Friday, July 24, 2009

Would I have to test into a high school in Japan for foreign exchange

Would I have to test into a high school in Japan for foreign exchange?
I'm going to be in Japan this coming March via AFS, and I will be there for 1 year. I just want to know from any past foreign exchange students in Japan; Did you have to test into high school, or were you just assigned a high school and schedule? Nobody knows?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello, I'm an ex-AFSer. I spent my year in Japan about 4years ago. When I was there, I sat for all the classes except Japanese literature. I had a special class of Japanese designed for us(me and another exchanger). In my school, my class teacher told me I can sit for the exams too if I wished, but that's not compulsory. I think what the AFS do care is your attendence. They don't really care about how did you do on accadamy. So I think whether you have to attend all classes and exams are not decided by AFS, but the school you are assigned. Don't worry about it, once you have got used to the atmosphere in Japanese highschool, it's quite easy to stay there for the whole year. And there's sth more I wanna tell you. If you have already graduated from highschool, you can choose not leaving Japan, but keep you study in Japan in universities or colleges. It's much more convinient than applying oversea if you do have a plan to study in Japan for long term~ P.S. just send me a mail if you want to know more^^

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

What is the high school graduation age in Japan

What is the high school graduation age in Japan?
I want to know how old you have to be to graduate high school in Japan.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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18. but few students who were born at the end of March may graduate at 17 because in Japan new semester starts in April and most of the schools' graduation ceremony are held around March 20.
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Depends if they transfer or have a summer B-day. The range is 17-19. Hope this helps! Ja-na!

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

How Much Money Would It Cost For Me To Go To School In Japan, When I Live In America

How Much Money Would It Cost For Me To Go To School In Japan, When I Live In America?
I want to go to school in japan for high school!!!! How much money would it cost for me to get an apartment, School fees and food, ect. I don't need a exsact number just a estimate will do....
Japan - 5 Answers
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i am not sure, but it is going to be exorbitant, well over $10k i assume
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I think you need $20,000 to $30,000 to live in Japan for one year. And you need to live in Japan for 3 years to finish a high school.
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It will cost you about 30,000 a year. The cost of living in Japan is much much higher than in the US. You would be able to have only minimal comfort for this amount. Apartments are extremely small and costly. If you are expecting to live over there, the same way you do here, its not going to happen without alot more money.
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As the other said, it would be around 30K just for "basic living", but this number may vary 20 to 40 depending on where you live and what kind of school you what to go for. I would actual recommend a school that isn't too famous or great for their academics, because the better the school, the more your going to have to study(also, the other students will also be spending a deal of time in the books with almost no time to hang out, unless you consider study groups). (but do consider it is wisely before making any decisions)
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Since you dont speak Japanese (I assume) and you have no residency in Japan, you most probably would go to an international school. Which are expensive, as they are targeted for the kids of expats... Mind that schools may not be compatible with your school in America, so you may have to do some extra legwork to have your year finished.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Would going to school in Japan for about a year mess up my schooling when I go back to America

Would going to school in Japan for about a year mess up my schooling when I go back to America?
I really want to go to Japan through a foreign exchange program. I thought it would be really cool to go to school there. My parents told me I can't do that because it would just send me off track for when I get back to America. I started thinking about it and it kind of freaked me out. Should I pay for the year of schooling or not?
Japan - 3 Answers
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if you are a good student and u talk to ur teachers and they think it is ok den u should go if you can speak japanese well and u can understand things when u go to school there den dat is good too
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No, From what I know about studying abroad you won't actually get a grade but a check if you passed or if you fail (which hopefully you won't) And by the time you come back to America you will actually be ahead of your classmates because the japanese have a much harder education system and it goes much faster. It will look very good on a college application! Lots of Luck! -Sarah <3
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It all depends on the academic program you participate in. If that program does not satisfy your basic academic needs as required by your school it will set you back. Example, when I was in college, the university offered a program that covered the 3rd year requirements. My classmates returned back from that 1 year program and we all graduated after our fourth year. On the contrary, another college friend, who had excellent Japanese spent a year in high school in Japan. He basically went to a school that did not provide the basic academic classes and education that was required by his high school back in the states. He learned Japanese to a level beyond th expectations of his teachers, but there were no classes taken in math, science or English. He graduated one year after his peers.

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