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The Japanese School of Dalian traces its origins to a tutoring program established by the Dalian Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to serve children of Japanese residents in Dalian. It was designated as a Nihonjin Gakkō by Japan's Ministry of Education on April 1, 1994. The People's Republic of China's Ministry of Education approved the establishment of the school on May 23, 2000, enabling its formal operation as a Japanese school in China. Construction of the current campus was scheduled to finish in early 2013, with a move to the new campus planned for that year. In 2015 the school relocated to a campus in the Development Zone; in 2019 the attached kindergarten closed, and the school moved again the following year to its current site at 123 Binhai Middle Road in Zhongshan District, within the Dalian BEST City.
The school serves a community connected to the Japanese business and expatriate network in Dalian, with enrollment of foreign-national children overseen by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Dalian and administered by the school council. The school calendar includes autumn outings, hikes, study tours, and an intramural marathon, along with seminars and student exchange programs, reflecting a focus on experiential and cultural learning. The school participates in local community events, including the year-end party hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Dalian, where students perform taiko and engage with the broader community. The school sits within the Dalian BEST City area in Zhongshan District, underscoring its ties to Dalian's science and technology ecosystem.
The school is governed by a school council that includes parent representation and works closely with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Dalian; enrollment of foreign-national children is entrusted to the school by the chamber, and the school council administers the school. Parent involvement is organized through this structure, coordinating participation in school events and community programs. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Dalian coordinates admissions and community programs in collaboration with the school council. Community events include the chamber's year-end party, where Japanese School of Dalian students perform taiko, illustrating active collaboration among families, the school, and the local Japanese community. The school also offers seminars and student exchange programs that invite family participation and cross-cultural engagement. This structure strengthens ties between families and the local Japanese community in Dalian.
The Japanese School of Dalian, located along Binhai Road in the Economic and Technological Development Zone, follows the educational curriculum guidelines mandated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. Serving students from elementary through middle school, the institution provides instruction primarily in Japanese, alongside focused subject classes in Chinese and English. The campus features standard classrooms, specialized science labs, music rooms, and outdoor athletic grounds. A distinctive element of the school's program is its annual Exchange Learning Day with local Chinese schools, promoting cross-cultural communication and practical language application. Additionally, students participate in traditional Japanese school events, including the annual Undo-kai (Sports Day) and cultural exhibitions. The school also operates a dedicated school bus network to facilitate student commuting across major residential sectors of Dalian.
