TOKYO, Oct 11 (News On Japan) –
Tokyo’s Minato Ward Assembly not too long ago made a proper resolution to allocate 500 million yen (US$3,350) of taxpayers’ cash for abroad research journeys for all public junior excessive faculties, sparking each assist and opposition.
The vacation spot for these journeys is Singapore, identified for its iconic Merlion, a 7-hour flight from Tokyo. The program is aimed toward about 760 third-year college students in public junior excessive faculties.
According to the ward, the per-person value borne by households had beforehand been round 70,000 yen for research journeys to Kyoto or Nara. The remaining value of roughly 500,000 yen might be coated by taxpayers’ cash, totaling a staggering 500 million yen.
Minato Ward has been specializing in worldwide schooling since 2007, and the 3-night, 5-day research journey to Singapore is taken into account the end result of its efforts in elementary and junior excessive faculties.
Minato Ward’s chief of schooling defined, “We aim to promote interactions with local students in English. The program also includes direct experiences of foreign cultures, nature, and history. Students will engage in group activities and explore the city, and no matter the cost, we want to ensure that they learn effectively with taxpayer money, without any wasteful spending.”
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