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KAIS supports social and emotional learning through a culture of connection, community, and reflection, and through regular teacher check-ins that monitor academic progress and social growth.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a dedicated SEN program or specialist SEN staff; learning support is described as personalized learning with small classes and a Homework Lab to assist with assignments.
KAIS provides an English-language environment with explicit EAL support for students learning English, including an English-only environment to help EAL students improve speaking skills quickly.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Health & Safety Policy promoting health and safety, a Behavior Management Policy fostering a positive community, and a school culture that reflects on thoughts and feelings and resilience.
Safeguarding is addressed by the Child Safeguarding Policy, which outlines procedures to identify and respond to potential abuse, training requirements for staff, and reporting mechanisms.
KA International School (KAIS) is an English-based international school in Tokyo serving children from Pre-K through Grade 12. Students study an American standards-aligned program (including references to American Common Core Standards) and KAIS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The school emphasizes English as its first priority and teaches Japanese as a subject. Facilities highlighted by the school include science labs, libraries, a gym, a music room and an art room. A distinctive feature is KAIS’s “Visible Learning” focus. This is possible as the school has earned Visible Learning Certification through Corwin. High school life also includes an annual “Experience Japan Trip”.