Cambridge International School is on the third floor on a quiet street in Sakurashinmachi. The beauty of our location is that is free from traffic pollution and is peaceful place for children to learn and enjoy the environment. Our rooms are very light and airy and every day we go to the nearby park to enjoy playing together. We have a number of early childhood education programs: preschool, kindergarten, developmental and after school programs, as well as online classes.
We incorporate the latest research for brain development in young children. The brain grows rapidly by the age of three and is about 80% complete. In order for the brain to grow, it needs a certain kind of stimulation so that children may realize their full potential. As teachers we know how important it is to use a variety of resources with our learners. At Cambridge, our resources include a wide range of additional components that provide valuable extra stimulus and support for teachers and learners.

Here at Cambridge, we incorporate those tasks that require children to inquire and explore using all their senses. By approaching tasks through different perspectives, they develop a marvelous tool for clear and rational thinking. The task structure allows learners and teachers to work together to ensure effective learning and feedback in a timely manner. Because of our small class sizes, teachers may interact closely providing the communicative strategies to help develop thinking.
During the activity, the teacher looks for evidence about the learner's performance and then provides feedback so their learners can adjust what happens as they continue to work on the task. By providing a different perspective, this stimulates the child’s mind to look more deeply and delve further into the rationalization provided by the teacher. After the activity is finished, learners reflect on their work which helps develop the confidence necessary for further exploration thereby creating a virtuous learning circle.
As teachers, we know that every learner is different with their own specific learning needs. This is why at Cambridge teachers help learners to personalize learning by encouraging goal-setting, regular self-assessment, and in-class monitoring. This reflective process is called formative assessment and is embedded into the structure of each lesson as learners move through the course. They become skilled at understanding what they're learning, and how they've learnt it. In addition, learners develop lifelong learning skills alongside language skills. Research has shown that learners learn a language better when they can communicate real meaning in real contexts which involves collaborative working in an active social and learner-centered environment. At Cambridge, each unit of the course includes a structured multi-stage project-based task called a mission. The missions are based on real-world context and involve learners working together over several stages, such as making a poster or giving a presentation.

We offer a range of courses for Elementary, Junior High, and High School students. The subjects we cater towards in particular are: English, Japanese, and Mathematics, which in the case of Mathematics can also be studied in both Japanese and English. These courses can be studied both in small group and one on one with the teacher. We provide content consistent with passing entrance exams, Eiken, National, and Cambridge exams, as well as help in subject matter pertinent to the individual student needs. We concentrate on designing a curriculum to suit the needs of the student as well as to help academic performance through the development of good study habits. There is also an emphasis on communication in classes so students can talk about what they learned as well as makes it easier for them to ask questions when they don’t understand.

Courses offered include the following:

All courses identifies five sets of trans-disciplinary skills:
・Thinking skills ・Social skills ・Communication skills ・Self-management skills ・Research skills

Assessment and Grading System

Cambridge International School recognizes that teaching and learning, and the assessment of that learning, are fundamentally interdependent. Assessment is carried out in order to:

Students:

At Cambridge International School, we promote the use of a range of assessment tools and strategies that are designed to give a clear picture of a student’s prior knowledge and progress. Examples of these include anecdotal records, checklists, portfolios, continuums and rubrics and daily and weekly reports.

Conferences and Reports

Parents, teachers and students are all viewed as partners in learning. Weekly reports are used throughout the year as a means of informing students and parents of learning and development in key areas. Parents are expected to read the reports and are welcome to comment should they wish. Parents are also always welcome to discuss with the teacher any important points of learning as is necessary. For pre-school children ages 1 to 3 years old, we use a booklet to inform the parents of the child’s nap times, food consumption, diaper change et cetera on any particular day your child is attending school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s report, please do not hesitate to speak to the teacher concerned.

Report Cards

Cambridge School will provide a report card at the end of the academic year for those students who have attended school for the full academic year.