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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): WASC is a regional accrediting body that certifies CAJ's overall educational quality and promotes ongoing school improvement; CAJ has been accredited by WASC since 1976, with a six-year accreditation cycle, a 2024 reaccreditation confirming CAJ through June 30, 2030, and a planned mid-cycle visit in 2027.
Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) is a K–12 co-educational day school in Higashi Kurume, in Tokyo’s northwest suburbs, established in 1950. Instruction is in English and follows a North American curriculum model with Bible classes across grades. In high school, students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and complete a required Senior Capstone research-and-project course. Each fall, “School Without Walls” replaces normal classes for a week so students practice leadership and service around Japan. World languages include Japanese and Spanish, offered from beginning levels through advanced/AP options. Students join co-curricular programs such as robotics, Student Council, National Honor Society, drama and music ensembles. Campus spaces include the ARK building, which houses the cafeteria/kitchen, band room and a multi-purpose room for events and activities. Athletics in the high school profile include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and track.