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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 and (2) Japanese Language Support. In (1) Study Support, instructors supervise students who study using textbooks, workbooks or other resources and help them when they need, and in (2) Japanese Language Support, 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 Fy2025 (From April 7th (Mon.), 2025 to March 27th (Fri.), 2026)*
| Day and Time | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16h30 – 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) |
| 17h45 – 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
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Monthly Tuition
(1) Study Support: 1,000-yen (2) Japanese Language Support: 1,000-yen and cost of textbook**
**Note: Textbook fee (For Elementary School Students: 1,000-yen or For Junior High School Students: 2,000-yen) will be charged for the first term.
Application
Please use the link 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) Sutudy Support (Mondays and Thursdays).
Implementing Entities
Ota City and Ota International Association
Information
International Affairs Division, Kokusai-Ka, of Ota City Hall (At Ota Intercultural Communication Center)
Tel: 0276-47-1908
Ota International Association (Ota City Hall 11F / Counter 112)
〒373-8718 Gunma-Ken Ota-Shi Hama-Cho 2-35, Japan
Tel: 0276-48-1001
(Weekdays; 8h30-12h00/13h00-17h00, Closed on public holidays including year-end and new year holidays)
Fax: 0276-48-1012
Email: otaia@mx.city.ota.gunma.jp
