Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
13 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Myanmar |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% Myanmar, 30% Japanese, and 30% Others |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we are a multilingual school where Japanese, Burmese, and English are used as languages of instruction. We adopt a multiliteracies and multilingual approach that build on each child’s existing linguistic competencies. As our classrooms are small, individualized attention will be provided to the new incoming student to catch up on the other languages taught/used as mediums of instruction. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, English, Burmese, French, and Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
Preschool: 20 students
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| Average number of students per class |
11-12 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Except for preschool, all classrooms are equipped with a TV monitor where the teachers and students can project their own screens.
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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) |
Yes, we are currently teaching online with a secure online system during COVID-19. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
TOEIC
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| Results in these examinations |
TOEIC: over 780 (taken at Grade 8 level)
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The length of homework varies from grade to grade. Until Grade 3, teachers will assign no more than 30 minutes/day. Over Grade 4, this could be extended to 40 minutes/day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We currently do not have a high school so we do not have any students who attended a higher educational institution yet. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Should a student need special care, the school is willing and able to arrange to support the child. |
| Learning support offered |
We are in touch with play therapists to come and visit our school when needed as well as remote educational psychologists. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide scholarships to some students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We do not have an in-school psychologist, however, the school is in touch with an external psychologist who can provide sessions remotely. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants will require parents and student interviews prior to enrolling.
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| Waiting list |
Yes for preschool.
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration but we prefer that parents register in April before the term starts in August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we accept students on a rolling basis. |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
5:00 pm max. including extracurricular activities. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, with prior notice from the guardians or parents. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, the meals are planned by an in-house supervising dietician. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Kendo, T-ball, Soccer, Friendship Band, Origami, Board Games, Yoga, Private music lessons (Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Guitar, Drums). |
| Sports activities included |
Calisthenics, Badminton, Volleyball, Ping Pong, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball & T-Ball, LaCrosse, Dodge Ball, Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics, Running. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court (3 on 3), Ping Pong table, Badminton/Volleyball.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small-sized and personalized schooling; nurturing, caring, and safe environment; beautiful school garden; attentive staff and faculty; a quiet and peaceful learning environment in a good neighborhood. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our teaching approach is student-centered from preschool to middle school. It incorporates a multilingual and multiliteracies approach to language learning from a young age, and elements of peace education. In preschool, students do a lot of hands-on activities and play to support the students' socio-emotional development. Subjects are integrated with one another through common themes. Upper elementary and middle school students will delve deeper into their learning through projects. The whole faculty is oriented toward providing experiential learning moments to all students. |
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