As the global IT boom reached Japanese shores, Indian IT professionals led the charge. It was 1999 and nearly 17,000 of them had relocated here. But because of the high cost of living and even higher tuition cost at local international schools, most of these young engineers left behind their wives and children in India. A few lucky ones enrolled their children in local Japanese and international schools, but many grappled with a language handicap or missed an entire school year when relocating back to India.
The time was ripe for an Indian school. And so, on August 15, 2004, India International School in Japan opened its doors with a student body of 27. Today, that number reaches well into the hundreds enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade.
India International School in Japan’s Yokohama campus is located in Kirigaoka area of Midori-ku in Yokohama City . It is housed in a 3 storied beautiful school building with play ground and Gym facilities. It has four sections – Kindergarten,Elementary, Middle and Secondary school.
It has students aged 3 to 5 years and is taught by two teachers. The medium of instruction is English and students learn Phonics, Math, Social Studies, Music and Computer Science. Equal importance is given to physical education also. School timings are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The first, second, third, fourth and fifth grade students are taught CBSE based Indian curriculum which includes English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. Bus service is available to all the students on request.
The sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are taught CBSE based Indian curriculum which includes English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. Bus service is available to all the students on request.
The ninth grade and tenth students are taught CBSE based Indian curriculum which includes English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Computer Science and Music. Class timings are 9:30 am to 3 pm. The students of Class IX and X undergo CBSE evaluation method, with the term divided into two, the first one from April to September and the second one from October to March. Please Click here to know more about the evaluation process. Bus service is available to all the students on request.
At India International school in Japan, students at all levels are strongly encouraged to participate in various sports activities. The School uses its own play ground and gym for these activities. Sports are fun and offer students the opportunity to develop skills, make lasting friendships, and learn the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Sports are also important in order to promote physical fitness and competitiveness among students.
Computer Science is taught as a compulsory subject. The computers are equipped with network access to allow students to explore the Internet. There are a variety of specialized educational programs also installed in the computers. Students may work in the lab on subject-related projects, under the supervision of respective subject teachers.
The Montessori approach to education is based upon the child's natural inner growth and spontaneous learning. Its goal is to foster the child's development in order that he/she is able to reach his/her full potential. To assist this purpose, children work in specifically prepared environments, which enable them to develop essential skills (for example critical thinking, concentration, independence and cooperation) while absorbing key academic concepts. Children take part in the joy of learning.
In this system, education becomes a preparation for life. The child is given the best possible conditions to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Most learning activities are individualized, so that he/she engages in a learning task that appeals to him/her and builds a positive attitude toward learning. Through a series of absorbing experiences, he/she forms habits of extended attention, increasing his/ her ability to concentrate.
At IISJ, we believe that there is a brilliant child locked inside each student. Our students love coming to school everyday as we provide a happy and healthy environment that is caring, nurturing and supportive of all those who work and study in our school. Our educational methodology is built on the understanding that when children enjoy what they are doing, they learn more. With this in mind every activity is made educational as well as enjoyable. Our students continuously learn and retain not just write and memorize. They are encouraged to verbalize and voice their opinions and ideas, which in turn helps us to meet the distinctive needs of every individual student. Our objective here is to gently train and teach our students to believe in themselves as learners and as individuals!
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My child has been attending the India International School in Yokohama for the past year, and I must say I am incredibly satisfied with the quality of education provided. The teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated, always going the extra mile to ensure the students understand the concepts. The IB curriculum has played a significant role in developing my child's critical thinking skills and global perspective. I have noticed remarkable progress in my child's academic performance, and I am grateful to the staff for their exceptional support.
By Rika Takahashi (May, 2023) |