Preschool Program
The preschool program is for children over 3 years old who desire a western approach using a Canadian curriculum to their early education.
We accept students anytime of the year. There are three marking periods, September to November, December to March, and April to June. The school day starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 1:30 pm from Monday to Friday. A full day school program is available for an additional charge.
Program Highlights
In the preschool we emphasize social / emotional development and self-help skills. Children learn a daily routine and how to function as a responsible member of a group. Learning to take care of one's belongings, entering play situations constructively, settling disagreements peacefully and learning to share are all goals of these children. Learning is experiential, and uses a variety of manipulatives and tactile experiences.
With regards to our preschool program, it is worth noting that OYIS is also a candidate school for the Primary Years Program. The school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, and international education that OYIS believes is important for our students.
Application
If you are interested in this program, please contact Osaka YMCA International School for more information and an application form, or download an application form here. Your child can start anytime after they turn three years old, but both space and class size are limited.