Is it recognised by Japan?

Yes, by the Ministry of Education.

How many students are enrolled?

Approximately 130 in the weekday school.

Is there a Saturday school?

Yes, with approximately 750 students across three campuses.

Is ELD support available?

Yes, English Language Development classes.

Nishiyamato Academy of California

United States, Lomita

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Japanese, English

Fees Unlisted

Ages 5 - 14 years

Pupil numbers 139

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum

Typical class size 6

Strengths Only full-time Japanese day school on US West Coast, 70/30 Japanese-English instruction, Ministry of Education recognised, Bilingual leader development, Saturday school programme

Clubs Summer Camp

Stages Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

Nishiyamato Academy of California is a bilingual Japanese-English full-time day school in Lomita, CA, founded in 1993. The only full-time Japanese school on the US West Coast, it serves Kindergarten through Grade 8 with a 70% Japanese to 30% English instruction ratio, developing balanced bilingual leaders recognised by Japan's Ministry of Education.

www.nacus.org

Lomita, CA 90717.

The Essentials

Location

Nishiyamato is in Lomita, CA 90717.

Stages

Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Type

Private co-educational bilingual Japanese-English day school.

Additional learning support

ELD (English Language Development) classes.

Country affiliation

Japan Ministry of Education recognised overseas institution.

Academics

Curriculum

Japanese Ministry of Education textbooks with 70% Japanese and 30% English instruction. ELD and immersion classes. English exam preparation.

Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ELD (English Language Development) classes.

Admissions

Entrance examinations required. 2026 April enrolment recruiting.

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