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Tohoku International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through an inclusive, school-wide framework. The school uses a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to provide targeted and systematic assistance to students with varying needs. Regular Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) classes are included as part of Tier 1 universal supports. A designated Student Support Lead coordinates interventions, supports differentiation strategies, and reviews data to ensure students receive needed support. An EAL/SEL Teacher contributes to SEL by addressing language-related social-emotional needs within the learning program. Safeguarding and inclusion policies underpin SEL by emphasizing wellbeing and a safe, supportive environment (turn6view0; turn7view0; turn4view0).
Tohoku International School describes an inclusive approach to SEN within its Inclusion Policy. The policy outlines a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) process developed in collaboration with the student, parents, teachers, and Leadership. Possible additional educational needs are categorized as cognition and learning, communication and reading, behaviour, social and emotional, and physical and sensory. A designated Student Support Lead coordinates addressing student concerns, developing resources, and reviewing data to ensure interventions are available. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is included within MTSS, with differentiation and accommodation to enable access to the curriculum. Admissions decisions for students with additional needs consider resource availability; inclusion is described as ongoing but constrained by resources (turn6view0; turn6view0; turn6view0; turn6view0; turn6view0).
EAL services are provided under an EAL policy that promotes equality of opportunity for learners for whom English is an additional language. The policy notes that students requiring English language support incur an EAL fee, and the level is reviewed twice a year. The EAL team includes an EAL Teacher and an EAL Coordinator who deliver language support and integrate it with the mainstream curriculum. EAL support is integrated with MTSS and the Inclusion Policy to ensure access to learning. Instruction is delivered primarily in English, with emphasis on developing students' mother tongue and targeted pull-out lessons as needed (turn6view0; turn7view0; turn8view0).
Mental wellbeing is supported through SEL within MTSS and safeguarding practices. Regular SEL classes are part of universal supports under MTSS, contributing to students' social and emotional development. Safeguarding policies emphasize the protection of physical, emotional, and mental well-being and safety. The Student Support Lead coordinates well-being interventions and reviews data to tailor supports. The EAL/SEL Teacher contributes to student wellbeing by addressing language-related social-emotional needs (turn6view0; turn4view0; turn4view0; turn7view0).
Safeguarding at TIS centers on protecting the well-being of students and staff within a safe and inclusive environment. Safeguarding focuses on prevention, identification, and management of child safety. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Dianna Dawson and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Robert Zehmke. If safeguarding concerns arise, contact safespace@tisweb.net, monitored by the DSL and DDSL. The Safeguarding Policy follows international and local best practices and includes ongoing staff training and clear reporting procedures (turn4view0).
Tohoku International School (TIS) in Sendai, Miyagi is the only international school in Japan’s Tohoku region offering an IB education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with authorization for both the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). English is the medium of instruction, and the school provides EAL support for students who need additional help with English. Secondary students (Grades 7–12) study subjects including English, History, Science, Mathematics, Japanese, Global Issues, Physical Education and Arts,.The school also integrates technology through its BYLT (“Bring Your Own Laptop”) program. A distinctive tradition is the school’s annual, all-English spring musical, produced every year with students performing on stage and backstage. After-school activities run throughout the year and include options such as programming, basketball, gardening, film-making and yoga, with bus transportation service available.
