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Nationalities
| Number of students |
88 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11+ |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese (mostly returnees) |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6:4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
After School English Tutoring |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish for the Upper Secondary Division |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 Students per Class |
| Average number of students per class |
8 ~ 10 Students per Grade |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students are introduced to computers as early as Year 2 (Grade 1) for basic research. From Year 3, students are taught how to use computers to research and practice typing words. Students use computers to research and submit assignments from Year 5 and above. All of the students from the Secondary Division are expected to have a personal laptop on their own to use at school and for homework. |
| 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) |
Since the Spring of 2020, we created an environment for the school to teach and learn online using Zoom. All students and teachers taught from home during the first State of Emergency in Japan. After the State of Emergency, we continued to offer the option of learning online. At the point of 2021, we hold most of the conferences and class observations for parents online although most students are learning at school, we have the necessary facilities and experience to switch to online lessons and conferencing in the case of emergencies. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Exam, Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Exam, Cambridge IGCSE Exam (for those who wish to), and the Cambridge GCE A-Levels Exam |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The Primary students take approximately 30 minutes each day for homework. The Secondary students take approximately 30 minutes ~ 2 hours for homework, apart from reviewing and studying on their own. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our oldest students have not graduated yet. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We allow students to study in the Year/Grade higher than their age if they show significant performance. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We require a submission of the report card from previous schools, completed class notes/homework, and an entrance exam in English, Math, and Interview. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
March ~ April (Depending on the year) |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
We accept applications only when seats are available. |
School day
| School start time |
The school doors open at 8:30, and the classes start at 9:00. |
| School finish time |
Primary Division Year 2 (Grade 1) - Year 6 (Grade 5): 15:30 from Monday to Thursday, 14:40 on Fridays
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are allowed to stay at school downstairs until 17:00 if they wish. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Homework Club, Golf Club, Student Council, Dance Club, Sports Club, Art Club, Board Game Club, Programming Club, Table Tennis Club, and Bouldering Club (some of the activities may not be available depending on the term/school year. Other activities could be included depending on the term/school year). |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Artificial grass on the rooftop, nearby parks, and rental gymnasiums |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
King Arthur had congregated with his knights at the round table in the castle, Camelot. There is no head at this round table, suggesting how everyone has an equal status. At Camelot International School, we emphasize the importance of treating each other equally and fairly. We provide students with a creative and comfortable learning atmosphere. Registered as a member of Cambridge International Education, our curriculum is aligned with the Cambridge Programme. The academic programme at Camelot International School places emphasis on every aspect of our student’s growth and development. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Camelot International School is a great place to be a student. That is because we believe passionately that the most important lessons — both intellectual and personal — enable all students to discover who they are as individuals as well as who they have the potential to become. We also recognize that the path to excellence will be different for each of us, which is why we are highly adaptable in the approach to education. |