All Osaka Pref.-Run High Schools to Have Short-Term Study-Abroad Programs; Attempting to Revive Public School Popularity

The Osaka prefectural government plans to have all prefecture-run high schools sign sister-school agreements with high schools abroad to let about 20 students per school study abroad for a short period of time. The aim is to help high school students improve their English abilities, according to sources close to the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education.