Marie International School Shukugawa

Marie International School's SEL approach centers on its guiding statement 'Confidence to Be.' It defines this around three traits: Knowing Me (self-awareness), Knowing You (empathy and effective communication), and Expanding Us (courage, resilience, open-mindedness). Teachers act as facilitators who model responses to student experiences and provide a supportive net to help students cope with challenges. The school emphasises social and emotional skills through its values, notably empathy, respect, and strong communication. Small class sizes (a 1:8 teacher–students ratio) support close relationships and timely, individualized social-emotional development. The Extended Learning offering, including Saturday Academy, reinforces SEL by providing language support and structured personal-growth activities such as the Mind Growth Program and beginner-to-advanced English options.

The MIS public materials do not list a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN provisions. The school notes small class sizes and close teacher–student engagement as a general support mechanism (1:8 ratio), which can aid learners with diverse needs. After-school and Saturday Academy programs offer differentiated English and mathematics instruction (Beginner and Advanced levels) and a Mind Growth Program, illustrating a range of supports beyond standard classroom teaching. There is no explicit mention of the kinds of Special Educational Needs MIS can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. Therefore, MIS's publicly available information does not specify formal SEN staffing or targeted SEN services.

MIS provides explicit English-language support through its Saturday Academy, which is open to current MIS students and external learners. English and Math classes in Saturday Academy are divided into Beginner and Advanced levels, ensuring instruction matches each learner's proficiency. The program includes an EIKEN®/TOEFL class as part of its English-support offerings, along with a Mind Growth Program. The school emphasises English-language development in its extended programs, including a Summer Program that promotes an All-English environment in practice (no-Japanese policy in that context). For families where home use of English is limited, MIS notes a focus on English language growth within its after-school and Saturday offerings.

MIS articulates a pastoral-oriented philosophy through its guiding statement, which highlights teachers as facilitators who support students in navigating emotional events and developing resilience. The school highlights small class sizes (1:8) to enable close relationships and attentive care from staff. School events are designed to promote a sense of community and mutual respect among students, supporting social belonging and wellbeing. The All in One School model extends supervision from 9:00 to 18:00, helping families with long days and potentially reducing stress related to care arrangements. Extended Learning and after-school options provide structured, supervised environments beyond core hours, contributing to a sense of safety and routine for students.