School Expense Support in Japan for Foreign Families

Where parents can ask about school lunch fees, supplies, trips, and other school costs.

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Quick checklist

  • Do Not Ignore Payment Letters
  • Ask School or City Office
  • Prepare Documents
  • Ask Early
  • Keep Records

Do Not Ignore Payment Letters

School letters may include deadlines for lunch fees, supplies, trips, uniforms, or activity costs.

Ask School or City Office

If payment is difficult, ask the school or city office whether support or consultation is available.

Prepare Documents

You may need income documents, tax documents, residence cards, bank account information, and school notices.

Ask Early

Support procedures may have deadlines. Ask before unpaid amounts become large.

Keep Records

Keep applications, approval notices, payment slips, and messages from school.

Source and note

This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.

Source: https://www.mext.go.jp/