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School Life

Features of the Primary Years Program, starting from Kindergarten.

A child centred approach

This is how I want to learn! This is how I want to work! We respect each child’s individual attitude.

Five key componants

Balanced development of five key elements of learning; knowledge, skills, understanding, disposition, and behavior.

Inquiry-based learning

Developing the ability to research independently across multiple subjects.

English Immersion Environment

The most important three years of a child’s life are 3, 4, and 5 years old.There is plenty of time to be immersed in English during various class programs, playtime, and daily activities.

Interaction with upperclassmen

By increasing opportunities to interact with upperclassmen, we will develop the children’s ambition to “be better” through admiration and the desire to imitate older children.

Pathways from Kindergarten to High School

Integrated I.B. ( International Baccalaureate) education system from kindergarten all the way to the end of high school
The seeds of potential have been carefully nurtured with love and care throughout kindergarten. At our Nanjo Campus, where the elementary, middle and high schools are located, motivated children energetically attend school to further develop their language skills and international education.
Online classes are available in case of emergency, and school buses are available within a wide area of the prefecture.

Class Schedule

Each class works on a variety of Unit of Inquiry (UOI). Through a program that infatuates children, such as singing and playing, they get used to English and also develop a basic skill of math, art, and ICT.

  • 7:30 - 8:45
    Arrival
  • 9:00 - 9:30
    Circle Time
  • 9:30 - 10:00
    Bathroom time / Hydration
  • 10:00 - 11:20
    Class Activities
  • 11:30 - 12:30
    Lunch Time
  • 12:30 - 13:30
    Changing Clothes
  • 13:00 - 13:45
    Class Activity
  • 13:45 - 14:00
    Preparation for Dismissal Time
  • 14:00 - 15:00
    Dismissal Time
  • 15:00 -
    降園
  • 15:00 - 19:00
    Extended-hour Childcare

Weekly Program

We plan the program that we matched for stages of development to be able to learn English. We devise programs to encourage children to meet new things every day and learn happily and vigorously.

Owlet 3 years old

  • Mon
    UOI / ELL
  • Tue
    UOI / P.E.
  • Wed
    UOI / Math
  • Thu
    Park day / UOI
  • Fri
    ELL / Fun Day / Japanese

Eaglet 1 4 years old

  • Mon
    Park day / UOI
  • Tue
    ELL / UOI
  • Wed
    Karate / ELL
  • Thu
    Math / P.E.
  • Fri
    Japanese / Fun Day / UOI

Eaglet 2 5 years old

  • Mon
    UOI / P.E.
  • Tue
    Park day / EOT / Math
  • Wed
    Karate / UOI
  • Thu
    Library VIsit / Independent work / ELL
  • Fri
    Fun Day / UOI / Japanese

School Calendar

  • Apr.

    Opening Ceremony

    Family Day

    This family event deepens children’s and parents’ bond through outdoor games and activities.

  • May.

    Open School / Parent-Teacher Conference

    Open School provides an opportunity for parents to see how children spend time at school. At the Parent-Teacher Conference, parents and class teachers meet face to face and exchange information about how the child is at home and school.

  • Jun.

    Sports Festival

  • Jul.

    Water Play

    Summer Vacation

  • Aug.

    Summer Vacation

  • Sep.

    Grandparents' Day

  • Oct.

    Halloween Parade

    “Trick or Treat!” Children parade around in their favorite costume. It is a very popular event.

  • Nov.

    Pajama Day

    Come to school in pajamas! An exciting day for children to spend a day different from usual.

  • Dec.

    School Play

    Christmas Party

  • Jan.

    New Year's Party

  • Mar.

    PYP Exhibition

    In the PYP Exhibition, children become little teachers. They make small groups and demonstrate study activities they learned throughout the year.

    Graduation Ceremony

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information.

Document request

Document Request, Visit,
and Academic counseling

Phone number [8:30 - 16:45(Weekdays only)]

保育部・幼稚部：

+81 098-835-1851

初等部・中等部：

+81 098-948-7711

高等部：

+81 098-948-7740

OIS will hold on international School guidance counseling.

Open Campus

Kindergarten