Families

Enrol your child in a public school

Start with the local municipality or board of education for elementary and junior-high placement.

Local requirements vary · English guide

Your next steps

01
Contact the municipality or board of education about enrolment
Start with the official service linked below. Your circumstances and location can change the procedure.
02
Ask which school and documents apply to your child
03
Explain previous schooling and Japanese-language needs
04
Arrange the school visit and confirm next steps

Documents, fees and deadlines

Use the current official checklist for your specific application. Ask Immibot to check current details, or confirm them with the responsible office.

This is an editorial task guide. The linked official service supplies the current procedure; the guidebook provides background.

7th edition, March 2025. Rules as of October 2024. Current fees, thresholds and procedures can differ.

Source references organised: 2026-10-12. Current legal requirements are checked when you ask.