Australia, Perth
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The school teaches according to the Japanese Ministry of Education guidelines and implements the primary and middle school curricula, so graduates receive a credential equivalent to those in Japan.
Cross Country: Cross country is held in conjunction with City Beach Primary School and includes Japanese-style events such as tug-of-war, tamaire (ball-in-basket), big-ball rolling, and Soran Bushi. Sunday Open Day & Parent-Child Recreation: Sunday mornings include classroom observations and a post-lesson recreation session for parents, students and staff. Shirase visit and exchange: the Antarctic research vessel Shirase stops in Fremantle; JSP invites visitors to tour the ship and join a send-off gathering to wish for a safe voyage. Learning Presentations: An annual event in November where students present the results of their daily learning by grade. Athletic Carnival (Sports Day): Held jointly with City Beach Primary School, featuring Japanese-style activities. Camp: A 2-night, 3-day camp held in Australia's summer in December for students from Year 3 to Year 9.
Located in Perth, the Japanese School in Perth is a full‑time, private school accredited by the Government of Japan (MEXT) and authorised by the Australian Federal Government and the Western Australia Government. The curriculum combines the Japanese Course of Study with the Australian Curriculum, and the school runs primary and junior high programs. It shares its City Beach Primary School campus, with some classes and events conducted jointly with the local school. English instruction is provided by native English‑speaking teachers across all year levels, with classes grouped by ability. As of mid‑2024, enrollment was 33 students (26 primary, 7 junior high) and a staff of 14 teachers. Graduates receive credentials equivalent to those in Japan. Distinctive features include cross‑curricular activities on the campus, annual learning presentations, an Antarctic‑related Shirase visit program, and a December camp for Years 3–9; art experiences and ACL‑based Australian history and geography in English enrich learning.