Osaka YMCA Saturday School
The Osaka YMCA International Saturday School is an extension course of Osaka YMCA International School. It is an English class for children attending regular Japanese kindergartens, elementary schools and junior high schools.
We offer a wide variety of programs such as Language arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Art and Crafts, Physical Education, Music, IT studies and Cooking throughout the year. In addition to the subject studies, special events such as the Halloween Party and the Christmas Party are scheduled.
The main aim of the OYIS Saturday School is to foster global minded persons. We will teach communicative English, emphasizing phonics and activity oriented language instruction. Children learn English naturally through participating in fun activities.
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Events |
Observation |
Progress Report |
Make-up Lesson Ticket |
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Orientation Day (Apr. 2) Orientation at New Facility (Sep. 3) Christmas Party (Dec. 12) Christmas Concert (Dec. 17) |
Parents can observe the classes 3times a year. *In semester 2, Halloween Party will be held instead |
We issue a progress report in the end of each semester. |
We issue make-up lesson tickets for absence. (10 tickets Max. for a year) |
☆ We provide a program which cultivates creativity and critical thinking skills based on the Osaka YMCA International School philosophy.
☆ Naturalistic Approach
Spending a day with a foreign home room teacher, study and interact in English in a natural environment.
☆ Special emphasis on computer literacy
Children have an opportunity to develop both their vocabulary and technology skills.
☆ Content-based learning
Children enjoy a variety of activities, such as cooking, arts and crafts, swimming and sport activities, through the medium of English.
Application Fee: 2,000yen(from Elementary school student)
Entrance Fee: 20,000yen
If you attend our intensive program, entrance fee is free.)
Tuition: 30,000yen per month(Except August)
*An additional text fee will be requested.
Kindergarten Class
Preschool Class: (Nensho)
KA Class: (Nenchu)
KB Class: (Nencho)
Elementary Class (G1-G6)
Elementary A Class (beginner)
Elementary B Class (beginner-intermediate)
Elementary C Class (intermediate)
Elementary D Class (advanced)
*12 students in 1 class (except preschool class: 10 students)
*Elementary classes are divided into 4 levels based on level check test.
*Teachers are supported by Japanese bilingual teaching assistants when it is necessary.
Advanced Class in Elementary: ACE Class (G1-G6)
ACE 1 / ACE 2 / ACE 3
*15 students in 1 class
*You have to take a test before you are joining class
*Teachers are supported by Japanese bilingual teaching assistants when it is necessary.
Teachers
All the Saturday School teachers are either ESL specialists or certified school teachers.
Advanced Junior High Class
Advanced Returnee Class (ARC)
*15 students in this class
*You have to take a test before you are joining class
Lesson times
Kindergarten Class/ Elementary Class/ ACE Class
9:30-14:50 (Students can stay at school until 15:30 for after school program)
ARC Class
10:30-16:30
Make-up Lessons
The office provides make-up lessons annually.
Kindergarten and Elementary students; maximum 10times
Junior High students - maximum 3 times
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9:15 – 9:30 |
Coming to School |
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9:30 – 10:20 |
Instructional Time |
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10:20– 10:50 |
Morning Recess |
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10:50– 12:00 |
Instructional Time |
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12:00– 13:00 |
Lunch & Recess |
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12:50– 14:50 |
Instructional Time |
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14:50– 15:30 |
After School Program |
Year long Schedule
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Semesters |
Schedule |
Number of Lessons |
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1st Semester |
2nd April 2011 Saturday – 2nd July 2011 Saturday closing on school days: April 16th, April 30th and May 21st |
11 |
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2nd Semester |
3rd September 2011 Saturday – 17th December 2011 Saturday closing on school days: October 8th |
15 |
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3rd Semester |
7 January 2012 Saturday － 17 March 2012 Saturday closing on school days: February 11th |
11 |
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Number of Annual Lessons |
36 |
