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Nationalities
| Number of students |
241 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:3 |
Languages
| Native English and Japanese speaking teachers |
Yes in most cases |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Japanese |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 for elementary school and 30 for middle school and high school (maximum homeroom size. no policy on maximum class size for subject classes) |
| Average number of students per class |
20 (average homeroom size) |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students learn IT skills from typing to advanced programming in computer classes. These skills are utilized in other subject fields to a varying degree depending on classes. Classrooms are equipped with projectors. |
| 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. We use Google Workspace for Education. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. KIUA is a Christian (Protestant) school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are not required to be Christians to attend. All other religions are respected. Students are expected to abide by Christian norms while at school but are not required or pressured to convert to Christianity. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
TOEFL |
| Results in these examinations |
Generally very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
Not applicable |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. But students have access to a clinical psychologist on staff. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Interview and checking of previous school records. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes but only in some grade levels |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 31 and November 30 for first graders. No deadline for other grades. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:45 AM for elementary school. 8:40 AM for middle school and high school. |
| School finish time |
3:15 PM for elementary school. 3:30 PM for middle school and high school. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports clubs, student government, yearbook committee, science club, music band. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education classes, seasonal sports clubs (softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, computer room, art room, multi-purpose hall, and elementary school playground |
| Sports facilities at the school |
1 volleyball/basketball court and 1 futsal court |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Christian virtues and commitment, family atmosphere, free inquiry, self-expression, wholesome interactions. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We support our students in the development of their God-given skills in an environment that encourages discussion, inquiry and reflection.
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