●Because of a change in the Law, the residency management and the foreign registration system of municipalities will change; therefore, there will be partial changes in the way of enrolling foreign children into public schools.
Ⅰ Guardians whose children are attending Yokohama municipal elementary/ junior high schools as of July 8, 2012.
→ No procedure needed. However, certain procedures may be needed at the registration section of your local ward office in the case of residence status being divested after July 9.
Ⅱ Those who move to the City of Yokohama after July 9 and who wish to enroll their children into Yokohama municipal elementary/ junior high schools.
→ Contact the registration section of your local ward office
Ⅲ Guardians whose children reach elementary school enrollment age in April, 2013 (those who were born between Apr.2, 2006 and Apr.1, 2007)
① Foreign residents who will be listed on the Basic Resident Registration after July 9 for example those people who have a resident status of over 3 months and those who are special permanent residents
→ In September, “Nyugaku-no Goannai” (Guide to school enrollment) will be sent to your household. If you wish to send your child to a Yokohama municipal elementary school, go to the registration section of your local ward office for the procedure.
② Foreign residents who won’t be listed on the Basic Resident Registration such as those who have no resident status.
→ “Nyugaku-no Goannai” (Guide to school enrollment) will NOT be sent to your household. If you wish to send your child to a Yokohama municipal elementary school, contact the registration section of your local ward office after September.
Ⅳ Guardians whose children are in the 6th grade of a Yokohama municipal elementary school and are planning to enter a Yokohama municipal junior high school in April, 2013
① Foreign residents who will be listed on the Basic Resident Registration after July 9 for example those who have a resident status of over 3 months and those who are special permanent residents
→ No procedure needed. From mid to end of January next year, “Shugaku Tsuchi” (Written Notice of school enrollment) will be sent to your household.
② Foreign residents who won’t be listed on the Basic Resident Registration such as those who have no resident status.
→ Certain procedures are needed at the registration section of your local ward office. Please contact the registration section of your local ward office after December this year.
Inquiries: Gakuji Shien-ka of the Board of Education (045) 671-3270 Fax (045) 681-1415