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KOBILS supports social and emotional learning through a weekly curriculum review where children discuss and reflect on their week in their native language, with opportunities for feedback and expressing concerns to support pastoral care.
KOBILS provides inclusive practices evidenced by mobility-accessible facilities (elevator, widened doors, accessible toilet) to support students with mobility challenges; information on a dedicated SEN program or specialist SEN staff is not publicly disclosed.
EAL support is integrated via English immersion with Japanese instruction, with the minority language prioritized in Kindergarten and early grades; there is no separate EAL program publicly disclosed.
Mental wellbeing is considered in health and safety planning, with the policy noting balance of hygiene and safety measures with mental health concerns.
Safeguarding and safety are prioritized: KOBILS is fully registered with Kobe City, maintains a high staff‑to‑student ratio with qualified hoikushi and nursery staff, and uses SECOM security.
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.
