FS FAQs > Living in Japan > I have children. Are there any international schools in the area?
Unfortunately there are no international schools in Hamamatsu or nearby. The closest is Nagoya (2 hours drive or 1 hour by train) and they do not allow boarders. There are schools in Tokyo and Osaka which would allow boarders, but we would not recommend splitting up a family like that. Children are normally enrolled in local schools. While we do not discriminate against families with children, we will note up front that it would be difficult to have a comfortable family life, the hours are irregular and while the salary is more than comfortable for an individual, it is not sufficient for a large group. Nor are we prepared to make any significant special allowances or conditions for families, it is simply not fair to the other teachers.
Last updated on 10月 16, 2009 by Joe Libby
