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After-School Learning Support for Students with Foreign Backgrounds
The City of Ota provides an After-School Learning Support Program, Houkago Gakushu Shien, to help children with non-Japanese speaking backgrounds to assist their language needs, and progression in Japanese language proficiency and academic achievement in elementary and junior high school. This helps them to enrich their learning at schools, further expand their future possibilities.
In the Program; students can receive two kinds of leaning supports, (1) Study Support (SS) and (2) Japanese Language Support (JLS). In SS, instructors supervise students who study using textbooks, workbooks or other resources and help them when they need, and in JLS, students are tutored to improve their language skills necessary for communication in school and daily life, as well as for learning school subjects.
Eligible Students
Students in grades 4 to 6 of elementary schools and grades 1 to 3 of junior high schools with non-Japanese speaking background who live in the city and would like to attend the Program.
Content
(1) Study Support (SS) in various languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese
(2) Japanese Language Support (JLS)
Note: 60 minutes per session, twice a week for (1) and (2), and students may attend one or both of them.
Schedule in School Year 2026-27
(From April 8th (Wed.), 2026 to March 26th (Fri.), 2027)*
| Day and Time | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16:30 – 17h00 |
SS (G. 4 - 6 in Es) |
- | JLS (G. 4 - 6 in Es) |
SS (G. 4 - 6 in Es) |
JLS (G. 4 - 6 in Es) |
| 17:45 – 18h45 | SS (G. 1 - 3 in Jhs) |
- | JLS (G. 1 - 3 in Jhs) |
SS (G. 1 - 3 in Jhs) |
JLS (G. 1 - 3 in Jhs) |
(G: Grade, Es: Elementary School, Jhs: Junior High School)
Location
Ota Intercultural Communication Center Tabunka Kyousei Center Ota (At Bus Terminal Ota)
Address: 〒373-0817 Ota-Shi Iizuka-Cho 69-3
＜外部リンク＞ Google Maps
Monthly Tuition
(1) Study Support: 1,000-yen (2) Japanese Language Support: 1,000-yen
Application
Please use the link (https://logoform.jp/f/UJ6nN＜外部リンク＞) and fill in your information. If you cannot access, please contact us at the information below. After completing the registration, please come to the center on the date and time that you have applied.
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Japanese classes for Parents
Japanese language classes (1 month: 1,000-yen) are offered for their parents while students are receiving (1) Study Support (Mondays and Thursdays).
Implementing Entities
Ota City and Ota International Association
Information
Ota International Association
〒373-0817
Gunma-Ken Ota-Shi Iizuka-Cho 69-3
(within Ota Intercultural Communication Center)
Tel: 0276-48-1001
(Weekdays; 8:30-12:00/13:00-17:00, Closed on public holidays including year-end and new year holidays)
Fax: 0276-48-1012
Email: otaia@mx.city.ota.gunma.jp
