About
International school in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, offering an IB PYP-based holistic education from preschool to primary (age 57 days to 12 years).
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 0–12
Language
English
Type
International school
- School day
- 08:30-15:00
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Student support
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- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Soccer
- Gymnastics
- Physical education
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Calligraphy
- Arts and crafts
After-school activities
- Ballet
- Soccer
- Calligraphy
- Gymnastics
- French
- Chinese
- Spanish
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School day structure
Elementary runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 15:00, with after-school club available until 19:00.
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Bus service
The school runs its own school bus on several routes. Families are asked to contact the office for details.
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Diving deeper
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Uniform
The school has its own uniform and P.E. kit in signature red, with summer and winter versions.
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Food options
Licensed chefs prepare a hot lunch in the school kitchen daily under dietitian guidance. Allergy-free meals can be discussed with the school.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Core focus on English, reading and writing, plus math, science, social studies and Japanese. IT, calligraphy, music, art and P.E. are supporting subjects, based on IB concepts.
- English
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Japanese
- IT
- Calligraphy
- Music
- Arts and Crafts
- P.E.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
The campus has a dedicated school building, a large school yard, a library, a computer room and a first-aid room, with a nurse on duty.
- School building
- School yard
- Library
- Computer room
- First-aid room
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Academic facilities
Library and computer room, with an electronic blackboard used to connect with schools abroad.
- Library
- Computer room
- Electronic blackboard
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
After-school arts such as ballet, calligraphy, music and crafts. Preschool includes piano and violin eurythmics.
- Ballet
- Calligraphy
- Music
- Piano
- Violin
- Arts and Crafts
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Cultural and language
Third-language activities and language classes let students experience several languages.
- French
- Chinese
- Spanish
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Social and hobbies
After-school options include soccer, gymnastics and ballet for students to choose from.
- Soccer
- Gymnastics
- Ballet
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Languages
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Language provision
Third-language activities such as French and Chinese are offered, and preschool clubs include Spanish.
- French
- Chinese
- Spanish
- Japanese
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Bilingual teaching
English-focused teaching alongside Japanese lessons, combining Japanese and American education practices within an IB framework.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
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Admissions
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Admissions
Families visit the school, decide to enrol, then submit paperwork and payment. Mid-year joiners are scheduled individually.
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Location
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201, Shimadagaoka, Tempaku, Nagoya, Aichi
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