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Chiyoda CityEducation

Chiyoda City Foreign School Pupil Guardian Subsidy

外国人学校児童・生徒保護者補助金

In short: ¥6,000 a month per child at a foreign school, for guardians of foreign or dual nationality.Registered in Chiyoda; foreign nationality or dual nationality including Japanese (Japanese-only excluded).(Source: www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chiyoda City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/koho/kosodate/teate/gaikokujin.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Which schools qualify — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Chiyoda; foreign nationality or dual nationality including Japanese (Japanese-only excluded). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

School-age child at a foreign school. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Chiyoda City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chiyoda City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Find addresses in the office finder.

Deadlines

  • Forms distributed in September (Apr–Sep) and February (Oct–Mar). If you move in mid-year, contact the Child Allowance & Medical section. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

  • Application form, enrolment certificate, claim form (distributed through the school). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • ¥6,000 per child per month (not more than the tuition paid). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、外国人学校児童・生徒保護者補助金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "外国人学校児童・生徒保護者補助金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.