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Marie International School offers afterschool and seasonal programs that extend learning beyond the classroom, with both MIS and external students welcome. In primary afterschool, activities include Collaborative Art, Creative Writing, EIKEN, and Dance. Regular classes cover ESL (Speaking and Active Listening), Reading, Presentation & Debate, Science/Experiment, Japanese, Portuguese, Music Appreciation, Arts and Crafts, Math, and English. The Saturday Academy provides English and Math coaching, plus EIKEN/TOEFL and Mind Growth Program, open to MIS and non-MIS students.
Arts and creative activities include Collaborative Art and Creative Writing in the afterschool program, guided by monthly themes. Dance is offered as an afterschool option, and there are classes in Music Appreciation and Arts and Crafts. Cooking and Gym appear as class options within the broader arts/creative curriculum, along with general Arts projects. School Events such as the Christmas Concert provide opportunities for performances and showcases of student creativity.
Language offerings include ESL (Speaking and Active Listening), Reading, Japanese, and Portuguese in core classes. EIKEN and TOEFL preparation are available through the Saturday Academy and related programs. Global Discovery is part of the curriculum to promote cross-cultural understanding. The Christmas Concert provides an English-language performance context that reinforces language use in a cultural setting.
Afterschool activities provide social and hobby outlets, including Collaborative Art, Creative Writing, and Dance. In addition, classes cover Gym, Music, Cooking, and Arts projects as part of the broader afterschool offerings. The Saturday Academy features Mind Growth Program alongside English and Math, creating structured opportunities for collaboration and skill-building. School Events such as Halloween and the Christmas Concert foster cross-age social experiences.
Presentation & Debate is offered as part of MIS's classes, supporting communication and leadership skills. The guiding statement emphasizes Confidence to Be, with Knowing Me, Knowing You, and Expanding Us, which underpins leadership and personal development. Small class sizes (1:8) enable targeted mentorship and leadership opportunities within group work. MIS maintains small classes (1:8) to support individualized guidance and leadership development.
Sports are a focus, evidenced by the Sports Festival that brings students from Preschool to Secondary to compete in mixed-age teams. Afterschool provides Gym and Dance options, supporting physical activity, and the School Camp offers overnight outdoor experiences that build independence. The Mind Growth Program, offered through Saturday Academy, supports cognitive development alongside English and Math learning. School events and wellness-oriented activities contribute to a balanced, active school life.
Marie International School Shukugawa is an English-medium international school located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan’s Kansai region. The school offers nursery, kindergarten and primary education for children from approximately one year old through the primary years. Instruction is delivered in English and the school emphasizes small class sizes, maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio to support close interaction between teachers and students. Marie International School operates as an “All in One School,” providing full-day care from morning to early evening, as well as seasonal programs such as summer, winter and spring schools. The campus is situated in the residential Shukugawa area, known for its local parks and convenient access to public transportation.
