Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
United States, Arlington Heights
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
The Chicago Futabakai Japanese School, established by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC), is a not-for-profit organization that administers the Chicago Futabakai Japanese Day School and Japanese Saturday School. The Saturday School began in May 1966 with 49 pupils and 3 teachers in a borrowed space, later moving to Francis W. Parker School; a high school was established, and in 1969 the school relocated to Loyola University Chicago and added a kindergarten. The Day School opened in 1978, and the two facilities relocated to Skokie (Kenton) and Niles (Emerson) as enrollment grew; in 1998 it moved to Arlington Heights. The Chicago method, a Japanese government approved overseas educational facility, operates Day School and Saturday School simultaneously to provide Japanese education to children of JCCC members living in the United States, with the aim of developing globally capable individuals.
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) focuses on member service, educational support, and contribution to local communities to deepen mutual understanding between Chicago and Japan. They host joint events with the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, JETRO, and The Japan American Society of Chicago. JCCC members can enroll their children in the Chicago Futabakai Japanese School, which was established by the JCCC. The Futabakai schools (Day School and Saturday School) are private schools administered by JCCC.
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a Japanese government-approved overseas educational facility administered by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC). The school follows a Japanese Curriculum and operates two parallel programs: a Day School and a Japanese Saturday School, collectively known as the Chicago method. These programs educate children of JCCC member employees living in the United States and are funded by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. The aim is to provide Japanese education for students abroad and to develop individuals who can contribute globally. Sumire Kindergarten is part of the Futabakai offerings, extending the program to early childhood. The Day School opened in 1978, and since 1998 the facilities have been based in Arlington Heights after moves to Skokie and Niles. The arrangement preserves a continuous Japanese schooling pathway for families residing outside Japan.
