Japan, Okinawa
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OCSI enforces a dress code. Clothing should be modest and cover the shoulders to mid-thigh.
OCSI provides an on-site lunch service prepared by Caesar's Kitchen. Menu options are published monthly (e.g., January 2026 and February 2026), and enrollment or cancellations are handled through the Veracross parent portal. The service includes opportunities for special items, such as a birthday classroom service, and dietary requests can be addressed with Caesar's Kitchen.
OCSI is governed by a Board of Directors using a policy governance model. The board sets the mission and vision, and the Leadership Team implements it. The school is incorporated in Japan as an educational institution (Gakkou Houjin) under Japanese law.
Okinawa Christian School International (OCSI) is an English-language school in Yomitan, Okinawa, established in 1957. The campus is described as being in a suburban setting overlooking the East China Sea and about 23 km north of Naha, Okinawa’s capital city. OCSI serves students from PreK through Grade 12 and uses an American-based, Biblically integrated program. In high school (Grades 9–12), students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Beyond the school day, OCSI runs After-School Activities and student “Circles,” with examples such as coding, choir, basketball, Young Engineers, debate, chess, student council (STUCO) and NJHS. The athletics program includes competition with local schools and off-island tournaments in Asia.