Japan
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The language of instruction at OWIS Tsukuba is English. Japanese language instruction consists of three periods per week and is provided as Kokugo for native Japanese speakers and Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) for non-native speakers. OWIS Tsukuba offers an Academic English Preparation (AEP) programme to support non-native English speakers, structured in three progressive levels to accelerate language development and integration into mainstream classes. Afterschool Intensive English classes are available for students seeking additional language development.
One World International School Tsukuba is an international day school located at 1400 Kunimatsu, Tsukuba, Japan with its first full academic year beginning in August 2025. The school currently offers education for children aged 3 to 11, starting with Early Childhood and Primary School, and plans to open additional grade levels each year up to Grade 12 by 2033. OWIS Tsukuba’s curriculum is grounded in inquiry-based learning and the campus is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Classes are taught in English, and there is an Academic English Preparation (AEP) programme designed to support learners whose first language is not English. Students eat lunches under teacher supervision, and the school does not have an on-site cafeteria. OWIS Tsukuba operates a school bus service on two routes to support families with student transportation.