Urgent Assistance Needed in Seeking A High School

XsteelWolf · Apr 15, 2005, 21:36

Greetings,

I'm 16 years old and would be 17 soon this year.I would like to study in Japan,would be grade 10 according to Japan educational system.However,I just learnt to speak Japanese,currently on Beginner's 1.

Now the problem lies here.I believe that most High Schools in Japan teach subjects in Japanese of course.And to enter high schools,I would require a Diploma in Japanese.

I would need a school,that lessons would be taught in English,or a school that let's you start in English and trained you in Japanese language on the other hand.Looking for a well-established school as well,a good school with good teachers will stand a higher chance to get into University of Tokyo(That's my dream).

I would need to commerce a course in Japan before the age of 17 1/2 or I will not be able to request for deferment from Ministry of Defence.Serving National Service(Army) is compulsory here and deferment would not be granted to anyone above the age of 17 1/2.

All help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

**Iron Chef** · Apr 15, 2005, 22:42

Uhh... I'm not familiar with the education system in your country but have you discussed this matter with a guidance counselor or somewhat at your current institution who could be in a better situation to help you? I'm sure there is an international school somewhere in Japan that fits the criterion you're looking for but in terms of applying, enrollment, financial assistance, etc. your best bet is again to get in touch with someone in the know. Sorry... not much help but that's the only advice I can think of at the moment.

XsteelWolf · Apr 15, 2005, 23:20

Well,same as Japan.We have to take GCE O' level examination .

**Pachipro** · Apr 16, 2005, 00:20

Isn't there an exchange program you could apply to where you could attend a Japanese high school for six months or a year? I would think there would be one. If not I would take "Iron Chef's" advice and check with a counselor.

PaulTB · Apr 16, 2005, 00:32

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

I would need a school,that lessons would be taught in English,or a school that let's you start in English and trained you in Japanese language on the other hand.

There are such schools. There's been some mention of them elsewhere in this forum (try the search function).

However they are very expensive so I guess you will need a) Money or b) Sponsorship of some kind.

XsteelWolf · Apr 16, 2005, 08:44

I rather take a school rather than exchange programs.I could be there longer you see..

Mike Cash · Apr 16, 2005, 15:45

You remind me of the Korean students I encountered at university in America. Practically every single one of them was only there so they could avoid their military service. I'll spare you my opinion of them.

**lexico** · Apr 16, 2005, 22:38

Originally Posted by mikecash

You remind me of the Korean students I encountered at university in America. Practically every single one of them was only there so they could avoid their military service. I'll spare you my opinion of them.

How low of them ! *tse-tse* I almost want to convert them all to the Jewish faith ... I know it's a sterotype hehe ...

budd · Apr 22, 2005, 00:44

in light of what our country is currently doing, i ain't blaming nobody for nothing

Apr 15, 2005, 21:36	#1
XsteelWolf Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 10	Urgent Assistance Needed in Seeking A High School Greetings, I'm 16 years old and would be 17 soon this year.I would like to study in Japan,would be grade 10 according to Japan educational system.However,I just learnt to speak Japanese,currently on Beginner's 1. Now the problem lies here.I believe that most High Schools in Japan teach subjects in Japanese of course.And to enter high schools,I would require a Diploma in Japanese. I would need a school,that lessons would be taught in English,or a school that let's you start in English and trained you in Japanese language on the other hand.Looking for a well-established school as well,a good school with good teachers will stand a higher chance to get into University of Tokyo(That's my dream). I would need to commerce a course in Japan before the age of 17 1/2 or I will not be able to request for deferment from Ministry of Defence.Serving National Service(Army) is compulsory here and deferment would not be granted to anyone above the age of 17 1/2. All help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Apr 16, 2005, 00:20	#4
Pachipro JREF Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 19, 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 1,630 Blog Entries: 3	Isn't there an exchange program you could apply to where you could attend a Japanese high school for six months or a year? I would think there would be one. If not I would take "Iron Chef's" advice and check with a counselor. __________________ Do What You Love And You'll Never Work Another Day In Your Life! KIVA: Give a Hand Up Instead of a Handout

Apr 16, 2005, 00:32	#5
PaulTB Manga Psychic Join Date: Jan 22, 2004 Posts: 2,111	Originally Posted by XsteelWolf I would need a school,that lessons would be taught in English,or a school that let's you start in English and trained you in Japanese language on the other hand. There are such schools. There's been some mention of them elsewhere in this forum (try the search function). However they are very expensive so I guess you will need a) Money or b) Sponsorship of some kind.

Apr 16, 2005, 15:45	#7
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	You remind me of the Korean students I encountered at university in America. Practically every single one of them was only there so they could avoid their military service. I'll spare you my opinion of them. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

Apr 16, 2005, 22:38	#8
lexico Chukchi Salmon Join Date: Dec 22, 2004 Location: Sunny South Korea Posts: 2,223	Ship them over to the middle east ... Originally Posted by mikecash You remind me of the Korean students I encountered at university in America. Practically every single one of them was only there so they could avoid their military service. I'll spare you my opinion of them. How low of them ! tse-tse I almost want to convert them all to the Jewish faith ... I know it's a sterotype hehe ... __________________ Z: The fish in the water are happy. H: How do you know ? You're not fish. Z: How do you know I don't ? You're not me. H: True I am not you, and I cannot know. Likewise, I know you're not, therefore I know you don't. Z: You asked me how I knew implying you knew I knew. In fact I saw some fish, strolling down by the Hao River, all jolly and gay. --Zhuangzi

Apr 15, 2005, 22:42	#2
Iron Chef Villain Join Date: Feb 26, 2003 Location: Fukuoka (current), Nagoya, Sapporo Age: 38 Posts: 1,962	Uhh... I'm not familiar with the education system in your country but have you discussed this matter with a guidance counselor or somewhat at your current institution who could be in a better situation to help you? I'm sure there is an international school somewhere in Japan that fits the criterion you're looking for but in terms of applying, enrollment, financial assistance, etc. your best bet is again to get in touch with someone in the know. Sorry... not much help but that's the only advice I can think of at the moment.

Apr 15, 2005, 23:20	#3
XsteelWolf Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 10	Well,same as Japan.We have to take GCE O' level examination .

Apr 16, 2005, 08:44	#6
XsteelWolf Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 10	I rather take a school rather than exchange programs.I could be there longer you see..

Apr 22, 2005, 00:44	#9
budd __________ Join Date: Jul 10, 2003 Posts: 1,972	in light of what our country is currently doing, i ain't blaming nobody for nothing __________________ ttp://www.tcvb.or.jp/

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