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CurriculaMatching grades: UK Year, US Grade and Korean school year
A UK Year number is one higher than the US Grade for the same child. Korea groups children by calendar year and starts in March, so birthdays can shift a child by one grade.
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Countries & citiesInternational Schools in Japan at a Glance: Approval, Accreditation, University Entry and the Public-School Option
For parents weighing international schools against public schools in Japan: how international schools are classified, how accreditation links to university entry, the April school year, and how public-school enrolment works, based on official sources.
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Moving & visasAssignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE
For parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
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Glossary
Common terms in short, with source and checked date.
Based on 438 official sources and 579 notes
Tokyo has no Korean travel advisory in force
- No advisory outside the Fukushima zone
- Avoid touts in nightlife areas
Source: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 일본 국가·지역별 안전정보 · checked 2026-10-30
Climate: warmest-month high 31.3°C, coolest-month low 1.2°C
- Aug average high 31.3°C
- Jan average low 1.2°C
- About 1,598 mm of rain a year
Source: World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service) — Tokyo climatological information · checked 2026-10-30
Airport train: Narita to central Tokyo from 36 minutes
- Narita to centre from 36 min
- Arrives at Nippori and Ueno
Source: · checked 2026-10-30
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