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Nationalities
| Number of students |
530 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 25 |
| Most common nationality |
East Asia |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
They are either native speakers or near native level speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
UIA has an English as Second Language (ESL) programme (G1-G8). The schools utilises the WIDA structure and Cambridge resources to support learners. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Kokugo (Advanced Japanese), Japanese, French, Hindi |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
UIA has a stronger WIFI network across the entire campus
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| 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) |
UIA has a developed online classroom option if we are required to move to online learning eg COVID, influenza classroom closures. The schools uses the Google Suite for Education that includes meetings and online classrooms. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. UIA is a non-religious school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE and A levels |
| Results in these examinations |
The full range of our most recent achievements can be found at https://www.uia.jp/academic-performance/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Teachers set homework when it is supporting learning. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The assignment of homework differs according to the grade level and the learning that is being supported. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
UIA is a member of Special Education Network and Inclsuion Association. This gives the school access to resources and practitioners to support learners. We have number of staff with significant learning support backgrounds. The school has a Learner Support Policy being developed. |
| Learning support offered |
Depends on the grades, teaching assistants support these students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school uses Cambridge Checkpoint assessment in G5 and G8 to monitor learning. This provides data that enables teachers to support students who are achieving at higher levels. UIA also competes in Model United Nations (MUN) which gives high achieving students domestic and international opportunities. The school also competes in History Bowl going through to international levels. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Waiting list |
Yes. K3-G5, G11 |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling registration |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we accept year-round enrollment. |
School day
| School start time |
8:40 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care is available for kindergarten and grader students until 6:00 PM. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we provide free bus service for our students. |
| School provided lunches |
No, our students are required to bring their lunch. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Since we request students to bring their own lunch, we do not offer alternative food items. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, Model United Nations, Judo, Table tennis, Chess, Cooking, English conversation class etc. |
| Sports activities included |
We provide Judo, basketball, track and field, table tennis, badminton etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
UIA is a member of International Schools of Tokyo Athletics Association (ISTAA). The school competes in volleyball, basketball, football, futsal, badminton and cross-country. The school also has an after school swim club and judo club. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
UIA has a dedicated Cambridge standard science lab, design technology lab, library, music room and art room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have indoor space for our physical education classes. We also conduct indoor and outdoor sports in the reserved facilities at a 5-minute walking distance from the campus. The school utilises Kiba Park which is 5 minutes walk from the school. PE lessons, Extra Curricula Activities, lunchtimes are conducted in the Kiba Park |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
UIA International School of Tokyo offers from K to grade 12, with IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A-level qualifications. Cambridge curriculum and assessments are designed to encourage students to develop and become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
UIA offers Pre-K to Cambridge IGCSE. Its strong focus on science, mathematics, and English is designed rigorously around the Cambridge programme to ensure UIA students will be accepted into the top universities around the world. The Cambridge programme is the largest educational programme in the world and is not only well-known, it is well-respected and gives the learners of UIA school an advantage when applying for university. UIA school is a university preparatory school with a rigorous curriculum and high standards. The curriculum promotes intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and challenges students to reach their full potential. |