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Hokkaido International School opened as Hokkaido American School in 1958 when the local US military school, Camp Crawford U. S. Army Dependents School, closed. The school started with 12 children from five missionary families who were left without a school. In 1962, the school changed its name to its present name, Hokkaido International School, and moved to its new campus in Fukuzumi. Students selected the school mascot, the Husky, as well as the school colors, Kelly green, and white. The gymnasium was completed in 1965 with help from the US government. In 1968, the Hokkaido Government granted accreditation, and by the early 1970s enrollment was up to 70 students. In 1982, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted HIS accreditation. In 1988, the school added a high school program by enrolling one grade per year beginning with the 10th grade. Grades 10-12 were added to the WASC accreditation in 1992. In the early 1990s, HIS, with the cooperation and assistance of the city of Sapporo and the prefecture of Hokkaido, developed plans for a new school to be constructed in Hiragishi, and the school moved to its new and present facility in the fall of 1995, with an enrollment of approximately 120 students. The new campus also included a dormitory to house 20 students. HIS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008 with an enrollment of 200 students from over twenty countries, and a full and part-time faculty of 25 from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, and Japan. While the school has grown, it continues its mission to provide international families with an education for their students that will prepare them for study at college and university as well as future stewardship of the ever-changing world. HIS has 18 full-time and 13 part-time teachers, Pre K-12. The upper school has 13 teachers, 6 of whom share time in elementary. Teachers on staff come from the USA, Canada, Australia, Peru, Bulgaria, and Japan. Of the secondary staff, 70% have advanced degrees. The student/Teacher ratio in the upper school is approximately 10:1 and the class size average is about 17 pupils per class. The HIS school year is 180 days long and is divided into semesters. HIS follows a rotational, A-day B-day block schedule with 4 blocks on each day. The school year begins in mid-August and ends in mid-June with a one-week fall break in October, a three-week winter break in December/ January, and a one-week spring break in March. HIS' curriculum begins in the Early Years (ages 3 & 4) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired classroom where children, through teacher-guided "provocations" inspire students to curiosity, creative play, expression, and questioning. At the elementary level, the core of the curriculum is defined by the International Primary Curriculum. The middle school follows the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). At the high school level, HIS offers a Western-style, college-preparatory curriculum culminating in AP offerings in Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, European History, US History, Comparative Government, Studio Art, English Language, and Literature, and Japanese. From 2012-2013 HIS is offering outdoor education as an option in its high school program. The Early Years multiage program at Hokkaido International School is for children ages 3 and 4. The program is built on a foundation of understanding the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children. We understand that the whole child must be nurtured. This is done by providing an environment that is child-centered, experiential, stimulating, creative, and flexible. Activities are designed to offer children opportunities to explore, experiment, and discover with hands-on materials. The multi-age learning environment, climate, and activities encourage students to develop confidence, skills, and attitudes that will benefit them throughout their lives. Elementary instruction at HIS follows the IPC (International Primary Curriculum). The IPC was developed in 2000 as a cross-curricular thematic curriculum to meet the needs of international schools around the world. As of 2012, it is being used in more than 1,000 schools in 100 different countries. HIS has been an IPC member school since 2005. The central purpose of everything connected with the IPC is student learning. Helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally through a focus on learning is the core goal of this curriculum. The curriculum takes into account the most recent research on the brain and how children learn. Hokkaido International School’s commitment to multi-age instruction continues in the middle school years. Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th in the 2012-2013 school year will be taught in multiage classes through integrated units of the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), the follow-on curriculum from the International Primary Curriculum, which HIS has successfully used at the elementary level since 2005. The IMYC was developed specifically to meet the learning needs of middle school students (ages 11 - 14) and therefore fits perfectly with our school’s multiage approach to learning. Ninth and tenth-grade students have three areas from which to select electives: languages, arts, media our outdoor Ed. If they are still developing their English language skills and the ELL director recommends it, they must continue in English Language Learning (ELL). If they are not enrolled in ELL they may choose the Japanese language or they may take Spanish. The other two electives can be chosen from the following visual art, choir, instrumental music, jazz band, music theory, drama, outdoor pursuits, or media and publications! View full school

The educational approach at GIIS is unique. Rather than structuring the learning around a strict curriculum, our educators focus on trying to create learning experiences that prepare students to be happy, balanced, productive, and innovative citizens of tomorrow. GIIS was founded in 2002 with just 48 students at Mount Sophia in Singapore. We have since grown to span seven countries across Asia, with 19 campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, UAE, Vietnam, and India. During this time, we’ve emerged as a leading international school offering Indian and international curricula to students from diverse backgrounds. Since its inception, GIIS has steadfastly focused on providing an extraordinary education to students from all over the world. In adopting the cultural ideology of “Schools That Learn,” GIIS makes every member of our community an equal partner in the process of learning. In empowering students to take on active roles in their progress, we uniquely engage them while promoting a culture reinforcing the joy of lifelong learning. The knowledge, skills, and values learned at GIIS stay with students throughout their lives. In fact, for the past decade and a half, nurturing students for the future has remained one of the primary focus areas for all of our GIIS schools. To that end, ample opportunities, mentorship, and guidance are provided to students, aimed not just at fostering academic success, but also at cultivating the spirit of entrepreneurship, leadership, teamwork, and group dynamics. We nurture our global students into men and women, who will be leaders of distinction, committed to the spirit of excellence, through high-quality education imparted by globally experienced and caring teachers building strong virtues and values while focusing on all-around development, creativity, and entrepreneurship. It’s no coincidence that GIIS is home to the Global Indian Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Universal Values. With a presence on GIIS campuses worldwide, the MGCUV not only gives our students valuable insights into the experiences and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, but also serves as an institutional lodestar in terms of the values and beliefs it reinforces, and their relevance to the world in which we live. Our Quality Objectives work in tandem with our Quality Policy to ensure the following: Compliance with our Quality Management System Learning at all levels Stakeholder satisfaction Adherence to our values As GIIS continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of today’s diverse student body as well as the global challenges ahead, one thing will remain the same: Our guiding principles. Our vision, mission, core values, quality policy, and quality objectives have sustained us over the past decade and will continue to do so as we get closer to our vision of becoming an international standard for learning. At GIIS, we offer four different curricula in acknowledgment of our belief that different students have different needs. They include Global Montessori Plus (GMP), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Technology is the 21st-century imperative, both in terms of enriching the learning experience and preparing students for further studies and eventual careers. We use a breadth and depth of technology at GIIS, including software-enabled labs, a digital library, e-content in smart boards, 7S analysis, and the magi are ERP, to facilitate learning while keeping teachers, students and parents connected and collaborating. As a supplement to our curricula, specialized programming creates new learning opportunities. The Microsoft IT Academy Programme, STEM­-Enabled Classrooms, Encyclopedia Britannica Partnership, Detailed Assessment (DA), HeyMath! and many others vastly enrich the educational experience while nurturing innovative thinking Our award-winning Nine Gems model recognizes that success in the contemporary world relies not only on cognizance, but also on creativity, entrepreneurship, and the ability to explore. What makes Nine Gems truly innovative is its balanced, age-appropriate, and adaptive approach which allows it to evolve with students as they grow. While academic excellence is emphasized at every level, the focus is placed on universal values, ethics, discipline, creativity, and personality development in the initial years, before shifting to academic achievement, leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and key competencies for vocational and career progression during the secondary and high school years. GIIS is committed to shaping and honing student-athletes, as well as providing them with a platform for displaying their growth and abilities. Progress is measured both qualitatively and quantitatively to help students focus on advancing their strengths and improving weaker areas while simultaneously learning about the value of sportsmanship. The importance of holistic well-being-- with a focus on body, mind, and soul is also emphasized! View full school

We take great pleasure in creating experiences and memories that the children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. We believe these first steps taken at Happy Wonders are the foundation for life ahead. Our goal is to support the children day by day to find their motivation, realize their potential, enjoy their creativity, and smile! Happy Wonder is a happy school, and so our children feel valued and secure. A happy school provides the best possible environment for encouraging children's learning, as we believe that, for children to learn to the best of their abilities, they must first feel happy, and enjoy coming to school. We look forward to watching your children during their time at our school. Our mission statement is the core of Happy Wonders International School’s philosophy. It was developed to give students, teachers, and parents a solid understanding of our goals, ambitions, and passions. We embrace and endorse a brighter and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding, love, and respect. Half-Day Preschool gives your child multiple opportunities to enjoy a day of learning and fun. HDW has two programs, one geared toward preschool students(HDP) and the other is designed for our kindergarten class(HDK). This program is great for preparing students for kindergarten or elementary school and gives them extra advantages in areas such as reading, math, science, social studies, and of course, English. In today’s highly competitive world, all of these advantages should be acquired as early as possible by your child. Coupled with the ability to read and write in a second language, your child will be able to excel in primary school and will have developed life-long skills to help them succeed. Goals for HDW program Provide a fully rounded educational program in English. Provide our students with fundamental building blocks in skills such as math, science, English, and reading. Instill in our students a love of learning and a sense of fun. Prepare the students for moving on to higher levels of education by providing a program that will allow them to succeed. Full-Day Wonders allows your child to experience the full range of what Happy Wonders has to offer. Students join one of two program options our Full Day Preschool(FDP) or our Full Day Kindergarten(FDK). They will enjoy all the benefits of SHW, and our After Kinder program. This program provides child care services for parents working full-time schedules. This will allow you to know that your child is receiving a quality education and excellent child care services before and after school. Students will be provided with two snack times and fruit time. Students in our Full Day program show a remarkable ability to express themselves in English in just a few short months and advance very rapidly in their social and communicative abilities. Provide excellent child care services in a nurturing and loving environment and high-quality education to our students. Help the children to develop physically, mentally, and socially in a positive fashion. Provide students with the educational benefits from all Happy Wonder programs. After Elementary (AE) is an hourly lesson that introduces kids to English who may not have access to English otherwise (Beginner Class) or helps those who have graduated to elementary school to maintain and continue to expand their English ability (Advanced class). At Happy Wonders, we pride ourselves on providing a warm and friendly environment where kids can learn and have fun at the same time. This is especially true for children attending our After School programs. After being in a school setting all day, it is hard to get children to focus on their studies again. Our programs combine fun and education into one. Our After Elementary Advanced program focuses on enhancing reading and conversational skills. Our Afternoon Class program covers reading, writing, and conversation. HWIS aims to maintain a fee structure that allows students from various socio-economic backgrounds to enter the school so that international education is not restricted only to those who are more fortunate, however, as the school is a not-for-profit educational institution that relies almost entirely on annual school fees to cover operating expenses, tuition and other fees are adjusted periodically (usually every three years). Before adjustments are made, notification will be given as far in advance as possible! View full school

The transformative learning experiences at Camelot International School are designed to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom. Founded in 2014, Camelot International School is located in Itabashi-Ku. With more than 40 students and 10 dedicated and passionate teachers, we are here to help our students make an impact on the world. At Camelot International School we respect our students and understand that each of them has individual wants and needs. We believe that learning can only be fostered from a feeling of mutual respect, guidance, and direction, and do our very best to maintain those values in everything we do. Our unique approach supplies our students with the proper support system that will help lead them down the path to success. Since September 2017, we have been opening a secondary section to our friendly and affordable International School. Continuing the Camelot principles of providing a safe and welcoming learning environment, the secondary section places emphasis on each student's needs and goals. Our curriculum focuses on the essential skills for study in an international framework, with English as the language of tuition in all subjects. From kindergarten to graduation, our students will follow a program that will offer choice and reward individual strength. We are interested in helping young people to follow the paths that they choose for themselves. Our only requirements are functional English ability and a willingness to respect the learning environment. Come and see us by appointment. In primary school, English and mathematics are studied in single-grade classes. All other subjects are studied in thematic units of work in combined grades. Students will learn mainly along with the Cambridge Primary Program, but will also have IPC available as part of their studies. At the end of grade 5, students will take the Cambridge Checkpoint to assess their level of understanding of what they have learned. We also assess the students' English reading level and math level through anothlfare of students before everything else. Students always come first. We believe that with the right guidance and direction, as well as a focus on their individual needs, our students can all succeed. We aim to empower our students to question conventional thinking and to pursue their interests with dedication and compassion. We believe that true education empowers students to make real and lasting changes. We are unsatisfied with the current state of the world. Our students and teachers are dedicated to imagining and creating new possibilities for a better future - a future in which all people have access to quality education. The options for internationally-minded parents in Japan are currently limited to prohibitively expensive international schools, or 'International Programs' at Japanese schools. At Camelot, we aim to provide a third option. Camelot students and teachers are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth, respect, and compassion while providing outstanding preparation for higher learning and for life, underpinned to provide this opportunity to everyone regardless of their social or economic status. In primary school, English and mathematics are studied in single-grade classes. All other subjects are studied in thematic units of work in combined grades. Students will learn mainly along with the Cambridge Primary Program, but will also have IPC available as part of their studies. At the end of grade 5, students will take the Cambridge Checkpoint to assess their level of understanding of what they have learned. We also assess the students' English reading level and math level through another benchmark test each term, so that no student will be left behind in their studies. For gifted students, we allow them to challenge and study higher grade levels. In the IPC, students will cover two units of work, covering 12 units in a rotating program over two years. In all cases, the students will be assessed according to recognized age-appropriate attainment targets. Our middle school homeroom class is held with multiple grades. However, subjects are studied in their grade level working towards the Cambridge Lower Secondary qualification. At the end of grade 8, students will take the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint to assess their level of understanding of what they have learned in middle school. Along with checking their understanding, it has the purpose of having students themselves know about what they fulfill and what they need to improve on. This will allow the students to prepare and strengthen their weaknesses before moving up to high school. We also assess the students' English reading level and math level through another benchmark test each term, so that no student will be left behind in their studies. For gifted students, we allow them to challenge and study higher grade levels. The student experience at Camelot International School includes a diverse range of cultures, curricula, and extracurricular activities. We offer our students options to choose from, making them directly involved in designing their educational path which meets the high standards of our core curriculum. There’s so much for students to do and experience here! View full school

There are many countries, with different cultures and customs, languages and values, which exist in this world. Children will live in this world where they will be required to understand each other’s values, respect them and look for ways to live together and collaborate. We would like to raise Japanese children as “Global Citizens”. To achieve this goal, we believe that our children should develop an appreciation of their Japanese identity, strong academic skills, language skills in both Japanese and English, information handling skills, and understanding and respect for other cultures. At Horizon Sendai Primary School, we provide an exceptional educational environment by implementing an English immersion program, promoting global understanding, enhancing information handling activities, and language expression activities to educate the global citizens of tomorrow. We strongly believe that our children will grow into the global leaders of tomorrow, as well as being individuals we can all be proud of. The mission of Horizon Gakuen, as a multicultural and diverse learning community, is to provide students with a high-quality international education and a lifelong passion for academic, social, and personal success in a safe, supportive, challenging, non-discriminatory, and responsive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence. Inspire its students to strive for excellence in all aspects of their development: academic, artistic, social, and physical by providing the best possible learning environment which combines a well-balanced curriculum with extra-curricular activities. Our facilities are surrounded by lush green, tranquil scenery and in an environment where children can play contentedly. Our school building resembles a fairy-tale-like castle that has an enchanting charm. We try to create a fun-filled atmosphere. Our bus routes cover most of the Sendai central area. Routes are arranged as new students are enrolled. Also, there is a bus after 6 pm for daycare users. School lunch will be provided through Shokuiku Food Systems Tohoku which is specialized in kindergarten school lunches! View full school

As the global IT boom reached Japanese shores, Indian IT professionals led the charge. It was 1999 and nearly 17,000 of them had relocated here. But because of the high cost of living and even higher tuition costs at local international schools, most of these young engineers left behind their wives and children in India. A few lucky ones enrolled their children in local Japanese and international schools, but many grappled with a language handicap or missed an entire school year when relocating back to India. The time was ripe for an Indian school. And so, on August 15, 2004, India International School in Japan opened its doors with a student body of 27. Today, that number reaches well into the hundreds enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. To provide an Indian curriculum that inculcates positive attitudes, values, and habits in the students’ overall development. To provide a place where students reflect understanding, compassion, cooperation, and knowledge in all their actions. To emphasize not only the acquisition of knowledge but also positive work and health habits and other personal/social qualities that form character and personality. To Nurture an environment where students learn to respect other cultures so that they become responsible global citizens. And finally, but most importantly, provide a home away from home. India International School in Japan’s Yokohama campus is located in the Kirigaoka area of Midori-Ku in Yokohama City. It is housed in a 3 storied beautiful school building with playground and Gym facilities. It has four sections – Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary school. It has students aged 3 to 5 years and is taught by two teachers. The medium of instruction is English and students learn Phonics, Math, Social Studies, Music, and Computer Science. Equal importance is given to physical education also. School timings are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students are taught a CBSE-based Indian curriculum which includes English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science, and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. Bus service is available to all the students on request. The sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students are taught a CBSE-based Indian curriculum which includes English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science, and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. Bus service is available to all the students on request. The ninth grade and tenth students are taught a CBSE-based Indian curriculum which includes English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science, and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. The students of Class IX and X undergo the CBSE evaluation method, with the term divided into two, the first one from April to September and the second one from October to March. Please click here to know more about the evaluation process. Bus service is available to all the students on request. At India International school in Japan, students at all levels are strongly encouraged to participate in various sports activities. The School uses its playground and gym for these activities. Sports are fun and offer students the opportunity to develop skills, make lasting friendships, and learn the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Sports are also important to promote physical fitness and competitiveness among students. Computer Science is taught as a compulsory subject. The computers are equipped with network access to allow students to explore the Internet. There are a variety of specialized educational programs also installed on the computers. Students may work in the lab on subject-related projects, under the supervision of respective subject teachers. The Montessori approach to education is based upon the child's natural inner growth and spontaneous learning. Its goal is to foster the child's development so that he/she can reach his/her full potential. To assist this purpose, children work in specifically prepared environments, which enable them to develop essential skills (for example critical thinking, concentration, independence, and cooperation) while absorbing key academic concepts. Children take part in the joy of learning. In this system, education becomes a preparation for life. The child is given the best possible conditions to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Most learning activities are individualized so that he/she engages in a learning task that appeals to him/her and builds a positive attitude toward learning. Through a series of absorbing experiences, he/she forms habits of extended attention, increasing his/ her ability to concentrate. At IISJ, we believe that there is a brilliant child locked inside each student. Our students love coming to school every day as we provide a happy and healthy environment that is caring, nurturing, and supportive of all those who work and study in our school. Our educational methodology is built on the understanding that when children enjoy what they are doing, they learn more. With this in mind, every activity is made educational as well as enjoyable. Our students continuously learn and retain not just write and memorize. They are encouraged to verbalize and voice their opinions and ideas, which in turn helps us to meet the distinctive needs of every individual student. Our objective here is to gently train and teach our students to believe in themselves as learners and as individuals! View full school

At Ivy Prep International School, we strive for the highest standards of academic excellence and focus on ensuring that each student receives the care and undivided attention they deserve to grow intellectually and socially. Our Value-Based Education with its original Skill-Based Curriculum is primarily based on the Cambridge Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia & Montessori approach along with Multilingual Immersion. It is extremely important to develop certain key skills, such as observation, cooperation, and critical thinking in children at an early age. The Primary/Afterschool (GAKUDO) Program is based on the IGCSE Program. Students in Key Stage one are introduced to foundations in Reading, Writing, Science, Mathematics, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) through a system of practical applications, supported by a positive and stimulating learning environment. While English is the primary language of instruction at Ivy Prep, we strive to equip our students with a multilingual and multicultural background by offering the following additional Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): English, Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish. To better assist families and their children in moving on to the next stage of schooling, ongoing assessment ensures that each child’s progress and development are continuously meeting the highest international standards. The school prepares students to face future challenges by creating education programs relevant to today and tomorrow. Children in an EYFS program learn by playing and exploring, being active, creative, and critical. In the early years, we focus on: building the foundation of your child’s education in three essential areas: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development come: As your child learns and grows, the areas of focus sharpen and be Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts, and Design. These seven areas are used to plan your child’s learning and activities. Our teachers will make sure that the activities and projects are suited as closely as possible to your child’s unique needs. Steam education helps all young people to think deeply so that they have a chance to become the innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders who can solve the most pressing challenges facing our nation and our world. Steam Education : Develops valuable life skills like logical reasoning, structured problem solving, communication, creativity... Build character traits like Confidence, Imagination, Motivation... Inspires kids to pursue STEAM degrees which offer jobs in high demand that allow them to make an impact on society, build communities and transform the world. STEAM incorporates hands-on learning, but not just for the sake of doing a project. STEAM projects allow open-ended exploring and investigating, problems to solve, and solutions to create! Making education hands-on is so critical. The more senses involved in education, the more it will help them remember what they are learning. When kids are building, creating, and exploring the learning matters to them! The experience that comes from hands-on projects brings the learning to life. we teach science, technology, engineering, art, and math! But it's also important to apply it by connecting the subjects. Intertwine art and math. Make engineering and science work together. Bring technology into all of it through apps, programming, wiring, tools, and more! Kids are naturally curious, but often educational methods push that curiosity down. That's why it's crucial to let them a question, wonder, experiment and explore. It is through these methods that discoveries and inventions are made. Help kids understand why things happen the way they do. A really important part of education is giving the kids some control. When they have control, they care more about it. They will take charge and be more willing to make things happen. Let them make some of the decisions about the projects they do and the way they do them. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten Program utilizes the Cambridge EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum, infused with Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches to help your child develop the necessary skills to succeed as he/she progresses through school, and in life. Our goal is to help your child build a foundation in which they will become future leaders with a global mindset and international values. As a true IMMERSION International School, English is our primary language of instruction, and we offer five additional languages for students to study, including Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish and French. This allows for a multilingual, multicultural environment that will enrich each child’s experience with diversity, as well as widening their horizons and world perspective. At Ivy Prep International School, Our focus is on the well-rounded development of each student. We believe education is much more than just sitting in a class and listening to a lecture, much more than just memorizing vocabulary words for a test. It is the facilitation of the all-around growth and development of a student, a lifelong journey. We instill a love for learning in our students, and in turn, empower them to utilize their knowledge in meaningful and ethical ways! View full school

At Julia International School, we keep the class numbers small to ensure that each student receives the individual attention that he or she deserves. Our experienced teachers guide students in exploring a wide variety of subjects. Students learn basic manners, develop an appreciation of international cultures, function in an English immersion environment, study French and learn computer skills. Students are also instructed in art, cooking, and music. In once-weekly Japanese classes, students deepen their understanding of the Japanese language and culture. At Julia school, we enjoy celebrating both Japanese and non-Japanese holidays. Our diverse curriculum focuses on improving each child's ability to concentrate and on helping students to naturally develop solid language skills in a fun, friendly environment. We believe in providing students with kindergarten lessons that challenge them to use their imagination and think critically as they explore the world around them. It is in this way that we hope to encourage children living in Japan to reach their full potential. Our preschool class begins with learning greetings and focuses on learning basic English through singing and various activities, like games and art and crafts. The children are introduced to their new school environment through play and exploration, allowing them to easily become confident with their surroundings. The key factor to our preschool class is that the children are exposed to and learn English in a fun manner. In this class, we enjoy lots of exercises that focus on the acquisition of vocabulary, pronunciation skills, and letter/number recognition. We help the children to develop fine motor skills and practice holding and controlling writing implements. At Julia School, we take care to provide a comfortable, pressure-free environment by matching toilet training and the like to the individual developmental needs of each child. Our kindergarten classes run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. We keep our class size small to ensure that each student can receive our fullest attention at all times and to help the students learn English in a comfortable, relaxed, and fun environment. Our class is 100% English. Our classrooms are bright and colorful, full of English books and games and many interesting things are hidden around the classrooms to keep our students entertained and to help them learn to explore their surroundings. Our week is divided into various subjects which focus on all aspects of learning, plus we have extra activities to help build your child`s world skills and to promote interest in extracurricular activities. We have reading and writing, phonics and pronunciation lessons, maths and music, social studies and science lessons, art and craft as well as French and Japanese lessons held once a week with a native speaker. Our extra lessons involve things like P.E., piano lessons, and show and tell time which is used to help our students with motor skills and to build their confidence. Besides lessons we also help our students with basic skills such as toilet, following instructions, listening, sitting, eating, sharing, playing, etc. Our teacher is a native English speaker with many, many years of experience teaching English as a second language to children all around Japan. Our afterschool program runs from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday. These 90-minute lessons are specially designed to help students who have never spoken English before or are just starting, students who would like to improve their English skills, or those who would just like to have a fun time learning English in an all-English setting. Our lessons involve set question time, phonics and pronunciation practice, reading, and writing plus there is always time for games that help build our students the confidence to speak English in front of others. These classes are always fun and you will be surprised at how much your child can improve. English classes are designed for those students who already have an understanding of English. In these 60 minute lessons, we focus on grammar points, speaking, writing, and above all helping the students with what they want or need to learn for themselves and school. These classes are kept small so that each student gets our full attention so they can benefit from these lessons. Our French lessons are specially designed for students who are beginners or who have studied a little before and would like to improve their French. Our lessons involve set question time, phonics and pronunciation practice, reading, and writing plus there is always time for games that help build our students the confidence to speak French in front of others. These classes are always fun and you will be surprised at how much your child can improve. It is a 4-story building which entered the side road of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, descending from Shinozaki Station south exit and looking in front of you. One minute on foot.Toei Shinjuku line · Shinozaki station. About 40 minutes from Shinjuku 5 minutes from Honhachiwa. Take the Keiyo road Shinozaki exit, turn left at Cosmo Oil on the roadside, turn left and next to the left and then the first street to the left Cross the large intersection turn, turn left at the second alley, it will become the third building turning to the right! View full school

KAIS International School is one of Japan’s most innovative and academically distinguished international schools. Conveniently located in central Tokyo, we have been serving the international community since 2006. At KAIS, our students learn in small classes in a family-like atmosphere, where they develop their connectedness to others while exploring who they are as individuals. We believe self-awareness, curiosity, and empathy are vital in the development of the adults who will shape the future, and everything we do aims to support this. Small class sizes allow more opportunities for our students to engage in hands-on projects, receive individual attention from instructors, present their work to their peers, and participate in discussions. Our dedicated team of teachers is focused on engaging our students in the optimal high school experience both in and out of the classroom. While most of our students go on to study at top universities in the United States, we present our curriculum to our diverse student body from a global perspective. We invite you to come to see our unique and vibrant school for yourself. KAIS International School was founded in 2006 by Jonathan Yaffe and Charles Knudsen. The school started in a small house in Jiyugaoka and moved to Meguro in 2009. While we’ve grown in size over the years, we have never aspired to become a large school – we wanted to create the school we wished we went to, a place where students love learning. We believe smaller classes, hands-on learning, and balance between disciplines is a key component in our student's growth and development. The mission of KAIS has always been to provide students with a holistic education – one that emphasizes the academic, the creative, and the physical. We aim to serve Tokyo’s international community by providing an academically challenging, creatively stimulating, and caring atmosphere for learning. Our school is small by design. We firmly believe that students are not numbers, but unique individuals with varying needs and learning styles. Our students, a diverse mix of foreign students living in Tokyo and bicultural students, represent many countries and backgrounds from around the world and help to create a truly international community. Our open and creative atmosphere inspires students to discover and pursue their passions. In a spirit of celebration, our faculty and staff share their interests with the students, helping to instill in our students a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Here at KAIS, a thirst for learning and zeal for life are cultural norms. Facing challenges together with this cooperative energy allows our students to fulfill their potential as well as to explore new interests. We aim to make learning more effective and enjoyable by engaging our students’ curiosity through hands-on learning. Naturally, we encourage our students to ask questions, but we also strive to instill in our students a passion for finding answers on their own. Vigorous research, critical analysis, and the testing and retesting of hypotheses are at the heart of our learning approach. This combined with an atmosphere of creative expression endows our students with a strong desire to learn and the skills and fortitude required to make informed decisions and meaningful discoveries. KAIS has a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program that spans various departments, meeting the needs of students who thirst for greater challenges. AP courses are available to students who demonstrate the ability and desire to work at a university level. Students enrolled in AP classes sit for examinations in May that each last between two and three hours. Students who successfully pass these exams are eligible to receive credit at most US colleges and universities. We currently offer the following AP courses: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, US History, Physics, and Statistics. Using the state-of-the-art VEX robotics system, our students design, build, and program their robots, which they then enter into robotics competitions with other international schools. A key component of our STEM program, our robotics program teaches students to work as a team towards a common goal, using both individual skills and group support to tackle advanced technical challenges. We are happy to say that our students have achieved great success together, placing or winning at numerous robotics competitions in places such as Taiwan, Los Angeles, as well as here in Japan. Our mascot is the Llama. Strong, loyal, and steadfast, this unique choice for a mascot perfectly represents our unconventional school. We have boys and girls teams in volleyball, basketball, and futsal. KAIS students also participate in ISTAA’s annual cross-country meet. Athletics are a key component in teaching leadership, cooperation, self-discipline, and commitment, and we encourage any student who is interested in playing to join a team. KAIS is a member of the International Schools of Tokyo Athletics Association (ISTAA). While all of our courses are taught in English, all students at KAIS take four hours of Japanese per week. Our Japanese program accommodates a wide range of levels, from basic survival Japanese to the study of native-level Japanese literature. Here at KAIS, we believe it is vital for our students to cultivate an understanding and respect for our host country’s culture, which is why KAIS students also learn about Japanese customs and traditions through our Japanese language program. The time we spend together is purposeful, which is why we choose to punctuate each school year with a unique travel experience rather than an exam and locker cleaning. Celebrating our year together in a fun and meaningful way exemplifies the essence of KAIS International School: school can and should be an enjoyable experience. After working hard for an entire year, students and teachers are rewarded with an upbeat and memorable last day wherein we travel to a secret location and spend the day engaging in exhilarating activities while reflecting on the year we had together! View full school

Kansai Christian School was established in 1970 as an English-language school serving the evangelical Christian missionary community in the Kansai region. Today, nearly 50 years after its founding, KCS continues to provide a Biblically-based 1st-12th grade education to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our campus, situated between flower fields and rice patties in Nara Prefecture’s Heguri Town, provides a peaceful setting for a Christ-centered and truly international community of learners. Kansai Christian School serves a unique role among learning institutions in Japan. While having a clear international flare, we also strive to remain connected to the local community as one of only a few Christian organizations in the area. Students travel to KCS from major metropolitan areas throughout the region including Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, but many students also attend from the smaller towns and neighborhoods near the school. This creates a school community that has both an international and local flavor connecting the cultures of the world with that which is distinctly Japanese. A primary goal of our school is to remain an active member of the local community while also helping students recognize their international responsibilities and opportunities. The school has no exclusive denominational affiliations and seeks to rely on biblical foundations for the operation and educational goals of the school. We feel strongly it is our responsibility to work with parents and families to provide a quality education that instills Christian values in the next generation. While the school relies heavily on the US and international curriculum standards, the biblical view of life, which understands God's truth to be the standard of all truth, permeates every area of academic and social life at KCS. Our curriculum, based on American curriculum standards, is designed to prepare students for college and prepare them for Christian service. All students study math, science, English, and social studies. In addition, they also study Bible, Japanese, Music, Art, and P.E. High school students may choose from a full range of electives that include online courses from the University of Missouri. Elementary students also participate in art, drama, and music. All classes are taught from a Christian worldview. KCS utilizes the American school calendar (September-June). KCS is committed to helping students mature intellectually, socially, spiritually, and physically. The curriculum is designed to encourage all students to excel at their levels. More than 90% of our graduates have entered colleges and universities in the USA. A week of achievement testing is scheduled every spring for all students. Kansai Christian School, as a beacon of biblical Christian influence in the Japanese culture, is actively committed to our unique position of providing families with high-quality, comprehensive Christ-centered education. KCS aspires to be recognized as a member of our local community and a pillar of the Christian community in the Kansai region, leading with Biblical principles that result in: Students receiving vital opportunities for academic, extra-curricular, social, and spiritual growth that will equip them to impact the world for Christ. Staff, students, and parents exhibiting standards of excellence, engaging in Christ-centered service, and living as exemplary members of the community. Kansai Christian School exists to glorify God by providing an education that fosters spiritual, social, and intellectual maturity in each student. KCS recognizes that parents are ultimately responsible for the education of their children. Therefore, the school and staff function in cooperation with the Christian home. The biblical view of life, which understands God's truth to be the standard for all truth, is infused across all areas of the curriculum. The curriculum thus serves to reaffirm the biblical view of the home. The students at KCS can study under Christian instruction and example in a context of high academic standards. Within this framework, students can obtain a strong foundation from which they can fulfill their God-given callings and service to society. The property includes the following: a two-story multi-purpose building (housing a multi-purpose hall, a library, and a computer laboratory) a three-story administration/middle school/high school building, a two-story elementary school building, a storage building, and a playground. The school is located just east of Route 168 (the bypass) running between Ikoma City and Oji and a five-minute walk from the Kintetsu-Heguri train station. A detailed map is available in the Contact Us section. The school makes regular use of excellent public facilities, which are located just minutes away. Such facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, soccer field, basketball courts, and tennis courts.KCS is a closed campus and requires all visitors to check in with the front office. KCS is a small but very active school! Students plan and participate in various events throughout the year including theater & music performances, sports, festivals, camping, and field trips. The Student Council plans many activities including game nights, dinners, and talent shows. Sports and other clubs available include basketball, futsal, chess, programming, and drama. Activities vary from year to year depending on the number of interested students! View full school

New Hope International School in Tokyo is two schools in one. Hope International Preschool Full-time, quality Christian education, and care for children from age three to six. New Hope English School Convenient to Narimasu, Wako, Hikarigaoka, and Akatsuka, New Hope English School offers English classes for children from 18 months to 12 years old. That young children have vast moral, intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical capacities which can and should be nurtured. That the love of God shown through the teachings of the Bible and the examples of good role models is the best way to nurture young ones. That each child has unique gifts and interests that should be encouraged. That exposure to foreign languages and culture at a young age will serve people throughout their lives. That an environment of joy and excellence (not perfection!) in early childhood will foster a lifestyle of joy and excellence as children grow up. Be equipped with kind hearts, friendly personalities, sharp minds, high self-esteem, a keen sense of right and wrong, and healthy bodies. Understand the basics of Christian life including the love of God, stories from the Bible, and how to pray. Have a growing sense of their uniqueness: what makes them special, and what they can offer to their community. Be able to speak and understand English, and be respectful of and comfortable with cultures other than their own. Have a strong attitude of joy and excellence that will benefit them all through their lives. To help children develop socially and individually we do activities in large groups, small groups, and individually, giving students choices within reasonable limits. We teach holistically, combining academic disciplines and approaches that are too often taught in isolation. We welcome parental involvement in and out of the class. It is important for school life and home life to reinforce each other, so we maintain strong ties through letters, meetings, open classes, special events, and opportunities for parents to participate in our everyday activities. Our commitment to students goes beyond their preschool years. We offer after-school, spring, and summer activities so we can serve our students even after they have graduated from our school. We also help graduates choose and apply to elementary school. New Hope International School offers various special classes and events, some with New Hope International Fellowship, the church with which we are affiliated. Saturday Preschool is a monthly class for children from 2.5 years old through first grade. Sunday School is a weekly program in English and Japanese for children during the Sunday morning church service. View full school

The MIS vision is first, to be able to offer top-quality education and give parents real choice – the choice to attend a bilingual school, where English and Japanese are valued equally, and whose diploma allows transfer to Japanese junior high schools as well as international schools. Second, to be in the vanguard of creating a new generation of internationally-minded students, primed to become future leaders in an ever-changing society. Third, to serve and make a lasting impact both locally and globally. Makuhari's new city was originally planned to develop a commercial and residential zone built on the reclaimed land in Makuhari by Chiba Prefectural Government. Within this zone, sectors were identified for commerce, education, housing, and recreation. In anticipation of the influx of international businesses to the area, the idea of creating an international school to serve this new community was explored. Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City subsequently asked the Ministry of Education to endorse a school model with a flexible curriculum and a core commitment to nurturing internationalism. In 2006, MIS’s establishment was finally accepted under the School Education Act. Chiba’s long-awaited dream came true when Makuhari International School opened its doors in 2009, at once becoming an attraction for returning Japanese families and the international community alike. MIS is pledged to continue to be true to this dream. Our world-class, award-winning facilities on a spacious campus coupled with richly resourced learning environments – including integrated technology – provide our staff and students every opportunity to achieve academic success in nurturing surroundings. Buildings and classrooms are purpose-built to foster collaboration and exploration. The school was designed with large outside learning areas (including a large grass field), specialist rooms, open classrooms, and collaborative spaces for children to work in, as well as an expansive media center in the heart of the school. Additionally, our open floor plans and natural wood interior provide for a comfortable, safe place to learn. A truly unique and enriching learning environment. Makuhari International School follows the objectives from the Japanese Curriculum. However, we expand upon these as well as supplement them with objectives and content from various other curricula. This makes our curriculum extremely rich and diverse and very international in flavor. It is also important to realize that what we teach and how we teach it are separate concepts. We not only follow the recommended number of ‘minimum hours’ from the Japanese Ministry of Education but supplement this with extra learning time to ensure consolidation and extension. Extra sessions are also allocated for English and Maths, ensuring that children are taught these key subjects at least once a day. Additionally, in Grades 5 and 6 we teach Social Studies not only in English but also in Japanese. As part of our belief in developing the whole child, we are proud to offer a wide variety of after-school clubs and activities daily at MIS. These include offerings that enrich students learning and engagement in art, music, drama, athletics, games, crafts, homework support, culture, languages, nature studies, cooking, technology, and design. While clubs are largely offered free of charge by the MIS teaching staff, several other clubs are led by external providers at a fee. Students are welcome to sign up for multiple clubs and activities throughout the week. Our students repeatedly share how much they enjoy and grow as a result of these engaging opportunities. At MIS, we celebrate several events throughout the year. Our students start the year with an Opening Ceremony and by participating in the regional Sakura Medal Book Bowl followed by the School Bazaar filled with food, entertainment, booths, and vendors. Three times during the year, students hone their skills during Calligraphy Week. Additionally, students enjoy various inter-house challenges to build teamwork across the grades, including our much-anticipated annual Sports Day. All children at MIS take swimming lessons for one term taught by professional coaches at a local indoor swimming facility. Staff and students celebrate their love of reading during Book Week which is full of various activities all promoting literacy. Of course, there are also opportunities for parents to connect with their child’s teacher at Open Day and Parents’ Evenings. One of the school community's favorite events is our Kindergarten and Elementary Winter Performance which are spectacular performances by each of our grade levels. Additionally, to support our global citizenship while fostering students’ Japanese heritage, all students celebrate both Japanese and international holidays such as Setsubun bean throwing, Halloween, and other cultural celebrations. Besides celebrating our students at weekly assemblies via our Student of the Week Awards, we culminate our year recognizing our students’ achievements at awards ceremonies and both the Kindergarten and Grade 6 Graduations. We offer a wide variety of after-school clubs and activities for students to participate in, including art, athletics, language, culture, drama, and music. Clubs are not only run by staff at the school – but we also use outside specialists at a fee where possible and convenient. Clubs, where organized by the staff, are free for children at the school and run from 3.30 pm to 4.10 pm! View full school

Keiki is a private intercultural and international preschool for children from the age of 12 months until 6 years. We offer a broad, educational experience that is children-centered, with a unique combination of play, exploration, and discovery as well as teacher-guided activities. We have staff dedicated to providing the highest quality education for the children, helping them find themselves, and building their natural abilities. All our children are warmly cared for, fully supported, and constantly challenged as they learn and grow uniquely and independently. Our Early childhood education teachers will establish a warm and positive relationship with you and your child, welcoming them into a secure and clean environment in which they could start their development. Consistent and frequent communications with parents will be provided. Teachers will report on your child's eating, sleeping, toilet training, and developmental activities. In the field of early childhood education, there is perhaps no greater area of a concern than accountability, both to the parents and to the children. Each child is special to us, a unique entity to be treated with dignity and affection. We personalize our care by concentrating on the individual child's interests through careful observation and communication. Keiki "Intercultural" Preschool provides a setting for children from different backgrounds to share their culture, tradition, religion, and at certain times their language. In the field of early childhood education, there is perhaps no greater area of a concern than accountability, both to the parents and to the children. Each child is special to us, a unique entity to be treated with dignity and affection. We personalize our care by concentrating on the individual child's interests through careful observation and communication. Keiki "Intercultural" Preschool provides a setting for children from different backgrounds to share their culture, tradition, religion, and at certain times their language. This program aims to boost academic preparedness for children who had finished the Kindergarten program. This program will prepare them for the rigors of first grade and will introduce more formal and structured academic and reading activities. In Pre-First class, there is an expectation that children can be independent and occupy themselves with activities while waiting for more instructions from the teacher. Here at Keiki, we offer academic, cultural, and recreational programs as an extension of our regular school day. Our After School and Extracurricular programs operate starting from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. During this time, children can participate in a variety of activities ranging from gym and sports to science and arts. They will further develop and hone their skills as well as have fun doing so. The world of books has always been a source of great wonder and information that can satisfy a child's curiosity about the world around them. We believe that getting a good start on basic reading skills can help develop your child's confidence in reading, nurture his or her sense of fascination for the world and build a strong foundation for reading in elementary school and up! Try our reading program and get your child off to a wonderful start in their reading journey. Some kids get the hang of learning Maths very easily while others need more help and that's ok! Every child has different learning speeds when it comes to Maths. The most important point is to make sure that they ENJOY the process of learning Maths and that is where our tutoring comes in. We want to share the enjoyment of learning numbers, shapes, and Mathematical formulas to the kids through interactive lessons full of interesting activities and games, hands-on personal instruction from our teachers, and a fun motivational system that will help build their confidence in tackling the Maths subject. We believe that children should be valued as unique individuals. We want the children to develop a sense of responsibility for their learning process and to appreciate their journey to be the best versions of themselves. We encourage them to be curious, to ask questions, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. Our job is to ensure that their journey will be meaningful and fun and to establish a warm connection between school and home through the wonderful parents who are vital to their children's continued growth and development outside of school. want to provide a warm and positive learning environment for the children in which they would be able to grow into the best version of themselves. We divide our developmental growth into three parts! View full school