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The International Division follows the NSW curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 6, while the Japanese Division follows the Japanese curriculum for Years 1 to 9. Daily Japanese language lessons enhance student proficiency in the International Division, and daily English lessons are provided in the Japanese Division. The two curriculums operate on the same campus and collaborate for lessons in visual art, physical education, music, and ICT. Smaller class sizes support a nurturing learning environment.
Lessons in visual art, physical education, music and ICT are delivered across both divisions. The annual Japanese Language Festival showcases drama and language and is a highlight of the school year. The English Language Festival and the English Speaking Competition are annual events that integrate language and drama.
The Japanese Language Department provides a comprehensive daily Japanese language program to prepare students to communicate effectively in Japanese. The English Language Department offers a daily English program with three proficiency levels and about 150 hours of language instruction per year. Students experience Japanese customs and traditions, such as games, calligraphy, and traditional festivals; Setsubun and Hinamatsuri are celebrated. Upper primary students have the opportunity to sit the ALC test (Assessment of Language Competence).
The After School Activities program offers a wide range of sessions after school, typically from 3.30pm to 4.30pm – 5.00pm. Activities include Karate, Sado (tea ceremony), Gakken (math), Cheerleading, Multi-Sports, Guitar, SoroTouch (Soroban), Soccer, Badminton and Otanoshimi (Japanese games and other activities). Activities vary by term.
The school has a Parents and Teachers Association and an Alumni network.
Student wellbeing is at the forefront, with mindfulness and resilience programs. Respect, Courtesy and Honesty are embedded in wellbeing initiatives. Wellbeing programs include the Resilience Project, Moral Education and Counselling to support holistic development and a sense of belonging. The school aims to foster both academic achievement and personal well-being.
Sydney Japanese International School operates on a single Terrey Hills campus with two divisions. The International Division follows the New South Wales curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 6 and provides daily Japanese language lessons, while the Japanese Division follows the Japanese curriculum for Years 1 to 9 with daily English lessons. The two divisions share facilities and collaborate on visual arts, physical education, music and ICT to support bilingual learning. Language programs include five 45‑minute classes per week taught by native speakers, fostering proficiency in both Japanese and English. The school emphasizes immersion and cross‑cultural language development across both divisions. Facilities include large air‑conditioned classrooms with interactive whiteboards, science laboratories, a dedicated computer room, two art rooms, a music room and a food technology room, plus a library with over 20,000 Japanese and English titles and field facilities for sport. After‑school activities cover Karate, Sado, Gakken, Cheerleading, Multi‑Sports, Guitar, SoroTouch, Soccer, Badminton and Otanoshimi. Established in 1969, the school celebrated 50 years in 2019.
