Taito CityEducation
Taito City High School Entry Grant (scholarship)
高等学校等の進学者に対する入学費用助成
In short: ¥80,000 (resident-tax exempt) or ¥40,000 (child-rearing allowance recipients) per child entering high school.Child and guardian with addresses in Taito; all guardians resident-tax exempt for FY2025, or receiving child-rearing allowance even if taxable.(Source: www.city.taito.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Taito City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/kosodatekyouiku/kosodate/mokutei/teate_josei/shougakukinn.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Child and guardian with addresses in Taito; all guardians resident-tax exempt for FY2025, or receiving child-rearing allowance even if taxable. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Resident-tax exempt or child-rearing allowance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Entering high school. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Taito City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not 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 Taito 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 are mailed to eligible households in late April. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
- Taito scholarship application/claim form. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- ¥80,000 per child if all guardians are exempt; ¥40,000 if receiving child-rearing allowance and any guardian is taxable. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高等学校等の進学者に対する入学費用助成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 "高等学校等の進学者に対する入学費用助成". 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.