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| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Americans, Japanese, Europeans, Koreans, Chinese. etc |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
%25 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All homeroom teachers are native speakers from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ESL support is provided. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have stand-alone ICT / coding subjects and all classes are equipped with smart boards. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, generally in holidays for lower primary, kindergarten, and PreK. Upper primary is generally given daily homework |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It changes according to classes. PreK, Kindergarten students are around 20 minutes, others are a little bit longer |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Some classes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we have screening system. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Half day of class observation , duration depends on students' situation. Admission committee's interview with students and parents |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Because international schools accept students who may arrive in Japan from overseas at any time, applications for admission are accepted year-round. SIS Tokyo, as well, does not set a fixed application deadline. Interest applicants should first find out more about SIS Tokyo, such as by signing up for a school information session and fill out an advance registration form. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All |
| External examinations or assessments available |
ISA Test |
| Results in these examinations |
75-100% |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are a secular school and we welcome students from all races, religions, and cultures. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Extra support is provided. Additional classes are arranged |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, when needed |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
3:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, up to 18:00 in the afternoon. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of ASP programs: we have BALLET, SWIMMING, CALLIGRAPHY, ROBOTICS, KARATE, DANCE, GUITAR, SOCCER, BASKETBALL, DRAMA, CHESS, ARTS AND CRAFT, ORIGAMI,...ETC |
| School provided lunches |
ON REQUEST, Catering service from KIWI KITCHEN |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
PE Classes, Swimming, Perceptual Motor Program. Undokai/Sports day, Field trips, Indoor sport activities |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor as well as indoor sports facilities(Gymnasium), swimming pool as the nearby facility and Samezu Soccer Field as nearby facility. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Undokai, as an exchange activity neighboring public schools |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Shinagawa International School is committed to follow and further develop the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Programme. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is followed from Preschool, Kindergarten to Grade 6. We are an IB PYP Authorized school. Other characteristics of our school are excellent multi-cultural environment, all native homeroom teachers, English, and Japanese Language Support, Low student-teacher ratio, Wide range of ASPs, Family-like atmosphere, Day Care. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our mission is to provide a multicultural learning community which nurtures passion for academic, social, and personal success. |