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Number of students |
92 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
Japanese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
Max. number of students per class |
10-12 |
Average number of students per class |
8 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, the school employs various support staff and helpers, as well as shadow teachers, an occupational therapist, and a speech/language therapist. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We do not have separate ESL program, but instead provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for students who require English support. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
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. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
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. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
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. |
Uniform required |
No |
Waiting list |
Yes, for certain grades. |
Entry evaluation for students |
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. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Math and English diagnostic assessment are paper-based examinations to assess student knowledge in relation to Common Core standards. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept new student registrations throughout the year in grades where there is availability. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
External examinations or assessments available |
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. |
Results in these examinations |
Students typically score at or above average on the PSAT. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
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. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religious or not, we try our best to accommodate all requests from families. |
School bus service available |
No |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Learning Support Coordinator, School Counselor, School Nurse, support staff (for tutoring and general assistance), and shadows for high-needs students. |
Learning support offered |
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. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students who need challenge opportunities may be placed in a higher level classes, depending on teacher observation, family request, and assessment metrics. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Our school currently does not employ an educational psychologist, but we do offer recommendations for third-party school psychologists. |
School start time |
Arrival time is from 8:15 to 8:37 a.m., with school officially starting at 8:40 a.m. |
School finish time |
Our early years program finishes at 3:35 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we offer a number of after-school activities. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Athletics Club (soccer, volleyball, basketball), Cinema Club, Robotics Club, Pony Club |
School provided lunches |
No, but we coordinate lunch ordering and delivery from a third-party lunch provider. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No, but our third-party provider accommodates for several types of dietary needs/restrictions. |
Sports activities included |
We have weekly Physical Education classes for every grade, as well as sports electives on Wednesdays, and rotating morning workouts. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Open space on the 4F, equipped with a climbing wall, climbing ropes, monkey bars, and ping-pong tables and other sports equipment. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
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. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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. |
Teaching approach of the school |
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). |