8 The Times Tuesday, January 21, 2014 international schools directory The value of international schools in Japan

James Yellowlees Ph.D. evening musical performances tary activities,” said Christian. pleted a new playing field and special to the japan times and other events that directly “Columbia International outdoor sports infrastructure and support the fundraising and sup- School student diversity schol- officially opened a new indoor As many Japanese schools grap- port activities.” arship awards reductions of weight training area adjacent to ple with efforts related to glo- These scholarships were es- tuition fees by up to 50% to stu- the basketball court in early 2014. balization, international schools tablished so that nishimachi dents who need financial assis- The Seisen students, parents, in Japan are leading the way in could reach out to the commu- tance,” said Christopher Holland faculty and administrators have terms of supplying base values nity and provide financial assis- of the Columbia admissions been involved in fundraising and and progressive curriculum and tance to promising students who Team. This program includes voluntary activities that helped learning environments. would like to study at an interna- the “Columbia scholarship” for finance these efforts and this has “We are focusing on providing tional school, but may not have new applicants and the “Hon- helped to raise awareness of the even more attention and value- the financial means to do so. our scholarship” for current importance of working together added opportunities for our cur- Nishimachi International students at Columbia and they to improve the infrastructure rent and future students,” said School has continued its Tohoku are awarded for one academic and that it should not be taken Terence Christian, headmaster of relief and rebuilding efforts, es- year, with renewal options up for granted. Nishimachi International School pecially the relationship with to graduation if good grades are “Our strategic plan is to re- Outreach: Aoba International School offers a summer program in . “We have expanded our Shizukawa Junior High school maintained. new, enrich and energize our for students in the local community. aoba international school diversity outreach and financial in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Pre- “We are striving to provide a learning environments and to assistance programs and it has fecture. “The opportunity to par- strong base with clear values and prepare our students to go on modest contributions can have successful summer program in had a profound effect both within ticipate in helping Shizukawa to innovative education,” noted Sis- to the best possible universities in communities and countries 2013, largely through the excel- the school and in the community build a new community center ter Margaret Scott, head of school and careers, so it is very good for that are in need,” said Mary His- lent efforts of Greg Culos the pro- at large. We involve our students and to have exchanges with the at Seisen International School. everyone to be engaged and in- aoka of ISSH. “This really helps gram coordinator, and it provided and parents through our nishi- students has deeply enriched our “Our school motto is ‘prepar- volved,” Sister Margaret said. them to develop their values as an opportunity for students in the machi Outreach Scholarship Day values, the sense of helping oth- ing global leaders, critical think- International school of the global citizens going forward.” local community to participate in and they participate in a walk, ers and the importance of volun- ers and compassionate women Sacred Heart (ISSH) in Tokyo is Aoba International school English classes, soccer and other for tomorrow’ and we are work- continuing support of its impres- in Hikarigaoka, nerima Ward, activities on our campus,” said ing hard to accomplish it with sive list of development projects in Tokyo now offers a full K-12 head of school Royce Jacobs. “We Flexible college, university and a balance between core values, both in Japan and in other coun- curriculum and full support for think this and other community innovative education and sports tries, such as Kenya, Thailand incoming students, such as ESL outreach efforts will really help MBA options in Japan and cultural activities.” and Nepal. and a Value Education Program, both aoba International school Indeed, since sister Margaret “Our students have become to help them acclimatize. and the greater community go- Japan residents are seeing an increasing range of quality arrived in 2012, Seisen has com- very aware of the impact that our “We also implemented a very ing forward.” college, university and MBA options at which to pursue their education, and the following are good examples of some of these. The Lakeland College Japan Campus offers an extensive Leading the way in Kansai range of undergraduate programs in Tokyo. “We have flexible admissions and provide an excellent start in undergraduate Canadian Academy in is in perience as it is colocated with According to deutsche studies in English for students who wish to complete associate its 100th anniversary year. Senri International school of Schule Kobe-European school or four-year university degrees in Japan, the U.S. and other “I am so pleased to be part Kwansei Gakuin (SIS), a school Principal ursula shioji the countries,” said Interim Dean and Director of External Affairs of the long tradition that Cana- that mainly supports Japanese school provides an interesting Alan Brender. dian academy has established returnees. “Due to our unique alternative to the other interna- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Oita in Japan,” said current head of location and relationship with tional schools in Kobe and is fo- Prefecture, in Kyushu region, offers a strong undergraduate school d.J. Condon. “We have SIS, we are able to develop in- cused on developing communi- program in English. Non-Japanese students develop fluency in an increasingly diverse student novative programs related to cation skills and critical thinking Japanese while they earn bachelor degrees while Japanese population and are working hard communication.” in young learners. (J.Y.) students must attain sufficient proficiency to study at the to maximize the benefits of this. undergraduate level in English. Canadian academy established “We also have a leading-edge MBA program that is conducted a ‘Headmaster’s symposium,’ in English,” said Ritsumeikan APU College of International which gives students, parents, Management Dean Kenji Yokoyama. Many graduates are hired faculty and administrators op- by leading Japanese and foreign capital firms to work both in portunities to discuss key trends Japan and throughout the Asia Pacific region. in education, introduce new The one-year full time HULT MBA program is perhaps the ideas and suggestions and have most global of all MBA programs as it has campuses in Boston, more community contact.” Silicon Valley, London, Dubai, New York, Sao Paolo and St. Michael’s International Global-minded: A “Mideast spice market” at Chateau School chateau school Shanghai. Students are able to complete MBA degrees by School also has a strong tradi- studying at one campus or taking semesters at up to three tion in Kobe. It was established Innovative international preschools and kindergartens different ones. in 1946 and provides quality ed- “Our Shanghai campus is well-situated for Japan-based ucation for students aged 3-11 students as it is very close to Japan, and has program in the Kitano area of Kobe. “We A number of leading interna- creative and motor skills in the terms of access to affordable day participants from over 70 countries,” said HULT EMBA/MBA are very proud of the community tional preschools and kinder- sand boxes and lawn in our out- care options. Asia Associate Director of Enrollment Eriko Aparcero. legacy that St. Michael’s Interna- gartens currently provide stable door play area,” she said. “Our “Our students are given spe- Blended learning is the leading edge approach that works tional School has developed and and innovative programs in ad- location affords children the cial school passports and will best in distance learning situations and London School of of our cooperation with both the dition to flexible schedules and opportunity to learn and grow ‘travel’ to over 50 countries dur- Business and Finance (LSBF) offers a blended learning MBA City of Kobe and with Japanese options to meet the needs of in a relaxed, homey and green ing the program,” said founder program in cooperation with Concordia University. “Blended schools in areas of communica- working parents. environment.” Rina Chateau. “Our programs learning means that our students are fully supported with live tion and interaction,” said head Mizuho Preschool & nursery Chateau school is conve- are based on Montessori and instruction, counseling and full assistance in Japan while they of school Gill Tyrer. at Home was established in 2001 niently located in , To- World diplomacy methods and complete the distance learning components of our MBA International school and offers programs for children kyo and has many progressive our students develop enhanced program,” said LSBF global marketing director Max Etingen. of Kwansei Gakuin (OIS) is in between the ages of two and five and innovative features. Chateau communication skills and global “Our blended learning completion rate is over 90%.” (J.Y.) north Osaka and provides stu- years old and also provides after School’s programs are divided awareness very quickly.” dents with a unique learning ex- school options in a friendly and into Pre-Kinder (0-3 years old), Columbia International spacious suburban environment Kindergarten (3-6 years old) and School has enjoyed success after in shakujidai, nerima Ward in After School (3-12 years old) ar- the introduction of new kinder- Tokyo. eas. The After School program is garten and preschool programs “We focus on developing self- available into the evening and in April 2013. “We have brought expression, curiosity, creativity offers students English, Japanese, quality Ontario-based education and good communication skills Spanish, French and Mandarin in the early childhood education with Montessori as a base,” pro- lessons and cultural experiences. area to Japan,” said Columbia gram coordinator Misaki Wakat- It is aimed at working parents principal Barry McCliggott. “It Tradition: Canadian Academy students prepare for the school’s suki explained. “The children and addresses a growing need leads seamlessly into our K-12 centenary. canadian academy love to play and develop their as Japan has a real problem in program.” (J.Y.)

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Hyogo Kobe Tokyo Minato PRESCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS Canadian Academy (Pre-K — Grade 12) Nishimachi International School (K-9) 4-1 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032 2-14-7 Moto , Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 Tel: 078-857-0100 Tel: 03-3451-5520 Fax: 078-857-3250 Fax: 03-3456-0197 [email protected] [email protected] POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS E-mail: E-mail: Website: www.canacad.ac.jp Website: www.nishimachi.ac.jp Serving the Kansai area since 1913, we have 615 students representing 38 nationalities. CA is Nishimachi International School offers high quality K to grade 9 international education (English CULTURE SCHOOL accredited by CIS and WASC. CA is also an IBO World School that offers the Diploma, Middle Years and Japanese). A limited number of Outreach Scholarships to promote student diversity is and Primary Years Programmes. Dormitory available. available.

Tokyo Minato Tokyo Osaka Minoh ai International School Canadian International School Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin 5-4-1-3F, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073 5-8-20 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 4-4-16 Onohara-nishi, Minoh-shi, Osaka 562-0032 Tel: 03-3769-3372 Tel: 03-5793-1392 Tel: 072-727-5050 Fax: 03-3456-0488 Fax: 03-5793-3559 Fax: 072-727-5055 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aiinternationalschool.com Website: cisjapan.net/ Website: www.senri.ed.jp At ai International School, children learn to respect differences and develop borderless friendships Canadian International School (CIS) is a fully accredited Canadian school offering facilities for Accredited by WASC, OIS is a full IB school, offering PYP, MYP, and the Diploma Program. OIS through our school-wide international atmosphere. A child’s first learning experiences at ai allow fine arts, science, physical education and technology education. Graduates of CIS are eligible for shares the school facility with Senri International School, a school for Japanese returnees. the student to come to love everything about learning, and to become lifelong learners. entrance to Canadian and other universities.

Tokyo Saitama Tokorozawa Tokyo Setagaya CHATEAU SCHOOL Columbia International School (Kindergarten to Grade 12) Seisen International School 1-10-23 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 153 Matsugo, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama 359-0027 1-12-15 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097 Tel: 03-6434-9029 Tel: 04-2946-1911 Tel: 03-3704-2661 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 04-2946-1955 Fax: 03-3701-1033 Website: www.chateau-school.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.columbia-ca.co.jp Website: www.seisen.com CHATEAU SCHOOL is a “new concept” international school for children from 0 to 6 years old focused “Founded in 1988, accredited through Ontario Canada and WASC (America). New Student Diversity Seisen International School is a Catholic, all-girls school for grades 1-12 with a coed Montessori on the academic programs of Montessori and World Diplomacy. The children check in with their Scholarship available!” Our student body representing 25 countries enjoys indoor basketball courts, kindergarten. Toddler Program from September 2013. The highly academic programs which include school passports and explore over 50 countries a year. The school is open from 9 am to 6 pm everyday. soccer fields and a fully IT equipped 1.5 acre campus with natural surroundings. PYP and IBDP are well-balanced with many extra-curricular activities at all levels.

Tokyo Bunkyo Hyogo Kobe Tokyo Setagaya Joy to the World American International School Deutsche Schule Kobe - European School St. Mary’s International School (Boys’ School) 5-11-17 2F, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0002 3-2-8 Koyochonaka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032 1-6-19 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8668 Tel: 03-5684-0247 Tel: 078-857-9777 Tel: 03-3709-3411 Fax: 03-3868-3375 Fax: 078-857-9775 Fax: 03-3707-1950 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.joytotheworld.info Website: www.dskobe.org Website: www.smis.ac.jp A fun and safe place for your child to learn and grow through creativity. Mommy & Me Classes 0-2 As a school community we strive to be lifelong inquirers inspired by and challenged through authentic St. Mary’s International School is Pre-1st — Gr.12 boys’ school. It was established by the Brothers of Years Old, Joy Tots 18 Month-2 Years Old, Pre-Kindergarten 2 Years Old, Kindergarten 3, 4 & 5 Years and meaningful learning experiences. Being committed to providing an exceptional education, we foster Christian Instruction and features high quality college-preparatory education (U.S. & I.B. curricula) Old, After-School Programs 3-5 Years Old, After-School Elementary Programs 1st Grade to 5th Grade. international mindedness, critical thinking and the willingness to act with integrity and compassion. in good and spacious facilities.

Tokyo Minato  Kizugawa Hyogo Kobe Kspace kindergarten and pre-school Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) St. Michael’s International School 5-13-39 , Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 7-31-1 Kizugawadai, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto 619-0225 3-17-2 Nakayamate-Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0004 Tel: 03-3446-3478/03-5421-4186 Tel: 0774-71-0810 Tel: 078-231-8885 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 0774-71-0815 Fax: 078-231-8899 Website: www.kspacetokyo.org E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dia.doshisha.ac.jp Website: www.smis.org At Kspace we have a refreshingly open approach to education; superb curriculum and materials, DISK is a grade 1-12 IB World School authorized for the Diploma Program and a candidate school for St. Michael’s International School, a British School in the Anglican tradition, provides a quality unusual theme studies and an environment like no other. Amazingly dedicated teachers deliver the Primary Years Program. DISK is also a Candidate for Accreditation with the Western Association Primary education within a positive culture of excellence and a caring family community. beautifully planned lessons — delivered in an upbeat style that the children adore! of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love

Tokyo Nerima Tokyo Minato Shanghai Shanghai Mizuho Preschool & Nursery At Home HIROO GAKUEN International Course Hult International Business School 3-2-25 Shakujiidai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 177-0045 5-1-14 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 APAC Office, Tower 2, Times Square, Hong Kong Tel: 03-5372-1525 Tel: 03-3444-7272 Tel: +852-2111-2399 Fax: 03-5372-1525 Fax: 03-3444-7192 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hult.edu Website: www.mizuho-edu.co.jp/index_en.html Website: hirogaku.jp/a/ Campus: International Campuses around the World We educate children who will take global leadership positions in various fields. Our school Hiroo Gakuen offers a high quality, bilingual education for grades 7-12. We offer an advanced Hult International Business School offers an opportunity to live and study in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, provides a curriculum which supports children as they improve their independence & self-esteem, course for native/returnee students wishing to continue their schooling in English and preparing Shanghai, New York or Sao Paulo. The only MBA to fully integrate soft skills into its curriculum ensures that students through Montessori activities. The children learn in a multi-cultural, safe & homey atmosphere. for university study either overseas or in English language courses in Japan. coming from 140 nationalities, experience the practical knowledge needed to become a global business leader.

Tokyo Chofu Tokyo Shibuya Tokyo The International School of the Sacred Heart Lakeland College Japan Campus 1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0031 4-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 5-7-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 Tel: 0422-34-5300 (Ext. 721) Tel: 03-3400-3951 Tel: 03-3225-0425 Fax: 0422-34-5303 Fax: 03-3400-3496 Fax: 03-3225-0428 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: community.asij.ac.jp Website: www.issh.ac.jp Website: lcj.lakeland.edu The American School in Japan features a U.S.-based curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and Founded in 1908, ISSH is a private English speaking Catholic school for girls in grades 1-12, and Lakeland College Japan, an American branch campus, offers undergraduate, intensive language excellent links to leading post-secondary institutions. co-educational in the kindergarten program. School tours can be arranged by appointment and adult education programs. LCJ is the only private American university approved by the throughout the year. Japanese Education Ministry to offer an undergraduate program.

Tokyo Nerima/Meguro Tokyo Koto Oita Beppu Aoba-Japan International School K. International School Tokyo (KIST) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) 7-5-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0072 1-5-15 Shirakawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0021 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu-shi, Oita 874-8577 Tel: 03-6904-3102 Tel: 03-3642-9993 (English) Tel: 0977-78-1119 Fax: 03-5997-0091 03-3642-9992 (Japanese) Fax: 0977-78-1121 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 03-3642-9994 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aobajapan.jp E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.apu.ac.jp www.kist.ed.jp Co-educational Pre-K-12 school. Campuses in Hikarigaoka and Meguro provide a quality system of Website: A unique campus where talent, opportunity and resources can come from any parts of the world. formal International standard education, including a strong ESL program, daily instruction in Japanese KIST is a pre-K to G12 school with around 600 students representing 50 nationalities. KIST is We create leaders for the region who are well informed and not fearful of taking on international (Kokugo & JSL), and a comprehensive Learning Support Program. Accredited by CIS and NEASC (US). authorized as an IB World School to offer the PYP, MYP and DP. challenges.

Tokyo Kichijoji Tokyo Meguro Tokyo Shinjuku Axis International KAIS International School *Cosmic Arts & Design School/*American Language Acquirement Kichijoji Nakai Building, 1-35-14 Kichijoji Hon-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004 2-7-16 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021 Office: Coco Heights, 10-303 -cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0818 Tel & Fax 0422-20-3626 Tel & Fax 03-5421-0127 Tel: 03-6265-0331 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 03-6265-0331 Website: www.axisk.com Website: www.kaischool.com E-mail: [email protected] Website: 1) www.geocities.jp/cosmic_a_d_s 2) www.cocoala.biz •Graduate with an American Diploma. •Small teacher: student ratio •Self disciplined, independent KAIS International School, a small “boutique” international school located in Meguro, Tokyo, is 1) School teaches arts and design learners and thinkers •Start anytime •Classes are never missed with our personalized program. unique in providing a diverse, holistic, creative, affordable, and rigorous education to international 2) School teaches American Slang for Japanese •Rapid advancement possible. •Reward system to help motivate students. Junior High and High School students.

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