Japan, Tokyo
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KAIS offers a double diploma program blending Alberta Education with the Japanese curriculum. The Alberta program includes a Global Studies course scheduled to open in April 2025, and graduates receive an Alberta diploma. Alberta Education emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and communication, as well as the ability to utilize ICT within the learning process. The timetable shows core subjects including Japanese ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Arts, with Alberta- and Japanese-qualified teachers delivering instruction.
Ariki Memorial Hall and a tea ceremony room are used for physical education, club activities, and cultural arts, including tea ceremony classes. The Alberta timetable includes Arts as a subject in the course sequence. The facilities support arts and cultural activities, with spaces for performances, rehearsals, and related events as part of the school program.
The English Lab provides interaction with native English teachers and Eiken exam preparation. KAIS operates an Alberta curriculum alongside the Japanese program, exposing students to international perspectives through courses such as Global Studies. Social media posts show field trips to the Canadian Embassy and a Paris Peace Conference simulation, illustrating language and cultural learning opportunities. Tea ceremony classes and a dedicated tea ceremony room support traditional cultural education as well.
Club activities are held at the Ariki Memorial Hall, and the lounge is used for meetings and club activities throughout the school year. The school maintains a Students Council, reflected in a Students Council fee within the tuition schedule. CALM (Career and Life Management) is included in the timetable, supporting teamwork, communication, and social skills in a formalized course.
CALM (Career and Life Management) is included in the Alberta timetable, addressing personal development and prepared planning for life beyond school. The Career Guidance Room provides study support and guidance for post-secondary planning. A Students Council exists to foster leadership, collaboration, and representative student voices.
The campus features athletic facilities including a main gymnasium, a smaller gymnasium, an outdoor tennis court, and an enclosed rooftop activity area. Physical Education is part of the timetable (P.E.10) and Health inquiries appear in the schedule. CALM also addresses well-being and life management as part of the curriculum.
Kunimoto Alberta International School is a six-year all-girls program in Tokyo offering Grades 7 through 12. The school delivers both the Alberta (Canada) curriculum and the Japanese national curriculum, allowing students to study within an international academic framework while remaining in Japan. The campus is located in Setagaya Ward, a residential area in western Tokyo and is within walking distance of Kitami Station on the Odakyu Line. This makes the school accessible from central parts of the city. Facilities include a library, computer room, science rooms, gymnasium, tea ceremony room, kitchen facilities and outdoor sports areas such as a lacrosse field and tennis court. A distinctive feature noted by the school is that it operates an Alberta-accredited program in Japan, with instruction aligned to Alberta Education standards. Students can also participate in a wide range of clubs, including arts, sports, language and service activities.