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The Japanese International School (JIS) describes itself as a small school with a big heart and emphasises values of Kindness, Commitment and Respect. The school commits to learning beyond the classroom with Outdoor Learning, Camps & Trips, and a focus on a Sustainable Future. Regular trips and clubs, such as a P6 overseas trip to Taipei and a Tech Club, illustrate practical, inquiry-based learning outside the classroom.
The school supports arts and creative endeavors as part of a holistic program, including opportunities for exploration and expression through activities and projects highlighted in community showcases.
Language learning is central to all learning at JIS. English is the primary medium of instruction, with Mandarin and Japanese offered as additional languages. The Additional Languages program provides four 45-minute sessions weekly for P1–P6 and two sessions weekly for Reception from Term 2. The language program is closely integrated with the Programme of Inquiry, linking Units of Inquiry to Mandarin and Japanese studies.
JIS fosters a sense of community through events and clubs, including buddy programs and cultural activities that encourage collaboration, responsibility, and mutual respect among students and families.
Community engagement is encouraged through service-oriented activities and events that connect students with broader communities, reinforcing the school's values of kindness and respect.
The school features student opportunities that promote leadership and personal growth through inquiry-based learning, collaborative projects, and school-wide events that emphasize responsibility and ethical action.
Outdoor learning and physical activities are part of the holistic approach, with camps, trips and sports-related events that support physical well-being and well-being through community connection and active participation.
Japanese International School (English Section) serves children from Reception to Primary 6 on a green, spacious campus in Tai Po Kau, North East New Territories. The school is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2007. English is the language of instruction, and students also study Mandarin or Japanese as a second language. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a large gymnasium, an all-weather astro-turf field with running track, libraries, and specialist rooms for languages, science, art, music, drama, and computing. Distinctive programmes include Outdoor Learning with regular field trips and annual camps, and a strong Technology strand supported by Tech Club activities such as LEGO robotics and coding. The school links directly to International College Hong Kong (ICHK) to offer a through-train pathway up to age 18. The community also operates a House System, featuring events such as Sports Days and a Swimming Gala.
