Saint Maur International School

Saint Maur supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its pastoral team, which provides learning and emotional support to students. In Elementary School, the homeroom program fosters a positive classroom environment and helps students develop interpersonal skills, teamwork, and problem-solving. A Secondary Advisory Program assigns an advisory teacher to support student progress in assessments and overall wellbeing. An on-site bilingual counselor (English and Japanese) is available to assist students with personal and emotional concerns in a confidential setting. Referrals can be made by teachers, parents, or students, and, when appropriate, referrals to external counseling can be arranged.

Saint Maur has a Learning Support team that provides individualized support through an IEP or intervention plan created in consultation with the Learning Support Committee, teachers, and parents. The student body includes a small percentage of students with special learning needs. Availability of special needs services is limited due to the school's size. The Learning Support Coordinator plans the support with the committee, teachers, and parents, with frequent review meetings to track progress. The admissions criteria note that the level of learning support is limited and that the school may not be able to accommodate students with substantial needs, with probationary/conditional admission used in some cases.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support exists in the Elementary International section, providing push-in and/or pull-out support for beginning language learners. The lessons are tailored to students' language needs and focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing to access the curriculum and cope with language demands. Specialists from the Student Support team, including Learning Support teachers, work with students, parents, and teachers to provide support for students who may require additional assistance or minor learning differences.

Saint Maur offers mental wellbeing support through its Learning & Emotional Support program. The school has an on-site bilingual (English and Japanese) counselor who is available to assist students and provide a confidential, supportive environment. Referrals can be made by teachers, parents, or students, and sessions can be arranged as individual, group, or family appointments depending on need. The pastoral team and leadership emphasize student wellbeing and privacy, and referrals to external counseling agencies can be made when appropriate.

Saint Maur maintains Safeguarding and Child Protection policies to promote wellbeing and protect students from harm, including procedures for reporting concerns. Safe recruitment is conducted for all staff, with reference checks and eligibility to work with children assessed according to country requirements. A Safeguarding Team oversees policies and on-campus safety, with guidelines for visitors and a Child Protection Handbook. All adults on campus, including contractors and regular volunteers, must complete child protection training and sign the school's Code of Conduct. Contact details for safeguarding resources and reporting concerns are published by the school.