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Switzerland, Zug
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Extracurricular activities are offered to all day-school students twice a week after school. The program provides enrichment beyond the regular curriculum with additional language-focused practice and subject-morrow opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in language assessments such as Kanji review tests, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test to monitor progress and support language development.
Creative and expressive activities include Sports Day badge design and Smile Time participation cards, with student works and related projects shared in the school newsletter. A memorial essay, Tongari-boushi, is published as part of the school's literary output. The program encourages writing and art as part of the broader extracurricular experience.
Zurich local events such as Sechseläuten are part of the school activities, exposing students to local culture. A welcome party for new students introduces them to peers and the community. The Exchange study program allows students to meet with peers from a local school to explore different cultures and languages.
Extracurricular club activities are offered to all students twice a week after school, providing after-school clubs and hobby groups. The events schedule features a range of clubs and activities designed to foster social interaction and shared interests. Participation supports peer collaboration and extracurricular engagement beyond the classroom.
School events include Open Day and Guardian Conferences, strengthening family involvement and school-community communication. A Bazaar is organized to engage families and the broader community in fundraising and community activities. These events help build a sense of community around the school.
Traffic safety classes are provided to students as part of student safety education. Sports Day and Summer Camp promote physical activity, teamwork, and outdoor learning. Open Day and Guardian Conferences foster family involvement and a well-supported school experience.
The Japanese School in Zurich is a full-time Day School with a Saturday School, serving students from age four to eighteen. The Day School comprises a Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Secondary, an International Class (AM/PM), and High School, all following the Japanese curriculum under a School Committee-led administration. The International Class supports students whose mother tongue is not Japanese, while the Saturday School offers two hours of Japanese-language instruction every Saturday for Kindergarten through High School, including the International High School. The Kindergarten program includes Hiragana preparation. The school's facilities include a gymnasium and a library; there is no dormitory, and meals are eaten only in classrooms. A wide range of after-school activities and language-focused enrichment accompany the core program. Extracurriculars include language tests such as Kanji reviews, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, EIKEN, and JLPT, alongside events, exchanges, and community activities that connect students with Zurich life and future pathways.
