Yokohama-Aoba Campus ELC&Kindergarten

The process of admission

The process of admission varies depending on the course. Please contact the nearest campus for details.

The new school year starts in April.
If there is a vacancy in the class, the child can be admitted at any time.

1. Campus tour / Trial lesson / Information Session

Sakura International School and Kansai International School Kobe conduct free trial lessons and information sessions for those who are interested in sending children to our schools or preschools.

Please come to the campus to see and experience the classes. We will explain the details of the course and any questions you may have.
The fodanielleunder will give an explanation of the school's philosophy and vision.

※After School and Saturday School class trial sessions are available for a fee.

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2. Application Form

Explanation of admission policy and other information will be provided. Please submit the application form and other necessary documents to us.

3. Interview For Admission

For transfer to the kindergarten, in addition to the interview, your child will take an examination in English, Japanese, and behavioral observation.

4. Admission Procedures and Orientation

Information on admission procedures and orientation will be provided to those who have decided to enroll their children in our school.

Free Trial Lesson

Baby Class for Pregnancy to 9 months
Toddler Class for 9 months to 2 years old

The trial lesson includes English songs, baby signs, flash cards used in right brain development programmes. It is open to both child and parent/ guardian so you can also experience the lesson content and the atmosphere.

School manager will navigate you in Japanese.

Early Learning Center (1 year old to 2 years old)

You can join us for an English Trial lesson that your child can enjoy and concentrate.
Our curriculum incorporates the development of the Right Brian through programs which include the use of flashcard, dot cards, the alphabet, numbers, and more.

*Trial classes for infants are only available at Higashi-Osaka, Hirakata, Akashi, Himeji, and Yokohama Aoba campuses.

(The trial classes for babies and toddlers are 40 minutes, and the trial for infants is 15-30 minutes.)

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How to proceed

Reservation

Please make a reservation for the trial session online or by phone.

After the reservation

Please come to the school on the date you have booked.
Please check the temperature of both parents and children before coming to the school. If the temperature is above 37.5 °C, we will postpone your visit. Please be sure to wear a mask when coming to the school.

Trial lesson

You can experience the actual class with your child.　(40 minutes).

Course Description

The school manager gives you a brief explanation of the course.　(about 20 minutes)

Information Session for ELC and Kindergarten

Individual school tour

School manager will take you individually to a school tour. School managers will give you information about our course, curriculum, and will hear your personal thoughts and concerns to suggest a suitable course for you and your child. (duration: 90min-120min)

Founder Presentation

Our founder will share her thoughts on founding KIA and her educational philosophy at information sessions. It is also an opportunity to question the “necessary education in an uncertain future” which children will be facing. We have received many comments such as “it helped understand what is important in raising a child”, “it changed our mind of parenthood”. Please feel free to use information sessions as an opportunity for learning. (duration: 120min-150min)

Book a LessoN / Information session »

How to proceed

Reservation

Please make a reservation for the trial session online or by phone.

After the reservation

Please come to the school on the date you have booked.
Please check the temperature of both parents and children before coming to the school. If the temperature is above 37.5 °C, we will postpone your visit. Please be sure to wear a mask when coming to the school.

Information Session