All class teachers are native English speaking teachers, in almost all cases hired from abroad.

A-JIS has an integrated Intensive English Preparation program designed to help students upgrade their English skills to mainstream Grade language requirements. This support is provided until the 8th Grade.

Japanese, and any other languages offered by Pamoja in the DP years

On average, the student to teacher ratio at A-JIS is 15:1. In the K3 and K4, there are no more than 15 children with two adults. In K5, the maximum number is 20 students with 2 adults. In the Primary classes G1 - G3, student numbers are capped at 20; G4, G5 and Secondary class sizes are capped at 24.

17

Yes

The K4 and K5 use iPads provided by the school, G1 - G3 bring in their own iPads, and G4 and above all bring their own laptops. The whole campus is connected with the school wi-fi. Whilst technology is used in the classrooms to differentiate Literacy and Numeracy activities, it's also used for research and creating presentations. In the Secondary, Google Classroom is used by all teachers.

No, the school is secular and we welcomes students from all races, religions, and cultures.

We offer Vegetarian & Halal food in the cafeteria, and we also have a prayer room for those students who wish to pray during school hours.

IB Diploma

High of 40, and Low of 27

Yes

The amount of time spent on homework depends on the grade, but students are expected to spend their time after school on activities other than homework.

100%

Learning Support Teacher and Specialist

We have a Learning Support Department, and students with learning needs with the capacity to access the IB curriculum are considered for application.

The tasks and assignments will be differentiated within the class.

Yes, through an external service.

Interview with principal, admission assessment and entrance examination.

The interview is designed to learn from the student what they enjoy about school and what they expect from Aoba : it is also designed to learn from parents why they wish their child to receive an international education. It is also the opportunity for parents’ or students’ questions to be answered.

The admissions assessments have two main purposes:
- Assessment of the students previous learning and understanding, and
- Identification of any learning and/or language support needs the student might have.

All assessments are age-appropriate, and they are designed to be straightforward and non-stressful: we want the students to show their capabilities.

An English and Math proficiency test is given to all students during the admissions process.

Yes, depending on the grade.

To accommodate the needs of families who must relocate either globally or locally at any time of the year, Aoba accepts applications all year round.

Aoba accepts new students all year round.

8:30 am

3:25 pm

Yes, after school.

Yes

Yes

Yes, Vegetarian and Halal.

Yes

Aoba offers many after school clubs: art, sports, drama, music, and more. Clubs are run at the school by staff, instructors, and outside experts. Some of them are: Band, Japanese Taiko Drums, Dance, Hand Bell Choir, eSports, Digital Design, and Sports.

In addition to PE classes, students have the opportunity to join intramural sports and competitive sports teams, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Yes

Gymnasium, 25 meter outdoor pool, turfed soccer/futsal/football field, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, playground with slides and jungle gyms

As an international school in Japan, we aim to develop:

Global Leaders
Global leadership is a mindset that enables us to initiate, lead, and participate in socially responsible actions. Global leaders take action through a holistic, balanced, and reflective framework. They lead with an understanding of multiple perspectives related to physical, managerial, psychological, political, cultural, and spiritual domains

Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Entrepreneurship and innovation are core to social responsibility. They involve the discovery and application of knowledge and ideas to improve the human condition. Entrepreneurs innovate by generating and applying new ideas designed to impact the world in positive ways.

Effective Communicators
Effective communication involves both imparting and exchanging ideas in a clear and concise way to produce desired results. Effective communicators are active thinkers and attentive listeners who offer ideas openly and weigh them against the thoughts and ideas of others with their integrity maintained.

Wise Risk Takers
Wise risk takers have the courage to attempt new and untested things in order to achieve their goals. They use discerning and analytical thinking to identify potential and manage risk. They see solutions instead of problems, possibilities instead of obstacles, and probabilities instead of futility.

Effective Problem Solvers
Effective problem solvers are open-minded and see problems from multiple perspectives. They can analyze problems in order to understand, assess, and identify possible solutions. They act on solutions that are designed to make the world a better place to live.

At Aoba, we implement the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum with an emphasis on developing the characteristics of global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in our learners. We focus on building effective communication, problem solving and wise risk-taking skills.

We have chosen the IB because it helps us develop well rounded learners who:

respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind;
are confident in their own identities;
make ethical decisions;
join with others in celebrating our common humanity;
are prepared to apply what they learn in real world, complex and unpredictable situations (adapted from the IB)