 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
NAME: Canadian International School
 Tokyo Gotenyama
Campus
LOCATION: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: International School
(Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12) |
|
|
|
Canadian International School |
Canadian International School, located in Tokyo is an accredited Canadian school,
which embraces the philosophy of a Canadian education. The curriculum and connections from one grade and academic
level to another are closely monitored providing the opportunity for students to develop academic skills and gradually
expand knowledge and understanding of important topics. Modern teaching strategies, provision of student enrichment
units of inquiry, recognition of various student learning styles, and a culture of academic support create a special
learning community at Canadian International School.
In addition to classrooms, CIS has technology labs, music and art area, science laboratory, resource centre, fully
supervised indoor and outdoor activity and play areas, regular use of a large indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and
exercise centre. The two building school campus is five minutes walk from JR Osaki station.
Students from Japan and many other foreign countries attend CIS. The classes are taught in English and focus on
what our students are learning. Each homeroom teacher becomes an academic mentor and advisor for students as they
challenge the academic program. Teachers have high academic expectations for CIS students and provide support for
students so that they can achieve their best.
Post secondary opportunities are plentiful for CIS grade 12 graduates. As graduates of our accredited Canadian
secondary program they will be eligible for admittance to universities in Canada and other western countries.
Successful CIS students will receive a Canadian graduation certificate which is recognized in all provinces of
Canada. The highly academic high school program provided by CIS will also ensure that successful students will
achieve post secondary entrance requirements for Canadian and other universities.
CIS also receives recognition from the Ministry of Education in Japan. The graduates will be given the eligibility
for writing the entrance exams for Japanese universities without taking any additional exams for academic equivalency.
|
Preschool and Kindergarten |
Plato wrote “the beginning is the most important part of the work”, and following
this wisdom Canadian International School recognizes the importance of the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten years.
The student in kindergarten and pre kindergarten will though student centered learning activities be introduced to
English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, and physical education. Learning centers,
activities which encourage inquiry, direct instruction, and other teaching strategies will provide the basis for the
educational experience of each child. Small class size will provide students with greater teacher contact time, and
therefore the opportunity to receive individualized guidance and academic instruction.
|
Elementary School |
Elementary curriculum areas include English language arts, Japanese, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music,
technology education, physical education, and health.
In the English language arts program students are expected to achieve in areas of speaking, listening, reading, writing
and viewing. The resources used include picture books, chapter books, and many other materials including an introduction
to the use of technology as a learning tool. From discussions about the importance of family and community in the context
of social studies, development of scientific literacy, and emphasis on mastery of mathematical rules ideas and principles,
students develop a deepening understanding of the content topics.
Programs in music, art and physical education also provide for the students opportunities to further develop their
strengths. At CIS the importance of these programs is well recognized in the academic and personal development of
students as many educational studies have demonstrated.
|
Junior High School |
In the junior high program of studies students are exposed to the sub categories within science, health, mathematics,
social studies, English language arts, Japanese, art, music and physical education. Teachers also ensure that student
technology skills are developed along with the subject specific and general skills in each subject area. English
language arts provides students with opportunities to study specific genres of literature, such as poetry, short
stories, novels and essays often using technology as a learning tool. Throughout the English program speaking,
listening, reading, writing, viewing, and representing skills are further developed.
|
Senior High School |
During high school students complete a planned sequence of core and elective courses which can be selected to reflect a student’s
personal interests. Core and elective high school curriculum at CIS includes courses in English language arts, mathematics, general
science, biology, chemistry, physics, history, computer studies, Japanese, music, physical education and art. Selection of certain
elective subjects makes science/business and arts/business streams available as options for study. At CIS students will earn high
school credits resulting in a Canadian academic high school graduation diploma. This academic graduation also provides students
with postsecondary entrance requirements for many Canadian and other universities. Significant student personal academic counseling
is provided as students make these course selections and begin outlining their postsecondary interests.
Other opportunities at CIS include the provision of advanced placement (AP) exams, from the College Board of the United States
in some grade 12 subject areas. These exams written in the spring of each academic school year can provide students with
postsecondary academic credits and /or placement in many North American universities.
|
|
