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Nationalities
| Number of students |
35 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No, they must pass the English entrance test in order to be admitted. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
6 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students have access to computers (both school and personal) and wi-fi. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We teach Bible classes at all levels and we have Chapel every Friday. Prayers of thanks to God are also given for meals and other things.
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| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The parents must agree to the following:
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Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Annual Testing (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) |
| Results in these examinations |
Student results are most often in the categories of average to above average. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age of the students. Total homework time is expected to be 20 to 30 minutes per core course |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
80% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not through KCS |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We give an entrance test after application and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Wide Range Achievement Test, 5th edition |
| Waiting list |
No, however if the classroom is at its capacity, we can put students on a waiting list. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Students must be in their seats by 8:15. |
| School finish time |
3:25 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No, they bring their own lunches. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Girls' basketball team, Annual drama production, Student Council |
| Sports activities included |
All students have Physical Education (P.E.) classes during the week. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Depending on the number of students, we may have boys or girls basketball or volleyball teams which join a sports league. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose hall, library, computer lab, science lab, kitchen prep area |
| Sports facilities at the school |
KCS makes regular use of excellent public facilities, which are located just minutes away. Such facilities include basketball courts, a soccer field, and tennis courts. We also have a children's playground (grades 1-4) and a larger sport area for morning and noon recesses and P.E. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kansai Christian School was established in 1970 as an English-language school serving the evangelical Christian missionary community in the Kansai region. Today, over 50 years after its founding, KCS continues to provide a Biblically-based 1st-12th grade education to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. KCS campus, situated between flower fields and rice paddies in Nara Prefecture’s Heguri Town, provides a peaceful setting for a Christ-centered and truly international community of learners. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
KCS' curriculum, based on American curriculum standards, is designed to prepare students for college and to prepare them for Christian service. The biblical view of life, which understands God's truth to be the standard of all truth, is the foundation upon which the curriculum is based. The curriculum thus serves to reaffirm the biblical view of the home. KCS recognizes that parents are ultimately responsible for the education of their children, therefore KCS functions in cooperation with parents. |