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OCSI's School Counseling Team supports all students' academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development by providing guidance, college and career counseling, and pastoral support. Counselors meet individually with students, lead developmentally appropriate lessons in classrooms and small groups, and partner with families and staff to help every student thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is rooted in biblical faith and community and aligns with OCSI's mission and values. Counseling programs are organized by grade level with focus areas including executive functioning, peer relationships, transition support, personal resilience, and collaborative planning with educators and parents. The aim is to help students discover their God-given identity and purpose and to guide them toward excellence in character, informed decision-making, and compassionate service.
OCSI does not provide IEPs or 504 plans and does not have Special Education teachers who can work one-on-one with students. Acceptance of students with ADD/ADHD depends on whether the school can provide accommodations, with examples including seating arrangements or extra time on assignments. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution and does not list a broader range of SEN categories it supports. Publicly described SEN provisions are limited to the accommodations noted above, and more intensive supports would not be available within the school.
OCSI classes are taught in English, using an American-style curriculum. ESL/Literacy support is available for English learners. If a student is identified as needing ESL support, a literacy/ESL fee may apply starting the next school year. Identification and delivery of EAL services are discussed in admissions-related resources. This indicates that EAL support exists within the school's student services framework.
OCSI supports student mental wellbeing through the School Counseling program, which addresses personal, social, academic, and spiritual growth. The counseling team works with students individually, in groups, and in classrooms, and collaborates with families and staff to foster well-being and resilience. The program is framed by biblical values and the school's mission to Excel, Grow, and Serve, emphasizing belonging, character, and healthy decision-making. Focus areas by grade level include executive functioning, peer relationships, transitions, and personal resilience.
OCSI maintains a Child Safeguarding Policy & Procedures (Public) and related documents, including a Student Code of Conduct, a Computer and Technology Acceptable Usage Policy, and a Staff Code of Conduct. The school is committed to making the environment a safe place for children to learn. These policies detail safeguarding measures, expected behaviors, and reporting procedures to protect students. The Student Code of Conduct and related policies form the core safeguarding framework for the school.
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.
