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Nationalities
| Number of students |
288 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Latin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads |
| 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 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and Interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate attainment in English reading and writing, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30
|
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Design & Technology Room, Art Room, Music Room, Individual Music Practice Rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports Hall, Dance Studio. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Phoenix House International School is a creative and language-rich British international school in central Tokyo |
| Teaching approach of the school |
PHIS' core mission is to create young people who can work collaboratively, ask and answer deep questions, think critically, research and present, using a thematic approach which naturally incorporates and develops inquiry skills. PHIS seeks to deliver both academic excellence and personal growth, helping its students grow as individuals with both integrity and a strong moral compass. |