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| Number of students |
207 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6-4 |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English and Japanese speaking teachers |
Yes in most cases |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Japanese |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
To a limited degree |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the grade level |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes but only in some grade levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Interview and checking of previous school records. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 31 for first graders. No deadline for other grades. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
TOEFL |
| Results in these examinations |
Generally very good |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. KIUA is a Christian (Protestant) school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are not required to be Christians to attend. All other religions are respected. Students are expected to abide by Christian norms while at school but are not required or pressured to convert to Christianity. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. For elementary school students only. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
Not applicable |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. But students have access to a clinical psychologist on staff. |
| School start time |
8:40AM |
| School finish time |
3:30PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports clubs, student government, yearbook committee, science club, music band. |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education classes, seasonal sports clubs (softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball) |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Currently 2 volleyball / basketball courts and a small field. Larger facilities are under construction. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Christian virtues and commitment, family atmosphere, free inquiry, self-expression, wholesome interactions. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We support our students in the development of their God-given skills in an environment that encourages discussion, inquiry and reflection.
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