Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
78 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English and Japanese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Japanese |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese (JSL) |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
1:1 iPad program, digital and computer literacy, learning to operate simple machines and tools, coding, using apps for writing, sharing and publishing work, which include video, photos, word processing, have subscriptions to learning apps for students, teachers incorporate digital technologies for interactive learning environments. |
| 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 shifted to online learning within a day during the first COVID-19 school closures. Because our students are used to using their iPads and technology in the classroom on a daily basis, they easily adapted to online Zoom meetings and submitting work on SeeSaw. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but we learn about cultures and religions in our Ethics studies |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge English tests are optional |
| Results in these examinations |
Results vary |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Japanese homework is to be completed and handed in every day. English homework is sent home once a week on Wednesday and students have until Monday to complete. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Since we established our elementary school in 2017, our students haven't finished their elementary education yet |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have fully trained classroom teachers with teaching experience in their home country. We work with specialists outside the school to support individual learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Teaching assistants, differentiated learning goals and plans |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our curriculum is flexible enough to challenge students of all levels |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not at this time |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students are interviewed with a focus on speaking, reading and writing in both Japanese and English |
| Waiting list |
Not now |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Period 1 (Open Application. Priority period.) From September 15th to September 30th
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
3:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are supervised at school from arrival at 8:30 to departure at 4:30 (after clubs). Morning daycare is possible from 7:30am. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. We can make some accommodations for students with allergies |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama Club, Japanese Club, Film and Photography Club, Table Tennis Club |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, Ganba (gymnastics at an external facility), Soccer, Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kobe Bilingual School is a bilingual international school in Kobe for children aged 3-12, promoting local and global learning. KOBILS implements Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence alongside the Japanese national curriculum. KOBILS strives to help develop SKILL in their students: to become Strong, Kind, Inquisitive, Life-Long Learners. They encourage children to recognise and build on their strengths while overcoming their weaknesses, whether they be in academics, sports or daily life. In this way children can be the best they can be and find their place as effective contributors to society - both now and in the future. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
KOBILS have built a supportive school environment, with like-minded educators from different backgrounds, working together for their students. At the core of the KOBILS community is a unified and strong belief in how to educate students. Teachers are seen as facilitators of learning and students are encouraged to ask questions, taking control and responsibility for their learning. Teachers focus on the individual progression of students rather than reaching standardized testing targets. Lots of hands on activities in the classroom means lots of learning, lots of fun! |
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