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Saturday School blends a strong academic program with social opportunities to use English for communication and play. It uses native English course materials and offers a Project and Science program on Saturday afternoons. Students are placed in level-appropriate classes and can move between classes as needed, with progress assessed in CEFR terms. Termly field trips and events, such as hiking at Nunobiki Falls and visits to the Osaka Science Museum, supplement classroom learning.
Afterschool Daycare includes daily themes with crafts as part of the schedule. Saturday School features a Regular Performance Day where students present skits or songs to parents, supporting expressive arts. The program maintains a large English-language library with borrowing rights to encourage reading and creative projects. Termly parties and events further incorporate creative activities and celebrations.
The program provides a bilingual environment with English immersion and native or fluent English instruction to support language development and cultural exchange. It uses English-language course materials and emphasizes communication and play in English beyond strictly academic work. Assessments follow the Common European Framework (CEFR) to track progress across language skills. Careers Week is held to expose students to a range of professions and cultural contexts.
The programs offer social opportunities and activities, including termly Fun Days, parties, and trips. A free bus service is available to several surrounding areas, with weekday options depending on demand. The Saturday School library and organized activities encourage social engagement and peer interaction in English. Regular field trips and events provide informal, interest-based experiences outside the classroom.
Afterschool JHS/SHS provides Independent Learning Plans (ILPs) and level-appropriate coursework with ongoing assessment aligned to curriculum goals, supporting individual leadership and professional development through targeted feedback. The program emphasizes English immersion and tailored instruction to help students prepare for higher levels of study. Elementary School runs Careers Week, where professionals visit to share their work and insights, helping students explore future pathways and leadership roles.
Afterschool Daycare includes time for free play, park time, and outdoor activities as part of a daily schedule. Saturday School incorporates field trips and social activities that promote physical activity and wellbeing. A bus service supports safe and convenient access to activities, while a large English library supports reading as a stress-reducing, recreational activity. Regular performances and social events also contribute to students' social-emotional wellbeing.
Kobe Bilingual School (KOBILS) is a bilingual international school in Momoyamadai, Tarumi Ward (west Kobe), offering full-time programs for Kindergarten (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12). The school describes its approach as English immersion with Japanese also taught, including Kokugo, and support for Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) for some students. KOBILS states that its curriculum blends Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence with elements of Japan’s education guidelines as a KOBILS original curriculum. Class sizes are about 13 students, up to a maximum of 20. Distinctive features include a life skills curriculum that teaches practical finance (including budgeting and banking) and an annual Careers Week with visiting professionals.
