About
Non-profit bilingual and bicultural school in Ginowan, Okinawa, founded in 1998 for Japanese-American children. Offers a double immersion curriculum in Japanese and English from pre-kindergarten to Grade 9.
Key facts
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Curriculum
Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 4–15
Language
Japanese, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 1998
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
| Grade | Per month |
|---|---|
| all grades (single rate) | JPY 36,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
No school bus is provided. Students arrange their own transportation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
A school lunch programme is available, but registration is optional.
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Governance and ownership
A certified non-profit (NPO) founded in 1998 by five mothers. Donations can be claimed as a tax deduction.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Double immersion curriculum with core subjects taught in Japanese and English. Elementary and junior high graduates can obtain a Japanese public school diploma.
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Parent experience
History
Founded in June 1998 by five mothers for their Japanese-American children, with a focus on the educational rights of AmerAsian children.
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Community
Aims to serve the AmerAsian community with affordable bilingual and bicultural education. Also recruits volunteers to support the non-profit school.
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Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Students take part in activities celebrating their dual cultural heritage, including a national junior high cultural festival.
- National Junior High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival
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Languages
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching in Japanese and English aimed at academic proficiency in both languages.
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Admissions
Admissions
Admits children from age 4 to Grade 9 on a rolling basis. Requires dual nationality by citizenship or heritage, a five-day trial week and an interview.
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Location
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1-15-22 Shimashi, Ginowan, Okinawa, 901-2213, Japan
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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