Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
70 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
13 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
8 |
| Average number of students per class |
7 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads are used in Grades 1 -3. Computers are used to enhance the learning experience in the elementary grades. For High School, computers are used for research and for certain courses such as Computer Applications and Digital Photography. They are also used to access some online elective courses for highs school students. |
| 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. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Students pray in the Bible class and at meal times. We are not connected with a particular church. Various Christian faiths are practiced by our staff. Students are encouraged to think about their faith rather than blindly follow a particular faith. Some of our families actively practice their faith in various denominations. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religious instruction using the Bible is required by all students whether they are believers or not. Attendance at a place of worship is not required by the school, as that is a personal act of faith. Our philosophy is to make the children aware of religion and to leave the choice as to which religion to follow to them and their family. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Stanford Standardized Test, ACT, SSAT, SAT, Eiken, TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, TOEIC, IOWA |
| Results in these examinations |
Average SAT: 1340
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Grade 1 - up to 30 minutes. Grade 5 - 2 hours. High School is more than 2 hours. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do not have staff with special needs training and experience. Depending on the diagnosed need of the child, we be able to accommodate them. Being a small school, our resources and abilities are limited. |
| Learning support offered |
We don't have a Special Needs class. Highly functioning students with a diagnosed condition have been able to function in the regular classes with some accommodations made from time to time as needed. |
| 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 |
We use a standardized reading test that takes about 30 minutes and evaluates each student's abilities in English reading, vocabulary and comprehension. After that, a short interview will be conducted. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have open enrolment which depends on availability. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:45 a.m. |
| School finish time |
2:55 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. The school facility opens at 8:00 and closes at 6 p.m. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Bible Club and Comic Book Design Club |
| Sports activities included |
Playground with equipment. Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Swimming(year round), Table Tennis, Rugby |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Apart from classroom, we do not have separate facilities for a library, theater, science lab, etc. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
None. Students use local parks for their PE classes when the weather permits. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Students learn to be motivated and self disciplined from an early age so that they can become independent learners and thinkers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
School is not a factory. Each students should be approached with Dignity, Honor, Respect and Integrity. Small classes allow teachers to have time to assist each student on an individual basis. Small classes allow students to have the time to address the teacher on a daily basis - they don't have to walk away not knowing what they need to know. |
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