Short-term Study Abroad
Special Experiences Abroad
Studying Abroad from a Young Age
Students are studying abroad at increasingly younger ages. Even if it's only for a short period of time, the experience of living away from their parents and being in an environment that is very different from Japan helps children to grow strong and resilient.
From a young age they will develop diverse perspectives and values that will be required in the future. It will also provide an opportunity to become aware of the purpose of learning English and learning about other cultures.
Although a year abroad is required (*) for first year students at CGK Middle school, since there is a possibility they may struggle with homesickness, we recommend that students become accustomed to studying abroad on their own for a short period beforehand.
* Let us know if you have special circumstances
Countries and Types of Programs
Study abroad programs in New Zealand and the United Kingdom are available. In the future we may introduce other countries.
Choose between short-term and long-term (one-year) programs (CGK Middle school students only), depending on the maturity and circumstances of your child.
Study Abroad Costs
While parents are responsible for the cost of studying abroad, since we use an affiliated company, the price will be lower than usual.
Comparison Chart of Study Abroad Programs
| Country | Period | Compulsory/Optional | Age | With Parent/guardian | Visa | Accomodation | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | One Year | Compulsory (or 1 year in the UK) *Let us know if you have special circumstances | 11 Years Old (2nd Semester of 6th Grade) to 12 Years Old (end of 1st Semester of 7th Grade) | Not Required (can be accompanied) | Student Visa | Homestay / With parent/guardian | Study Abroad at Middle Schools around NZ |
| New Zealand | About 4 Weeks (March-April / July-August) | Optional | 5-10 Years Old | Required | Not Required (NZeTA required) | Hotel / Motel etc. | Short-term study abroad at elementary schools around NZ |
| New Zealand | 1 Week | Optional | 5-10 Years Old | Required | Not Required (NZeTA required) | Motel | Parent-child overseas inspection tours (Auckland etc.) |
| UK | One Year | Compulsory (or 1 year in New Zealand) *Let us know if you have special circumstances | 11 Years Old (2nd Semester of 6th Grade) to 12 Years Old (end of 1st Semester of 7th Grade) | No | Student Visa | Dormitory | Study Abroad at Boarding Middle Schools in different parts of the UK / Screening Required |
| UK | Mainly 2 to 6 weeks | Optional | 6 Years and older | No | No prior application required | Homestay / Dormitory | Various types of courses available |