IB and Catholic
Ages 3 to 18

Seisen International School

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CityTokyo
CurriculumsIB and Catholic
Leaving qualificationsIB Diploma, SAT, and PSAT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma, SAT, and PSAT
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: ¥2,300,000
to: ¥2,470,000
Address: 12-15 Yoga 1-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097 Japan

The school provides education to girls only for Grades 1 to 12. Kindergarten is coeducational.
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Nationalities

Number of students

695

Number of nationalities represented in the school

42

Most common nationality

Japanese

Ratio of local students to international students

42% : 58%

Languages

Native English speaking teachers

Yes.

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes, we provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Additional language classes offered by the school

French, Japanese & Spanish

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Kg, Gr 1 and Gr 2 have teaching assistants.

Use of technology in the classroom

Kg - Gr 12 all use technology in their classrooms.
Kg and Elementary school have laptops and iPads in their classrooms.
All Gr 6-12 students are required to bring their own laptops to school.

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, we switched to online learning for a short period of time during Covid-19.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Yes, we are a Catholic school and religion is part of the curriculum.
All students have the opportunity to attend Catholic masses during the school year.

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

We are an international school, so we welcome students of all religions and races.
As part of the curriculum, all students take Religious and Cultural Exploration classes.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

MAP, PSAT, SAT & IB exams

Results in these examinations

Well above world average.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes, everyday.

Approximate hours of homework given

Gr 1 & 2: 30 minutes
Gr 3 & 4: 40 minutes
Gr 5: 1 hour
Gr 6-10: 1.5-2.5 hours
Gr 11 & 12: 2-3 hours

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

98% of our graduates proceed to a higher educational institution after their graduation.

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

We have a Learning Support Specialist for K-gr 5 students and another Learning Support Specialist for gr 6-12 students.

Learning support offered

Our learning support specialists mainly provide remedial support to students who are falling behind in math or English.
We also have an outside speech therapist who works with our younger students once a week.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

We do not provide specific support to such students, however from grade 9 we offer math at different levels and students are encouraged to challenge themselves through academic clubs.

Student access to education psychologist

No, but we have three counsellors, one for Kg and elementary students, one for middle school students and one for high school students. We also have a college advisor/academic counsellor for high school students.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

Applicants must take an assessment test, followed by a family interview with the Principal.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

English reading comprehension, English language usage, English writing and math.

Waiting list

Yes, some students are wait listed since some grades are full.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Re-registration for enrolled students is completed in March.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, we can accept new students for 2nd and 3rd quarter entry.

School day

School start time

School begin at 8:30 for Kg students and for grade 1-12 students at 8:15.

School finish time

School finishes at 12:00 noon for half-day Kg students and at 15:00 for full-day Kg students.
School finishes at 15:20 for gr 1-12 students.

Supervised care before/after school

We have after school activities for grade 1-5 students.
For gr 6-12 students, extra curricular activities can be in the morning or after school.
All activities are supervised.

School bus service available

Yes. There are 12 school buses that we share with St. Mary's International school.

School provided lunches

Yes, students can bring lunch from home or have school lunch provided by a catering company.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes.

Uniform required

Yes, all students are required to wear the school uniform.

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Academic clubs: brain bowl, debate, math, MUN, Firebird (science club), speech
Experiential learning: boxing, ball games, badminton, board games, cooking chemistry, dance & vocal, dissection, digital art exploration, Italian language & culture, hands on Tokyo, Japanese culture, jazz band, journalism, maker's space/Mr. Fix it, observational drawing foundations, needlework crafts, on set experience, pottery, science, yearbook
Fine art clubs: vocal ensembles, instrumental groups, show choir, drama
Service trips
Sports: badminton, basketball, cross country, futsal, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball
Student Council & Coordinators

Sports activities included

PE for K-grade 10 students.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, we have sports teams and they compete against other international schools in the Kanto plain region and in Far East tournaments.

Facilities

Facilities at the school

3 art rooms, cafeteria, 2 design rooms, Kg hall, 2 libraries, 2 multi-purpose rooms, 3 music rooms, 3 science labs

Sports facilities at the school

We have an outdoor sports field, 2 tennis courts and a gymnasium.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Seisen International School is first and foremost a Catholic international school. Our Guiding Statements are key drivers in all aspects of life in Seisen International School and are responsive to the nature of the community.
While having a Catholic Christian foundation, our Guiding Statements are considered to be universal in purpose and intent. They echo our holistic approach to education both academic and moral, and they are deemed appropriate for our diverse representations of learners, nationalities, cultures, identities and faith communities in our school community.
Seisen educates future world citizens to become men and women for others and with others, in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Seisen’s mission is to provide a safe environment with a focus on the multi-faceted nature of community wellbeing. We seek to empower each student, through shared responsibility, creativity, and human interdependence, to develop their unique talents and to become competent and compassionate players in our global society, capable of empowering others and of bringing hope and peace to our ever-changing world.
Our guiding principles are based on the tradition of learning and service handed down from St. Raphaela, the founding member of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Educate women for social and cultural transformation
Nurture faith development
Shape international mindedness and celebrate diversity
Side with the poor
Reach out to the world with hospitality and hope
Act as leaven for worldwide community building
Reverence creation
Share all that we are and have

Teaching approach of the school

Challenging students in their learning and inspiring them to live and act on the basis of their faith and values.
Seisen students are expected to be risk takers, collaborators, reflective inquirers, knowledgeable, compassionate, principled, leaders, global minded and religious.
Through the Montessori, PYP, MYP and IBDP programs, students are provided opportunities to become active and independent learners. Our social justice service trips in the developing world offer transformative and on-going educational opportunities.

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