Hello! I am 14 years old, and I am interested in studying at a International School [meaning, that they would know English, so please do not say that they don't because that is completely stereotypical] in Japan. I would live at the campus, by myself, and my parents have given me consent to study aboard. My family are excited for me to experience an International school, as I have not yet gone to one. I think it would be fun, interesting, and a different approach. Unfortunately, the enrollment is quite high, and it is quite expensive. My family is middle-class, and I don't want to beg my father and my mother to give $38,000 because I'll feel terrible, and it's hard to afford. I was thinking of trying to fund-raise, do some odd jobs here and there, hold bake sales, wash boats lol, but there is no way for me to make 38K out of that. I was wondering if the Government is willing to help me and my family out for some kind of grant or what not. I know they have Government Grants for post-secondary, but I have no clue about High schools. I have about 5 months to get this money, because I'm leaving to Japan around early August for grade 10. I'm going there for 10.5 months, and I am a Canadian [Alberta] Honor student. Any answers, advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much... arigatou gozaimasu!
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Unlikely - the government doesn't spend money for people to be educated in a private institution abroad. There's no return on investment for them of course. Perhaps a Japanese cultural association would be your best bet. Or, see if you can arrange an exchange in your school - that way you get the experience at a far cheaper price. It's certainly not worth $38K a year though - that's enough to spend a fair amount of time in Japan without being in school. Far cheaper just to get a plane ticket and hang out.
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