Description

Ohana International School in Tokyo is an inclusive preschool with a difference, located in Azabu-juban, and catering for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years.

When you enroll your child in Ohana International School in Tokyo, you are immediately welcomed as a member of the Ohana family. We aim to create a warm, caring environment that reflects our philosophy and at the same time provides an infinite number of opportunities for children to develop a "love of learning." Our learning programme is designed to build on the strengths of each child, valuing families and their ethnicity as well as everyone's contribution to the school. We honor the uniqueness of each child and his or her faith, religion, family, and culture. Our students come from Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, the United States, and China - all nationalities are welcome.

Our program is what makes us unique. Our program is play-based and designed through careful study of Early Childhood educational practices, to develop the maximum potential emotionally, socially, physically, intellectually, and cognitively in all the children who attend our school through:

* An educational program aimed at teaching children about the environment and how each of us can do something to "Save the World."
* Early Literacy and language activities
* Math and number games
* Gross and fine-motor activities
* Science and discovery activities
* How to live in a community and embrace difference
* How to express ones thoughts and feelings in an honorable and respectful way to others.

The owners of Ohana International School in Tokyo are experienced educators who believe in developing the whole child. Shelley Sacks and Darren Winney have a combined 40 years of experience in teaching, especially in Early Childhood Education, in countries including South Africa, Australia, the UK, Taiwan, and Japan.

Highlights

At Ohana International School in Tokyo:

* We respect the fact that all children are individuals.
* We aim to nurture each child's unique individuality and honor their differences.
* Every child in our care is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning.
* We aim to support the learning, development and well-being of young children.
* We promote learning, not only for children but also for everyone associated with our international school.
* We believe that parents and family are the most important people in children's lives, and the biggest influence on their learning.
* We see our role as supporting the relationship between each child and his or her family by working in partnership with parents and families. We exist simultaneously and need to work together in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for us all.
* We also believe very strongly that we are part of a greater community which includes the children, their families, the neighborhood, the city we live in and the places that we come from.
* We believe that we are part of a global community and can all make a difference in protecting our Earth, taking care of the environment and making the world a better place for everybody.
* We are proud of our goals, guidelines, and commitment to Early Childhood Education; the future of the children in our care and the future of the global community that we are all a part of.

Languages

• English
• Japanese

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Ohana International School in Tokyo's Mission Statement

At Ohana International School of Tokyo, we aim to teach the children in our care how to live in community, embrace difference, and be honorable citizens in the global world.

Year Founded

2010