EDUCATION
- TOP
- EDUCATION
Curriculum
The IPC, originating from the UK, aims to cultivate skills essential for success in the global society.
Targeted at ages 5 to 11, it is currently implemented in over 2,000 international schools across 98 countries.
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MEXT-compliant
immersion education
(MEXT, Special Course Schools) -
IPC
International primary curriculum
IPC at JINIS
IPC revolves around thematic learning, designed to transcend subject boundaries and foster multifaceted education. Pupils learning through IPC acquire knowledge and skills demanded in the international community while nurturing an inquiry mindset, leading to deeper understanding and preparation for future learning.
At JINIS, we integrate IPC with Japan's curriculum, offering a unique blend of education. From Year 1 to 6, each grade has two teachers: one international and one Japanese, providing meticulous instruction in both English and Japanese. This approach maintains Japan's educational standards while offering inquiry-based learning with an international perspective.
Nature programme Emphasizing Experiential Learning
In the lower grades, leveraging the natural beauty of Jinseki Kogen, pupils engage in activities such as vegetable cultivation, honey harvesting, and caring for livestock at our school farm, prioritizing insights and learning through experiences. As pupils progress, they participate in harvest experiences like planting rice and harvesting with the cooperation of local farmers. By pounding rice into mochi and even selling JINIS rice, they learn about societal and economic mechanisms firsthand. Additionally, they explore nearby rivers, observe wildlife, study lunar phenomena, and conduct real-life experiments in science, enriching their learning through direct experiences.
Cultural Experience Immersing in Traditiong
As Japan's first full-boarding elementary school, JINIS provides ample opportunities for pupils to experience traditional Japanese culture, including tea ceremonies, zazen, Mochitsuki, Hinamatsuri, and Koinobori. Moreover, international teachers lead events celebrating global cultures such as bonfires, Christmas, and Chinese New Year, broadening pupils' interests and horizons.
Physical Education
Embracing the connection between mind and body, our physical education program nurtures the foundation of lifelong enjoyment of sports, understanding of health and safety, and the promotion of physical fitness. Through seasonal sports like cycling, swimming, golf, tennis, skiing, and skating, pupils learn acceptance of victory and defeat, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the importance of rules and tactics.
Annual schedule 2025-2026
Term 16 April 2025 to 20 June 2025
| Term 16 April 2025 to 20 June 2025 | Early April | Boarding check-in, Entrance Ceremony, Opening Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-May | Spring trip | |
| Late June | Sports Day, Closing Ceremony, Boarding check-out |
Term 22 September 2025 to 12 December 2025
| Term 22 September 2025 to 12 December 2025 | Early September | Boarding check-in, Opening Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Late October - early November | Boarding check-out, Autumn Holiday／Autumn trip | |
| Early November | Boarding check-in | |
| Mid-December | Christmas Concert, Closing Ceremony, Boarding check-out |
Term 35 January 2026 to 13 March 2026
| Term 35 January 2026 to 13 March 2026 | Early January | Boarding check-in, Opening Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-February | Ski trip | |
| Mid-March | Graduation ceremony, Closing Ceremony, Boarding check-out |
Sunday
public holiday
Vacation
