Relocating into Japan... Family issues

Markun · 28 Jan 2011

Hello:
I'm Mark, 18 years old and from Germany. I am - well actually I was a student visiting 12th grade here till everything broke apart with my family here 2 months ago. I don't want to go into details, all I can say is that my Grandpa passed away resulting in greedy heirs (including my father) fighting for the left-over heritage. Quarrels between my parents finally resulted "surprisingly"(wasn't going well anyway since last year...) in divorce. Well I don't want to bother you with this, to cut a long story short, the reason I came here is the following:
My mother suggested that I visit and live at my relatives in Japan for a while to cut off some stress.
Result: They approved and my uncle ( german btw as his wife ) suggested visiting a Japanese Public High School while I am there.

First of I want to thank you all in advance, please answer my questions:
My questions to you Experts: I know more or less that you only are able to get a visa for max. 1 year, to stay in Japan, is this right? Will I actually be able to go to High School there? If it is possible to stay more than a year, can I graduate if I manage to get through High School? And my last question, are Public High Schools in Japan tuition free?

Thanks in advance,
Mark.

Petaris · 29 Jan 2011

I believe that if you want to go to a Japanese Public High School you will need to speak Japanese, do you and what is your ability level?

The time span for a VISA depends on the type and what country you are coming from. I am thinking that you wouldn't be able to attend on a tourist VISA and would need to get a student VISA instead. To get one you will likely need to be enrolled in the school first and possibly have them sponsor your VISA.

From what my wife says the public schools do have costs associated with them but I believe they are mainly for uniforms, extra curricular activities, and meals if you choose to eat school lunch. I am sure someone here could give you better info though.

It sounds like a tough situation, I hope all turns out well.
Good luck Mark!

Markun said:
Hello:
I'm Mark, 18 years old and from Germany. I am - well actually I was a student visiting 12th grade here till everything broke apart with my family here 2 months ago. I don't want to go into details, all I can say is that my Grandpa passed away resulting in greedy heirs (including my father) fighting for the left-over heritage. Quarrels between my parents finally resulted "surprisingly"(wasn't going well anyway since last year...) in divorce. Well I don't want to bother you with this, to cut a long story short, the reason I came here is the following:
My mother suggested that I visit and live at my relatives in Japan for a while to cut off some stress.
Result: They approved and my uncle ( german btw as his wife ) suggested visiting a Japanese Public High School while I am there.
First of I want to thank you all in advance, please answer my questions:
My questions to you Experts: I know more or less that you only are able to get a visa for max. 1 year, to stay in Japan, is this right? Will I actually be able to go to High School there? If it is possible to stay more than a year, can I graduate if I manage to get through High School? And my last question, are Public High Schools in Japan tuition free?
Thanks in advance,
Mark.

Markun · 29 Jan 2011

Petaris said:
I believe that if you want to go to a Japanese Public High School you will need to speak Japanese, do you and what is your ability level?
The time span for a VISA depends on the type and what country you are coming from. I am thinking that you wouldn't be able to attend on a tourist VISA and would need to get a student VISA instead. To get one you will likely need to be enrolled in the school first and possibly have them sponsor your VISA.
From what my wife says the public schools do have costs associated with them but I believe they are mainly for uniforms, extra curricular activities, and meals if you choose to eat school lunch. I am sure someone here could give you better info though.
It sounds like a tough situation, I hope all turns out well.
Good luck Mark!

Hello Petaris, thanks for your answer and concern
I know a little japanese since I visited my uncle earlier during holidays, but obviously it isn't that great. Also my uncle already talked with the principal of a school near to their apartment. I just need my student visa now I guess . Ah, yeah he told me about uniforms and stuff, shouldn't be a big problem I hope.

Ah and the Student Visa lasts for a year or something? Can I prolong it?
Edit: Nevermind I found my answer here, Residence permission is granted in periods of six months, one year or two years and is extendable.

Thank you,
Mark.

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