Search the Community

Japan’s first dual-language British curriculum boarding School to open in April 2020. NEED education is delighted to announce the opening in 2020, a UK National Curriculum, a dual language school that offers an alternative to and preparation for, US and European independent schools. Set in the picturesque Chugoku Mountains, JINIS will offer an outstanding independent school education promoting wellness for all seasons through activities such as skiing, golf, and horse-riding. The school is nestled on a site of over 50,000 square meters of land with an adjoining farm that provides fresh produce and dairy for its pupils. As an international boarding school, we will offer the highest level of pastoral care in a family atmosphere that will become a home away from home for our learning community. Through a broad and enriched dual-language curriculum, our students will develop as internationally-minded children highly competent in both written and spoken English and Japanese. On graduation, they will leave us as confident but humble young adults prepared to thrive in top-tier schools across the world. Set in a privileged natural environment the school offers opportunities for our students to learn about themselves and the wider world stretching far beyond the classroom and textbook. With mountains and skiing, the islands of the Inland Sea, and numerous cultural treasures all within easy reach, Jinseki offers a rare learning journey where education and nature can truly be embraced as one. In a day that will revolve around discovery and fun, our school community offers the perfect context for lifelong learning in a stress-free environment. Close interactions with friends and adults will also help cultivate their communication skills and consideration for others. Young children who have gathered from all over the world will experience stress-free learning while closely interacting with adults as well. This environment will also cultivate their communication skills and consideration for others. The Library and Learning Center is at the heart of the school and central to the lives of the children’s learning. Developing global citizens who can think, learn and act independently are key objectives at Jinseki International School. Given our unique location and boarding school status, learning radiates far beyond the confines of the classroom in an environment that ensures daily stability and consistent support. Our small class sizes ensure a personalized approach to teaching in which every child can prosper. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England enriched in an international context covering Japanese National Curriculum objectives. Pupils will receive a rigorous, creative curriculum with specific goals and a focus on investigative learning. This integrated English and Japanese curriculum allows the opportunity to develop pupil’s dual-language skills. Lessons will take place in English except when teaching Japanese (Kokugo) for native Japanese speakers and Japanese Studies for non-native speakers. Japanese lessons follow the Japanese Ministry guidelines, whilst Japanese Studies offer a study of language and culture. Social Studies from Grade 5 will be taught in both English and Japanese. For pupils with a different mother tongue language, we will seek, if required, separate external tuition to ensure these language skills are not neglected. Our boarding environment places a strong focus on developing independence with children taking increasing responsibility for their learning as well as their personal belongings and care. Jinseki International School (JINIS) is an international boarding school in Japan recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). View full school