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NAME: International
School of the Sacred Heart
LOCATION: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
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The International School of the Sacred Heart |
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The International School of the Sacred Heart takes great pride in the quality of its academic program;
the cornerstone of which is the belief in nurturing the whole child. Studies are academically challenging
and foster reflection and thought, while at the same time, providing for the development of the creative
and the aesthetic. Students are viewed as responsible citizens with contributions to offer society.
Students are encouraged to share with others, to adopt an outlook that respects the needs of others, and
inculcates service as a natural part of life. The school provides an experience in diversity, which is
designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of various races, religions and cultures, and
especially the heritage of Japan itself.
The five goals of the school are:
- Faith that is relevant in today’s world
- A deep respect for intellectual values
- A social awareness which impels to action
- The building of community as a Christian value
- Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom
Founded in 1908, ISSH is a private English speaking Catholic school for girls in grades 1-12,
and co-educational in the kindergarten program. The school enrolls approximately 520 students
from over 45 countries and has a teaching staff from over 15 countries.
ISSH is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Council of International Schools.
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Curriculum |
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The curriculum is drawn from best international curricula (Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and is continually being broadened to include the current best practices from around the world.
 The curriculum in the Kindergarten and Junior School (Kindergarten [age 3
1/2]-Grade 4) includes language arts (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), mathematics, science and social studies. Our values education is respectful of various religious backgrounds and is integrated into our curriculum. Art, languages (French or Japanese for grades 3 and 4), Japanese culture (K-grade 2), library, music, physical education, and technology are important areas of our curriculum. We also have a strong English as a Second Language program and limited special education support. Integration of skills and thematic teaching occurs throughout the curriculum. Instruction includes strategies in multiple intelligences, learning styles, cooperative learning and higher order thinking skills.
All Middle School (Grades 5-8) students study English, mathematics, science and social studies, art, drama, foreign languages, music, options, personal and social education, physical education, pottery, and values. The grade 5, 6 and 7 students also take computer courses and grade 7 students complete a health class. English as a Second Language and study skills classes are available upon teacher recommendation as part of the admissions process.
The High School (Grades 9-12) offers a highly academic college preparatory program, which enables students to enter colleges throughout the world. Students are encouraged to take the challenging Advanced Placement program. ISSH has an active Creative and Performing Arts department, as well as a tightly packed extra-curricular program where students can participate in sports, music and drama. The ISSH diploma is granted to students who have earned a minimum of 22 credits and have successfully fulfilled all of the requirements. Almost 100% of our graduates are accepted into their first choice colleges and universities.
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Facilities |
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 The school has over 200 computers located in four
computer labs, two libraries, and four well-equipped science laboratories. Music rooms provide the appropriate venues for
music instruction and extra-curricular music offered throughout the school. In addition, there is a drama studio for Middle
and High School students, as well as two larger meeting and performance rooms shared by all divisions of the school.
There is a fully equipped main gymnasium, which is used by all divisions of the school, as well as a mini-gym for weight training and
fitness, which is used extensively by the older students, faculty members and parents. Outside there is a large sports field and two
hard surface tennis courts.
We invite you to visit our website for additional information.
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