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St. Michael's International School
Japan
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 St. Michael's International School
Japan is a Primary School in Kobe,
Japan, catering for children from 3 to 11 years of age. It is situated
in Kitano, conveniently close to Central Kobe.
School Bus : School bus services run daily from Ashiya and Rokko
Island. For details please contact the school.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted for
an Asian setting, and with the addition of Japanese language lessons.
There is also a provision for native French speakers to receive
additional French instruction. For more details on any aspect of the
curriculum, please go to the curriculum page .
St. Michael's is a church school, linked to the Anglican
(Episcopalian) church, however children of all races and faiths are very
welcome at the school. We believe in fostering values of tolerance and
acceptance in our children.
St. Michael's International School in Kobe has a warm, family
atmosphere. We aim to provide a safe and caring environment in which
children can feel supported yet challenged in all aspects of their
school life.
Facilities
The school has well equipped classrooms for each year level. In
addition, there is a recently refurbished computer suite, art room and
library. There are computers in the classrooms and corridors that
students can use to support work in all subject areas. There is a
playground with equipment in addition to a roof top play area. The
school has a good range of PE equipment and a performance stage.
We welcome visits from prospective parents and children.
Please contact the school to make an appointment.
The School Curriculum
 The
school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences
that St Michael's plans for its pupils in each phase of education.
Teaching and Learning at St. Michael's is based on the National
Curriculum for England supplemented by material from the various
cultures represented in the school.
The national
curriculum is an important element of this Whole School
Curriculum. It sets out the requirements to be taught in
each subject, at each key
stage. Subjects studied include all aspects of the English
Language- including Library Skills, Mathematics, Science,
Information Communication Technology (using computers), Geography,
History, Music, Art, Religious Education, Japanese, French languages
and Physical Education. Educational visits and swimming instruction
are important additional features. Basic Numeracy and Literacy
programmes are started in Pre-School and, during this stage and
throughout the early Primary classes, much attention is given to the
acquisition of basic concepts which will form the building blocks of
a firm academic foundation to facilitate more advanced work in the
Upper Primary classes. All Literacy is based around the
National Literacy Strategy and all Mathematics is based around
the
National Numeracy Strategy .
Assessment
is an important part of the curriculum and provides information
to teachers,
parents
and pupils about how a child is progressing at school. At St.
Michael's we keep
records on every child including the results of any
national tests taken.
These results help to provide a
written report to parents each year.
The
foundation stage is a stage of education for children aged three
to the end of reception year.
Early learning goals provide six areas of learning that lay a
secure basis for children's future learning and much of the early
years curriculum is based around these Early Learning Goals.
For typical examples of
work at different levels, visit the following web site.
Exemplification.
For information
regarding lesson structure and teaching strategies,
visit the
St.
Michael's Parent Information link
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School Rooftop
Library
Reception
School Building
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here for information on fees and application
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