KCIS - Kanto Christian International School

AKA: KCIS

Established: April 1995

Principal: Randell C. Stafford

Purpose: To provide a Christian-based education that values individuality and nurtures sound, honest, and internationally-minded children. Specifically, to teach respect for people and the importance of each individual as created by God.

Structure: The school is a church school/homeschool based on the members of the church, both students and teachers. (There can be exceptions for children from outside the church.)
Term: Grades are graded in four terms from September to June (with counseling based on the student’s situation to ensure unity and cooperation between the school and the home).

Examinations: On average, an exam is given once a month for all major subjects. All students take the Terra Nova 2/CAT 6 Standardized test once a year to assess their academic ability. Senior high school students are further measured by taking the EIKEN Levels 2, Semi-first 1, and 1, as well as the SAT, TOEFL, and TOEIC tests.

Course Content

CORE SUBJECTS: Bible, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science

OTHER SUBJECTS: computer, music, home economics, physical education, art, Japanese, calligraphy, typing etc.

OTHER SPECIAL EMPHASIS:
Reading comprehension - reading English books, writing book reports
Developing individuality - furthering hobbies, presentations (after summer vacation)
Cooperation - theater and music performance presentations
Extracurricular activities
Monthly Outing: music and classical culture appreciation, factory/science/natural history museum visits, field trips, potato digging, etc.
Yearly Outing: camps - Minami-Izu Rinkai Gakuen, Akagi Rinkan Gakuen

MAJOR EVENTS:
English plays: “The Birth of Christ,” “Cherry blossoms Grandpa,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Cinderella,” “The Sound of Music,” “Newsies,” “Sign Dance,” “The Birth of Christ” (again several times,) “What’s Easter?” (screen performance), “No room in the Hotel” (hybrid performance), etc.

Japanese plays: “The Story before Christmas (from the Old Testament),” “The Story after Christmas” (from the New Testament),

Introductions of home countries by people from all over the world, talks by specialists, etc.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTE: Classes are mostly conducted in English, with historical and cultural appreciation for native Japan. Although we are a small private school, we are able to offer a well-developed curriculum and a wide variety of activities such as those described above with the cooperation of parents. The average English proficiency of our students is very high, and they are highly rated by universities and employers. The school has also been well-received for its drama and music performances, and the children’s growth has been seen by the people around them, making them a part of the local community.