Japanese School of Dalian

The Japanese School of Dalian sits in Dalian's Development Zone (Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone). The current campus is Wanli South 92, in the Wanli Community within the Development Zone. The move to this site was completed in 2015, relocating from the earlier campus on BinHai Middle Road in Zhongshan District. The campus is served by local buses, with nearby stops on Development Zone Bus Line 7 and proximity to ShuangD Port light-rail areas.

Grades 1–9, comprising elementary and middle school levels within a single school community.

Private, co-educational; the school serves children of foreign nationals.

Public sources do not list dedicated SEN facilities or programs at the school.

Japan; the school is a Japanese international school (Nihonjin gakkō) recognized by Japan's Ministry of Education (MEXT).

No religious affiliation is stated.

The school year begins in early April and runs in three terms; daily start/end times are not publicly published.

The Japanese School of Dalian is a private, co‑educational Japanese international school in Zhongshan District, Dalian, offering elementary and junior high education (grades 1–9) under the Japanese education system. Instruction is conducted in Japanese and the curriculum follows the Japanese national Courses of Study (Gakushū Shidō Yōryō), with core subjects including Japanese language, social studies, mathematics, science, and a foreign language, plus moral education, physical education, music, and arts as standard components. The full program is organized into Elementary (grades 1–6) and Junior High (grades 7–9); the school does not offer a high school program. The school is located at 123 Binhai Middle Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, in the Dalian BEST City area; its establishment was approved by China's Ministry of Education on May 23, 2000, indicating official recognition to enroll children of foreign nationals. The curriculum aligns with the standard Japan Course of Study for elementary and lower secondary, including integrated studies, moral education, and foreign language activities as applicable.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities that support social development, including autumn outings, hikes, study tours, an intramural marathon, seminars, and student exchange programs.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs provisions or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

The school follows a Japanese-language curriculum with Japanese as the primary language of instruction; no explicit EAL program is described in publicly accessible sources.

Mental wellbeing programs or services are not publicly disclosed; public materials describe general student activities and sports rather than formal wellbeing provisions.

Safeguarding policies for child protection are not publicly disclosed in accessible sources.

1. Admissions Inquiry and Initial Contact. Begin by making an inquiry and scheduling a visit or meeting with the admissions team. The process starts with an online appointment option so families can coordinate a time to discuss eligibility, grade placement, and basic requirements. The admissions team will outline next steps and required materials during this initial contact. 2. Submit Application Materials. Complete the application and gather the documents the school requests. Typical documents include proof of the student's current enrollment and academic records, as well as any forms provided by the admissions team. Submit these materials by the specified deadline and keep copies for your records. 3. Admissions Interview and Assessment. After the application is reviewed, families are invited to participate in an admissions interview and an age-appropriate assessment. The school uses these assessments to determine placement and readiness for the Japanese curriculum. 4. Admissions Decision. The school communicates whether the applicant is accepted after reviewing the interview and assessment results. An official offer is issued if placement is approved. 5. Enrollment and Registration. Upon acceptance, families complete enrollment procedures, submit any required enrollment paperwork, and pay any applicable deposits or fees as instructed. This step formalizes the student's placement for the upcoming term. 6. School Start and Onboarding. The student begins classes on the start date for the new term. The admissions process concludes with the student's first day and any onboarding activities the school has planned. This sequence reflects the published admissions flow, including online appointment, application, exam/assessment, review, enrollment, and the start of the school year.

Scholarships: No scholarships are described in the publicly available admissions materials for the Japanese School of Dalian. The admissions brochure outlines the steps from inquiry to enrollment but does not list any scholarship programs or financial aid offerings.

Waitlist/Pool: No waitlist or pool system is described in publicly available admissions materials. The published admissions flow shows online appointment, submission and review of applications, an interview/assessment, an offer, enrollment, and the start of the school year, but there is no mention of a separate waitlist or pool.