10-12

8

Yes, the school employs various support staff and helpers, as well as shadow teachers, an occupational therapist, and a speech/language therapist.

Yes

We do not have separate ESL program, but instead provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for students who require English support.

In addition to Japanese, we have offered a range of foreign language classes over the years. From "big" languages like Korean and Mandarin Chinese to relatively smaller languages like Greek and Dutch, students generally have a couple foreign language options each term to take as electives.

Students have access to laptops for school work. Every classroom has a screen or projector. English & Math labs involve the use of learning software to track student progress.

Yes

The amount of time needed to complete homework ranges from 0 to 1~1h30m per school day. The typical school day involves a Homework Lab in which students can complete or mostly complete their homework in the presence of a teacher.

No

Yes, for certain grades.

Yes, we conduct a Math and English diagnostic assessment to understand where to place the student. Prospective students also must complete a trial day during a typical school day. This allows both us and the family to see if the school and child are a good fit.

The Math and English diagnostic assessment are paper-based examinations to assess student knowledge in relation to Common Core standards.

We accept new student registrations throughout the year in grades where there is availability.

Yes

100%

Grade 8 students take the PSAT in preparation for high school. Also, the majority of the student body takes the ISA (International Schools' Assessment) yearly.

Students typically score at or above average on the PSAT.

KAIS EMS is a secular school. Although we do not explicitly teach religion, students do learn about various religious belief systems in their Humanities/Social Studies classes.

Religious or not, we try our best to accommodate all requests from families.

No

We have a Learning Support Coordinator, School Counselor, School Nurse, support staff (for tutoring and general assistance), and shadows for high-needs students.

We teach a weekly Social Awareness class to all grades in order to practice inter- and intra-personal communication strategies. We also organize 'shadows' who offer one-on-one in-class support to students who require extra assistance and cannot learn independently.

Students who need challenge opportunities may be placed in a higher level classes, depending on teacher observation, family request, and assessment metrics.

Our school currently does not employ an educational psychologist, but we do offer recommendations for third-party school psychologists.

Arrival time is from 8:15 to 8:37 a.m., with school officially starting at 8:40 a.m.

Our early years program finishes at 3:35 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Our middle years program finishes at 3:50 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Yes, we offer a number of after-school activities.

Athletics Club (soccer, volleyball, basketball), Cinema Club, Robotics Club, Pony Club

No, but we coordinate lunch ordering and delivery from a third-party lunch provider.

No, but our third-party provider accommodates for several types of dietary needs/restrictions.

We have weekly Physical Education classes for every grade, as well as sports electives on Wednesdays, and rotating morning workouts.

Open space on the 4F, equipped with a climbing wall, climbing ropes, monkey bars, and ping-pong tables and other sports equipment.

Our school is a member of ISTAA, a sports league for international schools. Our team, the ALPACAS, competes against other schools in the league in various sports.

Since opening the school in 2014, we have welcomed students and families from over 20 countries. We are dedicated to providing a unique international learning experience that fosters your child’s natural inclination towards curiosity, self-discovery, personal excellence, and joy. Our school accomplishes this by offering (1) personalized instruction, (2) high academic standards, (3) interdisciplinary, project-based learning, (4) an emphasis on inquiry and experience, and (5) a responsible approach to discipline in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.

The teaching approach blends both traditional and progressive methods to teach subject matter. Teacher talk time is kept at a minimum, student collaboration and sharing are emphasized, and projects are common (mostly in the afternoon classes).