Tokyo

Education

Being the nation's center of education, Tokyo boasts many universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools. Many of Japan's most prestigious universities are in Tokyo. The most prestigious is the University of Tokyo. Other schools include Keio University, Hitotsubashi University, and Waseda University.

Related Topics:
University of Tokyo - Keio University - Hitotsubashi University - Waseda University

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Tokyo also has a few universities well-known for classes instructed in English. They include International Christian University, Sophia University, and Temple University Japan.

Related Topics:
International Christian University - Sophia University - Temple University Japan

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Universities in Tokyo

National Universities

• Ochanomizu University
• University of Electro-Communications
• Tokyo Medical and Dental University
• Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
• Tokyo Gakugei University
• Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
• Tokyo Geijutsu Daigaku
• Tokyo Institute of Technology
• University of Tokyo
• Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
• Hitotsubashi University

Public University

• Tokyo Metropolitan University

Private Universities

Public schools

The kindergartens, elementary schools (years 1 through 6), and junior high schools (7 through 9) are operated by local wards or municipal offices. Public high schools in Tokyo are run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education and are called "Metropolitan High Schools". http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/RESIDENT/LIVINGIN/contents5_3.htm. For a list of high schools in Japanese, see http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E9%AB%98%E7%AD%89%E5%AD%A6%E6%A0%A1%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7.

Related Topics:
Elementary school - Junior high school - High school - Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education

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Private schools

In addition to public schools, Tokyo has many private schools.

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Private secondary schools include:

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• Azabu High School (Grades 7 through 12)
• Musashi Junior & Senior High School (Grades 7 through 12)