Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
288 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
99% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Turkish, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
17.9 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Digital textbooks, iPads for researching and making presentations, online portfolio to assist students' assignments |
| 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? |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount and/or difficulties are valid depending on the grade and subject. Homework should be something that a student can take care of himself/herself. We don't ask parents to help them to finish their homework. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry exams, assessments, and in-class observation based on the applicant's grade at the time of applications |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of January at the latest |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extended daycare till 18:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dance, gymnastics, soccer, sports (ball game), track and field, violin, drama, Home Economics, Science |
| Sports activities included |
As written in Japanese compulsory education program |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art Room, Music Room, ICT Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus mission is to educate global citizens and develop each student to their maximum potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Horizon Sendai aims to develop thinking skills, creative skills and presentation skills, which are essential for our children's current and future success, through inquiry based learning by implementing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of International Baccalaureate (IB). |