Yes

OWIS Tsukuba’s AEP Programme is designed to help non-native English speakers develop strong foundational English language skills to allow them to actively participate in classroom activities that demand English language proficiency.

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Yes

IPads from Grade 1-4
MacBooks from Grade 5 and up

Yes

No

MAP Growth Testing Examination with the intention to apply for IB MYP External assessments and IB DP Assessment

Yes

Homework assignments will vary on topic and need. Higher grades will have more homework than lower grades.

Primary School approx = 15-40 minutes
Secondary school approx 30-60 minutes

At present, we are a new school and do not have these statistics. But OWIS Singapore have 14 IB World Toppers (2007 – 2023), 24 Near IB World Toppers, and 71% of Students secured above 35 grade points in IB Diploma (2023).

Limited support available - call to enquire

English language support, counselling support, and college and post-secondary guidance.

We practice differentiation within our classes and with the provision period. Our teachers are trained to manage students who excel beyond the norm.

The school may make introductions to a psychologist where necessary. However, formally, we do not provide this service on-site.

Yes, academic and language proficiency evaluation.

We have a basic entry exam to make sure students are capable of keeping up with their peers and an English test to make sure that they can understand the material being taught in English.

Students are also required to pass tests to advance to the next academic grade.

Waiting lists may be employed upon high demand. We are currently starting with opening one class per grade (EC2 to Grade 5 / Ages 3-11)

We practice rolling admissions so there is no fixed deadline. However, we recommend that you enrol at the beginning of a school term where possible and for the best seamless transition into the curriculum, join at the beginning of the academic year in August.

The admissions process can take a couple of weeks, so we recommend beginning the process at least a few weeks before you would like your child to be enrolled.

Yes, we practice rolling admissions.

The campus building opens at 08:20 am and school starts at 08:40 am.

Mainstream school classes finish at 15:25 pm and afterschool classes finish at 18:00 pm.

Office hours are between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Yes, supervised afterschool care for young children and afterschool clubs for 7+ are offered between 16:00 and 18:00

Yes

International-style lunch boxes offered

Vegetarian lunches available

Yes

Afterschool Care for ages 3-7
Other clubs for sports and arts are planned to be launched this year.

Yes, Physical Education (PE) is part of the curriculum.

Yes, we will participate with local and regional international schools in our second year of operation and beyond.

Comprehensive physical and digital libraries, Science Labs (Second Year), Music room, STEM Lab, Art Room, and More.

Gymnasium, outdoor sports field, and more.

OWIS Tsukuba's core values are Global Adaptability, Creativity & Innovation, Community & Inclusivity, and Mindful Independence.
We are a multicultural school that operates on Kindness and celebrates all cultures,
We have a comprehensive Academic English Preparation (AEP) Programme and provide World-Class International Education at our Technologically Enhanced Campus In Tsukuba City.

Children are taught through a hands-on, inquiry-based learning approach which encourages, creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking skills.
At OWIS, we have a much-loved kindness-led learning approach. Teachers use compassion and understanding to empathise with children and let them express their true nature, whilst guiding them towards positive social and academic outcomes.

OWIS's mission is to provide an environment where every child is known, valued, and appreciated, fostering their unique talents, interests, and aspirations through a holistic educational approach.