Application Procedures

1. Campus Visits

You are welcome and encouraged to visit our Bentencho campus and meet with the Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) staff.  We are eager to meet you, and we are happy to address any of your concerns and educational needs. 

Please call (06) 4395-1002 to arrange an appointment.

 2. Documents Required for Admission

The application procedure begins with the submission of all of the following documents:

*Regular School Program Application

*Parent Questionnaire

*Health History

*Confidential Letter of Recommendation completed by the homeroom teacher of an elementary school student.  The recommendation should refer to the student's motivation, attendance, disciplinary record, relationships with peers and teachers, social maturity, and involvement in gifted or remedial programs.  It should also refer to the student's current reading and math levels. The letter should be sent directly to the school by the evaluator.

NOTE: Before September 1 of the entering year, all applicants must be at least four years old to apply for the school.  For Kindergarten, applicants must be four years old, and for grade one, six years old. 

3. Resident Applicants

When the above documents have been received, a personal interview will be scheduled with the applicant and at least one parent.  We require all applicants to complete U.S.-based standardized tests in reading and mathematics or attend a full school day evaluation. After considering the information obtained through the documents, tests, and interview, we will inform you of our decision to accept, decline, or defer. 

4. Non-resident Applicants:

We recognize that applicants living outside Japan may not be able to schedule a personal interview at OYIS until their families move to the Osaka area.  We also understand that the decision to locate a family in Osaka is often based on the assurance that there will be space available in a desirable school.  In recognition of this situation, OYIS will accept non-resident students on the basis of an analysis of the documents listed above.  Applicants will be informed of their status in one of the following three categories:

Accepted

The student is accepted for admission to OYIS.  An interview will be required prior to actual enrollment for orientation, course placement, and discussion of any special circumstances.

Declined

Notification will be sent to parents.

Deferred

A place will be temporarily reserved for the student pending a required interview.  This category is used when, in the judgment of admissions personnel, a fair and accurate decision on the qualifications of the applicant cannot be reached without an interview.  It is in the best interests of both the student and the school that there be a reasonable match between the student's abilities and the school's capabilities.  Parents of students in this category, and their local representative contact, will be advised of the circumstances.  

5. Non-Native English Speaking Applicants for Preschool and Kindergarten.

Among non English speaking native applicants, preference will be given to the following applicants: Those who

NOTE: Japanese students with Japanese citizenship may apply only to the Preschool and Kindergarten Programs.  However, exceptions may be made for Japanese students and "returnees" if they first consult with their local Board of Education.

 6. Non-Native English Speaking Applicants

English ability will be evaluated through a test and interview, and the applicant may be required to take ESL programs, which may include summer school.  Exceptions may be made in cases where ongoing use of English, both at home and at school, has demonstrably prepared an applicant for the English-language environment of OYIS.  If the applicant comes from an English-speaking household environment -- wherein English is the primary language used by family members -- this will be taken into consideration.

Application Form

Student's Name (first, last)                                                             

Gender (male or female)

Date of Birth (day, month, year)

Place of Birth                                                                                                  Photo

Nationality                                                                                             

Address in Japan 

Postal Code                                                                                                          

Telephone                                                                                     

Facsimile

E-mail

Years Lived in Japan 

Passport Number 

Place of Issue

Date of Expiration 

Language(s) Spoken

Hobbies / Interests

Name of Last School Attended 

Years Attended

Grades

Address

Name & Position of Contacting Person 

Telephone

Father's Name

Nationality 

Language(s) Spoken

Father's Employer

Position

Business Address

Business Telephone

Facsimile

E-mail Address

Father's Mailing Address if different from applicant

Mother's Name                                                                                                        

Nationality

Language(s) Spoken

Mother's Employer

Position

Business Address

Business Telephone

Facsimile

E-mail Address

Mother's Mailing Address if different from applicant

Living with: ?Both Parents ?Mother ?Father ?Other

Names of Siblings

Ages and Current Grades

Emergency Contact

Contact Name 

Relationship

Phone Number

My child wishes to apply to Osaka YMCA International School

Parent's Name

Signature

Today's Date

Parent Questionnaire

Why did you choose Osaka YMCA International School for your child?

What are your hopes and expectations for your child at Osaka YMCA International School?

What are your hopes and plans for your child after he/she graduates from Osaka YMCA International School with respect to higher education, work or country of residence?

Please describe your child's strengths and weaknesses.

Which of the following statements best describes your child's abilities with the English language? (Please circle and explain)

English is my child's first language.

English is my child's second language.

My child speaks little English.

At what age was your child first exposed to English?

Briefly describe the opportunities your child has had to use English.

Does your child have any special learning needs?  Has your child ever stayed back a grade, or skipped a grade?  Please provide details.

Describe any of your child's previous experiences in remedial or learning disability programs, and/or any of your child's disciplinary/behavioral problems.

Where did you hear about the Osaka YMCA International School?

Religious Policy of Osaka YMCA International School

The YMCA and Osaka YMCA International School are founded upon Christian concepts.  Our students will have the opportunity to experience and learn about Christianity and morality both in the classroom and through school activities. 

Please sign and confirm the following statement:

We agree with the above Religious Policy of Osaka YMCA:

           __________________________     ________________________

           Father's signature    Mother's signature

           DATE: __________________________

Letter of Recomendation

(To be completed by someone familiar with the applicant's academic ability e.g. applicant's teacher)

Date: ________________________________________

                       (Month / Date / Year)

Student's Name: _______________________________    Current Grade: ______

                             (Last)                (First)              (Middle)

Your Name and Title: _______________________________________________

Name and Address of Your Institution__________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? ______________

_______________________________________________________________

Please evaluate the applicant in relation to his or her fellow students as follows:

Academic Qualities

Please describe in detail the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.

Please describe in detail any areas of concern in terms of the applicant's behavior at school.

Please provide your evaluation of the level of support and cooperation demonstrated by the applicant's parents.

Please describe special talents, abilities and interests you have observed in the applicant

Please write any additional comments, concerns, insights and/or suggestions in the space below.

________________________________                           _____________

Your Signature                                         Date

Health History

Student Name ( 生徒氏名 )            Today's Date ( 記入日 )

Birth Date ( 生年月日 )                  Male ( 男子 )    Female ( 女子 )

Grade （学年） Age （年齢）

Name of Doctor ( 医師名 )

Doctor's Phone Number ( 医師の電話番号 )

Doctor ? please describe any deficiencies or abnormalities in the following categories. 特に異常が見られる場合はご説明下さい。

Height （身長） Weight （体重）

Eyes （視力）： Right （右） Left （左）

Color Sensation （色覚）

Hearing （聴力）： Right （右） Left （左）

Respiratory （呼吸器系）

Cardiovascular （循環器系）

Liver （肝臓）

Spleen （脾臓）

Musculoskeletal ( 筋骨格系 )

Skin （皮膚）

Neurological （神経系）

Laboratory Urinalysis （尿検査）： Protein （蛋白） Sugar （糖）

Allergies ( アレルギー ) ：

Drug （薬） Food （食物） Other （その他）

Immunizations ? most of the following immunizations should be administered before attending school. Please contact your physician for further details.

予防接種 ? 入学前に下記の予防接種について医師とご相談下さい。

Parent's Name

Parent's Signature

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