Yes

English as an Additional Language classes are available for ELL/ESL students from Grades 5-8 (Middle School).

In addition to Japanese, which is part of our main curriculum, we have offered an additional range of foreign language classes over the years in our Electives system, including Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, and Dutch. These additional elective classes, however, depend on what is being offered during the semester and are not a guaranteed part of our curriculum.

6 for Pre-K / 10 for Kindergarten-G2 / 12 for G3-6 / 14 for G7-8 / 18 for G9-12

10

Yes, the school employs classroom assistants to support with classes and tutoring/support sessions.

Students have access to laptops for school work. Every classroom has a screen or projector. English & Math Labs (Grades 1-8) involve the use of learning software to track individual student progress and data.

Yes, during emergencies (such as the COVID-19 lockdown), we are equipped to provide 100% online lessons without resorting to 'asynchronous' learning or sacrificing the students' equitable access to the curriculum.

KAIS International School is a secular school. Although we do not explicitly adhere to or teach a specific religion, students do learn about various religious belief systems in their Social Studies classes.

Religious or not, we try our best to accommodate all requests from families as long as they align with our policies and procedures.

Students from Grades 3-8 take the ISA (International Schools' Assessment) yearly. Kindergarten students participate in the Baseline diagnostic to determine their starting points and growth metrics for their first year at school. Grade 8 students take the PSAT in preparation for high school.

Students typically score at or above average on the PSATs. Based on ISA results, we are typically above the international average in all subject areas.

Yes

The amount of time needed to complete homework depends on the students' age and grade. The typical school day involves a Homework Lab in which students can complete most or all of their homework at school in the presence of a teacher.

99-100%

We have a School Counselor, School Nurse, and classroom assistants.

We offer weekly Social Awareness classes as a 'universal intervention' in order to practice communication and emotional regulation strategies, as well as to respond to topics of immediate importance for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. To address individualized needs, we schedule weekly check-ins with the school counselor. Any needs that exceed our ability to support the child are addressed with the family, and recommendations for third-party specialized support are provided.

Students who need challenge opportunities may be placed in a higher level classes, depending on teacher observation, family request, and assessment metrics. More often than not, we implement differentiation strategies for students who want to extend themselves above and beyond the main curriculum.

Our school currently does not employ an educational psychologist, but we do collaborate with third-party professionals should the need arise.

Yes, we conduct Math and English diagnostic assessments to better understand the students' needs. Prospective students also must complete a trial day during a typical school day. This allows both us and the family to see if the school and child are a good fit. We also observe the student's behavior to better understand if they would contribute to the classroom dynamic (ex. we use a tier system to as part of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) approach to maintain a healthy classroom dynamic for each grade).

The Math and English diagnostic assessments are paper-based examinations to assess student knowledge in relation to Common Core standards and to better understand thes incoming students' learning needs.

Yes, once we reach maximum capacity.

We accept new student registrations throughout the year for grades where there is availability.

Yes

School starts at 8:40 at the Elementary & Middle School campus, and at 9:00 at the High School campus.

Our Elementary & Middle School finishes at 15:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 14:45 on Wednesdays.
Our High School finishes at 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at 15:15 on Wednesdays.

We offer specialized morning support sessions to students to address short- and medium-term learning needs in English and Math, from Grades 1-8.
After-school activities are also available to students, including a variety of sports (following the ISTAA schedule), Cinema Club, Anime, Creative Art, School Band, and more. Offering often reflect requests from the students themselves, and are subject to change from year-to-year.

No

Lunch can be purchased from our third-party lunch provider, Kiwi Kitchen.

Our third-party provider accommodates for several types of dietary needs/restrictions.

No

Athletics Club (soccer, volleyball, basketball), Cinema Club, Creative Art Club, Anime Club, School Band, Broadcasting, School Newspaper

We have weekly Physical Education classes for every grade, as well as sports electives on Wednesdays (ex. Soccer: Ball Mastery, Table Tennis, Boxing & Fitness, Bouldering).

Our school is a member of ISTAA, a sports league for international schools. Our team, the Llamas, competes against other schools in the league in various sports.

School library, classroom libraries

Bouldering wall, ping-pong tables, multi-use sports room

KAIS is dedicated to providing a unique and personalized educational experience that goes beyond the traditional classroom. Founded with a vision to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning, KAIS has grown into a thriving community where students are encouraged to explore their passions and reach their full potential. Our approach combines the best of traditional and progressive education, ensuring that our students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in today’s world.

Since opening the school in 2014, we have welcomed students and families from over 20 countries. We are dedicated to providing a unique international learning experience that fosters your child’s natural inclination towards curiosity, self-discovery, personal excellence, and joy. Our school accomplishes this by offering (1) personalized instruction, (2) high academic standards, (3) interdisciplinary, project-based learning, (4) an emphasis on inquiry and experience, and (5) a responsible approach to discipline in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.

Mission
Our mission is to serve Tokyo’s international community by providing an academically challenging, creatively stimulating, safe and caring learning environment. Our students are seekers of truth and promoters of compassion; we are co-authors of a future that values equality, global awareness, resilience, and responsibility over all else.

Vision
Education at KAIS nurtures the values, attitudes and expectations necessary to effectively shape one’s life and thrive in a complex and uncertain global environment. Student success is limited only by the expectations we have of them, and so our vision to cultivate their personal, social and global skills sets the bar high. Ultimately, KAIS seeks to foster confident, curious and self-fulfilled individuals; to nurture empathetic, welcoming and socially responsible members of the community; and to cultivate future leaders, conscientious and enthusiastic agents of positive change in the world.

School Culture - KAIS students are …

Welcoming: We cultivate connection, community, and friendship with people across a diverse range of backgrounds, interests, and personalities.
Enthusiastic: We are excited about learning and thrive in a collaborative and spirited environment.
Curious: We ask questions of the surrounding world, and seek answers to these questions.
Reflective: We think deeply and critically about our thoughts, feelings, actions, and experiences.
Self-Motivated: We take initiative, set goals, and work hard to see them through to completion.
Resourceful: We find creative and practical solutions to problems, and are not deterred by obstacles and challenges.
Resilient: We recover quickly from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges.
Responsible: We take ownership of our actions and hold ourselves accountable for what we say and do, always striving to have a positive impact on the world.
Global-Minded: We appreciate and respect the diversity and complexity of the surrounding world and are committed to making it a better place.

KAIS International is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning experiences for all the students in our care. Learning is the purpose of the whole school and is a shared commitment among all teaching and non-teaching staff. This commitment to excellence serves to guide our students toward a healthy, stimulating, and fulfilling life wherein learning and growth become established habits. We recognize that education involves children, parents, staff, and the community, and that to ensure the most favorable outcome all should work closely together in alignment to support the process. KAIS students, teachers, and staff collectively model the traits of the KAIS Culture Words to co-create a learning environment that nurtures welcoming, enthusiastic, curious, reflective, self-motivated, resourceful, resilient, responsible, and global-minded individuals.

High Quality Teaching and Learning

High quality teaching and learning at KAIS is student-centered and empowers students to take ownership of their learning. It is marked by a strong emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It involves the ongoing evaluation of student progress and the use of evidence to inform future instruction. Overall, high quality teaching and learning at KAIS is engaging, meaningful, relevant, and helps students to develop the skills and competencies they need to succeed in the 21st century world.

We ensure high quality teaching and learning at KAIS is taking place by implementing the principles of John Hattie's Visible Learning research. Visible Learning is a body of research that synthesizes over 1,600 meta-analyses of educational research studies to identify the factors that have the greatest impact on student learning and achievement. The Visible Learning research indicates that one of the most powerful influences on student learning is how teachers think about learning and their role within the learning process.