FAQ
FAQ
Q. Since my child already has school experience, is it possible for him/her to enter a higher class than the standard age / school year regulation?
A. No. Every child will enter according to the standard age / school year regulation.
Q. Can parents observe lessons? Are there any days parents can join the classroom?
A. There are parent participation days available at each of our schools which include classroom
observation.
Q. How are parents informed of their child’s progress?
A. Termly reports are given to parents. These inform parents about their child’s progress in social,
emotional, physical, and academic areas, and discuss appropriate goals and strategies moving forward.
Not only that, but teachers regularly communicate with parents through an app informing parents on
regular goings on in the classroom.
Q. How does the curriculum for each age-group differ?
A. In Foundation class, we utilize Early Years Foundation Stage from the UK (EYFS). From Preschool to
Secondary school, we follow the International Baccalaureate Programs.
Q.What can parents do at home to support their child’s studies?
A.We recommend you continue to communicate in whatever language you consider your mother tongue.
Your child’s development as a person includes culture and heritage to help them form a secure identity. If
you do not speak English at home, that is ok. We hope all our children develop to be multilingual learners.
The best support you can give at home is to help them feel secure and loved. This will give them courage
to try new things and ask good questions.
Q.Is it okay for children to learn English even though they are yet to fully acquire their native language?
A.It is best for children to learn new languages from an early age. Young children are capable of learning
multiple languages at the same time.
Q. How can we send an application form to EIS?
A. Parents should fill out the online application form on the EIS website. For next year’s Grade 1 in the
year 2023-2024, please click this link to check the details.
Q. We would like to know the school bus route and the timetable.
A. The school bus route is on the website. Please contact us if you would like to know the bus timetable.
Q. Do you provide School lunch (Kyu-shoku)?
A. Students either bring their own lunch from home or order School lunch.
Q. Do you have any after-school programs?
A. For ELC students, there is morning daycare from 8:00AM and afternoon daycare until 18:00. For
Primary school and up, we have ‘Study hall’ until 16:30.
Q. Do you have any support for students whose English language proficiency is low?
A. We have an EAL support program for students in Pre-K and up. If students need EAL support, it is
mandatory and there is an additional fee.
Q. How many students are in each class?
A. The maximum number of students for the Foundation class is 18 students. For other classes, the
maximum number is 26 students.
Q. Do you accept new students throughout the year?
A. If there is a vacancy in the class, we accept new students throughout the year.
Q. How can we pay the tuition and other fees?
A. We accept only bank transfers. There is information on the website
Q. Parents do not speak English. How do we communicate with the school?
A. We help parents if needed. Apps such as ClassDojo and Seesaw do auto-translation so that parents
can send messages in Japanese or other languages.
Q. Please send a booklet or a pamphlet on EIS by mail.
A. The newest information is on the website. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Q. Can my child have a trial lesson or can we watch lessons?
A. We do not have trial lessons and we do not invite visitors into the classrooms. However, we can take
you for a school tour. Please let us know your availability through the contact form.
Q. Which class is for my child?
A. The school year starts in September. Please check the list below
* Year 2022-2023: present – July 2023
** Year 2023-2024: August 2023 – July 2024
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
