Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
55 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
41:14 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer English Literacy support classes during homeroom time during the week. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
10 |
| Average number of students per class |
6 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
BYOD |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, online if the authorities mandates school closure and if a child has covid then school provides online classes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB DP |
| Results in these examinations |
Average of 33 out of 45 for IB DP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Max 10 minutes X grade level e.g. grade9 = 9x10 =90 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
N/a |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP testing, reading in English, writing in English, interview in English |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
N/a |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
3:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Public bus for students only from stations such as Tamigaoka, Hosono. |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Badminton, volleyball, yearbook, indoor soccer, reading club, coding, |
| Sports activities included |
Badminton, volleyball, indoor soccer, cricket, rugby, touch, track and field, softball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, Art room, Library, Auditorium, and Common Hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A community of high-achieving, internationally-minded learners led by a dedicated team of professionals. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Inquiry based learning. We are a fully accredited IBDP World School and a WASC Candidate school. |
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