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Chuo CityEducation

Chuo City Subsidy for Foreign Guardians of International School Students

中央区外国人学校生徒等の外国人保護者に対する補助制度

In short: Chuo City pays ¥8,000 a month per child to foreign guardians of children at eligible international schools (compulsory-education level).Registered in Chuo City; supporting the child and paying tuition to an eligible school; child at compulsory-education level.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chuo City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0006/kosodate/kosodate/teatejosei/soumu_hojo.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Which schools are eligible — check the page.
  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Chuo City; supporting the child and paying tuition to an eligible school; child at compulsory-education level. [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

Compulsory-education age. [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 Chuo 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.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chuo City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • ¥8,000 per child per month (not more than the monthly tuition). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、中央区外国人学校生徒等の外国人保護者に対する補助制度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 "中央区外国人学校生徒等の外国人保護者に対する補助制度". 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.