Jinseki International School

The school aims to cultivate global citizens who respect diverse cultural backgrounds and possess a lifelong joy for learning. It focuses on developing core values including integrity, responsibility, courage, and the pursuit of personal effort, while encouraging students to learn how to think rather than just what to learn. The educational approach is inspired by prestigious Western boarding schools, emphasizing leadership, sportsmanship, and the balance between competition and kindness.

The academic programme integrates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the Japanese Ministry of Education's curriculum standards. Instruction is delivered through a bilingual immersion model, with English and Japanese used to provide a multifaceted learning experience. The curriculum is designed to foster inquiry-based learning and global perspectives while maintaining Japanese educational standards.

The school maintains a small-scale environment with professional staff who provide personalized attention to meet the individual needs of each student. Each grade level is assigned two teachers—one international and one Japanese—to ensure comprehensive support in both English and Japanese.

The school accepts applications for primary school students (grades 1–6). Prospective families can access information through the school's admissions portal, which includes options for individual online information sessions, school visits, and inquiries regarding enrollment or transfers.

The academic year is divided into three terms: the first term runs from early April to mid-June, the second term from September to mid-December, and the third term from early January to mid-March. The calendar includes key boarding milestones such as check-in and check-out dates, as well as seasonal trips including a Spring Trip, Autumn Trip, and Ski Trip.

The campus is located in the natural environment of Jinseki Kogen and includes purpose-built facilities such as classrooms, a library, a dining hall, and a play garden. As a full-boarding school, it provides 24-hour residential care for students, with house parents and staff supporting daily life.

The school emphasizes experiential learning through a 'Nature Programme,' which includes vegetable cultivation, honey harvesting, and animal care on the school farm, as well as rice planting and harvesting. Students also engage in traditional Japanese cultural activities like tea ceremony and Zen meditation, alongside international events such as bonfires, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. A seasonal sports programme is integrated into the curriculum, featuring cycling and swimming in the first term, golf and tennis in the second, and skiing and skating in the third.