Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
Japan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local(Japanese), 30% non-Japanese, 10 international students with study VISAs in the high school division. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, For Kindergarten to Grade 6, TAs offering individual support, ESL for Juniors(Grade 7 and Grade 8) and Seniors(Grade 9 and Grade 10). International students with a study VISA must have good enough English skills to pass the high school academic courses. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese(Academic) for Kindergarten to Grade 8. Non-Academic Japanese lessons(once per week after school) for Grade 9 to Grade 12. |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 for the kindergarten, 25 for Grade 1 to Grade 12. |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for Kindergarten to Grade 6 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classes/courses/activities are scheduled and managed based on Google and many other online resources. In our school, technology is not our purposes but just one of convenient tools in life for all. We put much more importance on real human interaction and experience. |
| 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, we have been full-online ready school since 2000, but we value more in-school, face-to-face experience and activities. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No.
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| External examinations or assessments available |
Canada: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. Homework/reviews and previews for K-8 everyday to help them build better study habit. Grade 9 to Grade 12 students are expected to manage their learning and progress through daily support and communication with their teachers. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100% including some gap year graduates. One or two in some years move on to professional/vocational training. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, interviews by the principal or the representatives. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Reviewing their report cards and the teacher comments, making sure applicants understand who we are, what we do and for what etc, and if they really want to do them for themselves. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Spring term admissions: July 31 for K-G6, Oct 31 for Gr7-Gr12.
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, with conditions. |
| School start time |
9:00am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm for K-6
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, for K-6 after school till 5:30pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, sport, games, soccer, futsal, volleyball, basketball, music, photo, drama, dance. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Science lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Big and small gym, sport field. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 10 - Gradde 12, Age 16 ~ 19 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Individual room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air-conditioning, WiFi. Each floor has toilets, shower rooms and sinks. Cafeteria for all. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Columbia International School offers motivated students a safe and healthy learning environment where in small classes each individual student is actively engaged in their learning process. In technology and resource rich classrooms, dynamic and highly qualified teachers support and challenge students to understand the changing world around them. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Columbia International School uses the curriculum of the Province of Ontario, Canada, one of the most advanced and respected educational systems in the world to explore the world around them. |
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