Surprisingly, it is cheaper to go to a private school than to a public school in Japan.
The difference, of course, is in who is paying the costs.
Public elementary schools in Japan cost about 909,000 ($7500) per student in the first year. Just 10% is paid by the guardian.
Public junior high schools cost 1,020,000 of which 163,000 is paid for by the guardian.
Public high school costs 1,136,000 and 389,000 is paid for by the guardian.
By comparison -
Private elementary schools cost 706,000 and the guardian foots the whole bill.
Private junior high schools cost 734,000.
Private high schools cost 677,000.
Parents and students have the option when kids are in elementary and middle school. However, kids have to test to get into a public high school and if they don't make it...private is the only option other than dropping out.
Bill Belew on Business in Asia
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Does anyone know what the cost of tuition per child in an average private school in Mainland China?
Posted by: Randy | February 18, 2007 11:45 PM | Permalink to Comment