New International School of Japan is a school where...

...discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or place of origin does not exist.

• Diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

...dynamic bilingualism or multilingualism is individually nurtured.

• Every child becomes bilingual or multilingual over time.
• Academic and social skills in both English and Japanese are developed throughout the curriculum.
• The home language(s) of each student are celebrated, encouraged, and supported.
• Students have the opportunity to learn Chinese as well.

...the students retain and/or develop self-motivation, a healthy self-image, and an appreciation of others by

   virtue of what they are able to learn and accomplish within a school environment designed for their

   enjoyment and success.

• A healthy self is developed through the engagement of skills for learning, work and life, skills that incorporate but are not limited to collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect and appreciation, inquiry, problem-solving, attention to audience, and effective use of language; as well as, technical skills and academic and artistic inspiration.
• The multiage and multilingual context celebrates and reinforces diversity in learning and thinking and transformational possibilities over time.
• Through the development of a broad range of interests and skills, the students will develop the capacity to find or create a place for themselves in the wider world with independence and courage.
• Spacious classrooms and an abundance of books, hands-on materials and technological resources are provided for the enrichment of the students’ learning experience.

...standpoints/individual points of view are considered, developed, understood, and appreciated in context.

• Students develop a growing capacity to evaluate complex environmental, scientific, cultural, technological and ethical issues.

...the curriculum is always in the process of development, based on the latest research and experience in

   teaching and learning, especially as regards multilingual and multiage education.

• Administrators and teachers constantly reflect on and improve their understanding and implementation of effective teaching and learning, both individually and through the professional development opportunities offered.

...orientations and other opportunities are provided for parents so they may actively support their child’s

   education.

• Throughout the school year, multiple and varied opportunities are available for families to learn, engage with, and appreciate the learning at NewIS.

...professional placement counseling is provided for options after NewIS.

It is further stated that:

THE ABOVE GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY BASED, MULTIAGE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM THE STANDARDIZATION AND RIGIDITY OF THE TRADITIONAL AGE-GRADE SYSTEM.

The above mission is really the “bottom line” as far as this school is concerned. We are confident that if we all work together in furtherance of this mission, the school will become better and better on behalf of the children.

                                                                                                            --Steven Parr;

                                                                                                              Founding Director/ Head of School