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Japan, Kyoto
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The school provides a part-time bilingual counselor (clinical psychologist) to offer psychological support to parents and students. The counseling room is on the 4th floor and is open every Thursday and once a month on Monday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The School Chaplain leads worship services weekly and Christian values are explored through chapel and related activities.
The Health Office includes a bilingual school nurse on duty from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A part-time bilingual counselor provides psychological support to students and parents, coordinating with health staff to support student wellbeing.
The school has a Child Protection Policy with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect. Abuse is defined to include physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect, inappropriate peer-to-peer behavior, and online harassment. A designated Child Protection Officer handles concerns, and staff are mandated reporters with regular training. Confidential reporting is available, including an anonymous report form; the policy is reviewed annually. The designated Child Protection Officer is Gavin Storey.
Doshisha International School Kyoto (DISK) is a Japanese-registered IB World School located in Kansai Science City, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. Established in 2011 as part of the Doshisha International Academy, the campus sits in a rural setting with mountain views. Facilities include a gym, outdoor grounds, Kizuna Terrace, a Science Lab, a Library with nearly 20,000 books in Japanese and English, plus an Art Room, a Music Room and Kizuna Hall. The school delivers the IB curriculum in English for students aged 11 to 18, with a Middle School Programme (MSP) for ages 11–16 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework used for grades 9–10, comprising eight subject groups and an inquiry-based, concept-based approach. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers six subject groups, requires study in at least two languages, and includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS; DP total score up to 45. The motto Learning for Life, Learning for the World, Learning for Love guides principled, internationally minded learners. DISK is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). After-school clubs include Model United Nations and Yearbook Club.
