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International preschool & primary school in Yokohama

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Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama:
Horizon Japan International School is located in Yokohama, eastern Japan, 30 km from Tokyo. We inspire our students to strive for excellence in all aspects of their development: academic, artistic, social and physical by providing the best possible learning environment which combines a well-balanced curriculum with extra-curricular activities.

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Photo of International preschool & primary school in YokohamaHorizon Japan International School was originally established as an International Mainstream School in 2003, which encompassed preschool, kindergarten and primary school. As we enriched our educational programs following the Cambridge International Curriculum, we had increased number of students, which led to the establishment of the Middle School in 2008. The number of students still has been growing and now we have over 100 students from 20 different nationalities. HJIS is strongly committed to developing an international and multi-cultural perspective among our students and parents. We are working with other schools around the world, and setting new standards of excellence to prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future.

Mission:

The mission of the HJIS school is:
To provide an environment in which all students can grow.
To foster developmental, academic, and social skills.
To develop a positive attitude toward school and learning.
To foster an abiding curiosity.
To develop inner discipline and socially acceptable behavior.

Vision:

Our vision is to provide an outstanding education and promote multilingualism in order to enable students to have full and active roles as global citizens and leaders who will contribute to world peace and respect for individual and cultural differences.

Programs:

Preschool Programme; Primary School Programme through to Middle School with the following subjects following the Cambridge International Curricula: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Japanese Language, Art, Library, Music, Physical Education and ICT.

Accreditation:

Horizon Japan International School is authorized to operate by the Japanese Government, ensuring that the institution meets government standards. Additionally, HJIS is accredited by Cambridge International Programme, and also a member of ECIS, which guarantee the quality of educational programme.

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Address: 1-38-27 Higashiterao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 230-0077, Japan
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