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Number of students |
649 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
54 |
Most common nationality |
Japanese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
36% : 64% |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Japanese & Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Kindergarten, Gr 1 and Gr 2 have teaching assistants. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Kg - Gr 12 all use technology in their classrooms. Kg and Elementary school have desktops and iPads in their classrooms. All Gr 6-12 students are required to bring their own laptops to school. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we are a Catholic school and religion is part of the curriculum. All students have the opportunity to attend Catholic masses during the school year. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an international school so we welcome students of all religions and races. We offer Multifaith religion classes to the non-Christian students. |
External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, IGCSE, PSAT, SAT & IB exams |
Results in these examinations |
Well above world average. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, everyday |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Gr 9: 90 minutes, Gr 10: 100 minutes, Gr 11; 12: 120 minutes for IBS subjects; 180 minutes for IBH subjects |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of our graduates proceed to a higher educational institution after their graduation. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have two Learning Support Specialists, one for K-gr 6 students and another for gr 7-12 students. |
Learning support offered |
Our learning support specialists mainly provide remedial support to students who are falling behind in math or English.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We do not provide specific support to such students, however from grade 8 we offer math at different levels and students are encouraged to challenge themselves through academic clubs. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No, but we have two counsellors, one for Kg and elementary and another for middle and high school. We also have an academic counsellor for high school students. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Applicants must take an assessment test, followed by a family interview with the Principal. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English reading comprehension, English writing and math. |
Waiting list |
Yes, some students are wait listed since some grades are full. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Re-registration for enrolled students is completed in late March / earlyApril. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
We accept new students throughout the academic school year. |
School start time |
School begin at 8:30 for K-grade 6 students and for grade 7-12 students, school begins at 8:20. |
School finish time |
School finishes at 15:00 for Kg students and at 15:20 for grade 1-12 students. |
Supervised care before/after school |
We have after school activities for Kg-grade 6 students.
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School bus service available |
Yes. There are 11 school buses that we share with St. Mary's International school. |
School provided lunches |
Yes, students can bring lunch from home or have school lunch. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes, all students are required to wear the school uniform. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Academic clubs: brain bowl, debate, math, MUN, Firebird (science club), speech
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Sports activities included |
Music and dance for K-grade 3 students.
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have sports teams and they compete against other international schools in the Kanto plain region, and in Far East tournaments. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have an outdoor sports field and a gymnasium |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Seisen, a Catholic international school educates future world citizens to become men and women for others and with others, in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Our guiding principles are based on the tradition of learning and service handed down from Saint Raphaela Mary, the founding member of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Challenging students in their learning and inspiring them to live and act on the basis of their faith and values.
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