Translation guide
In Japanese schools, the student council is a common organization. The most direct equivalent is 生徒会 (seitokai), but the term used can vary by school level.
The student-run organization that represents the student body, plans events, and manages school activities.
The standard term for student council in middle and high schools. Widely understood.
I'm an officer of the student council.
The student council is planning the school festival.
Used for student council in elementary schools. Not used for older students.
I ran for president of the student council (in elementary school).
A more formal term, often used in universities, emphasizing self-governance. Sometimes shortened to 自治会.
I belong to the university's student self-government association.
The leader of the student council.
A person who serves on the student council.
生徒会 is for middle/high school, 児童会 is for elementary school, and 学生自治会 is for university. Using the wrong term can sound odd.
When I was in elementary school, I was in the student council.