal requirements, work permit rules, wages, job types, and how foreign students can start working legally.
March 7, 2026
High School Club Activities (Bukatsu): Choosing the Right One
A complete guide to Japanese high school bukatsu (club activities) for foreign families. Learn about sports vs. cultural clubs, time commitments, the senpai-kohai system, and how to choose the right club for your child.
March 7, 2026
Daily Life at a Japanese High School: What Students Experience
Discover what daily life at a Japanese high school looks like: schedules, o-soji cleaning, bukatsu clubs, uniforms, juku cram schools, and tips for foreign students navigating the system.
March 7, 2026
Public vs Private High Schools in Japan Compared
Compare public and private high schools in Japan on cost, admissions, curriculum, and options for foreign students. Find out which is the better choice for expat families.
March 7, 2026
High School Entrance Exam Preparation: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to Japan's high school entrance exam (kokou juken) for foreign families — covering exam structure, hensachi, juku, special measures for foreign students, and a preparation timeline.
March 7, 2026
Types of High Schools in Japan: Academic, Vocational, and Specialized
Complete guide to the types of high schools in Japan for foreign families — academic, vocational, correspondence, and Kōsen. Includes costs, foreign student programs, and how to choose.
March 7, 2026