EDUCATION
For Japanese nationals, six years at elementary school and three years at junior high school (total nine years) are compulsory.
Although foreign nationals are not subject to Japanese compulsory education, they may enter local high schools if they wish.
Some public elementary, junior high or high schools have developed an environment to accept foreign nationals and/or Japanese children returning from abroad. Contact the municipal office in the ward (or city, town or village) where you reside for more information.
After graduating from junior high school, children may choose to continue their education to high school and then to university or to find employment.