One World International School Tsukuba

OWIS Tsukuba integrates pastoral care into its Early Childhood curriculum to support social and emotional development and student well-being. Pastoral Care is embedded in the curriculum with policy-based restorative practices for conflict resolution and bullying. Inquiry-based project work helps students form strong interpersonal connections with others. Positive behaviour is modeled, and kindness is taught to foster healthy relationships with themselves and others. Mindfulness is practiced as part of the program to support students' emotional regulation and overall well-being.

OWIS Tsukuba is not a specialist SEN institution and cannot accommodate students with significant special needs at present. Admissions may consider students requiring mild support, depending on the level of assistance needed. There is no dedicated school counsellor due to the school's size; teachers provide counselling as part of general pastoral care. The school's SEN provisions are not described beyond the admission policy for mild-support cases. Families with more substantial needs should verify individual requirements with admissions before enrolling.

OWIS Tsukuba provides an Academic English Preparation (AEP) Programme designed to help non-native English speakers develop foundational English skills and participate actively in English-language classes. The AEP is segmented into three progressive levels to accelerate language development and enable seamless integration into mainstream classes. Four Month Transition Programme and After-School Intensive English Club (ACES) offer additional English language practice and confidence-building opportunities. English proficiency is assessed during the application process to determine the level of English support needed, and placement into AEP or mainstream classes is based on that assessment. All classes are taught in English across OWIS Japan campuses, with Japanese language offered as Kokugo for natives and Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) for non-natives.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Strong Student Protections, with Pastoral Care embedded in the curriculum to look after students' well-being. Mindfulness practices are incorporated, and policy-based restorative practices help address conflicts and bullying. Inquiry-based projects foster social connections and positive peer relationships, contributing to emotional health. An inclusive, respectful school environment further supports students' emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the school's pastoral care approach, including restorative practices for conflict resolution and anti-bullying measures. The school has a medical emergency plan with access to clinics and hospitals, on-campus nursing support, first aid, and efficient transport to medical facilities when needed. Because there is no dedicated counsellor due to the school's size, teachers provide counselling and support as part of daily pastoral care. Policies emphasize safe, nurturing environments for all students.