Japanese School

The Japanese School is distinguished by many features that make it the optimal choice, including:

• International understanding available only in daily life
• An educational institution affiliated with the Japanese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, implementing educational activities aimed at achieving Japanese-style school education in the Reiwa era
• Learning is conducted primarily in Japanese, using Japanese textbooks
• If a parent returns to Japan after completing their assignment, students can transfer or advance to a Japanese school with peace of mind
• Offers enhanced individualized education and collaborative learning through one device per student
• Has teachers with teaching experience in various prefectures in Japan and Japanese schools, and teachers sent by the non-profit Japan-UAE Organization for Youth Exchange Cooperation and Child Development
• Emiratis also study in Japanese, living and communicating directly in Japanese
• Interaction with Emiratis allows students to learn about local culture and customs, as well as local life and how it compares to Japan
• Develops different perspectives and ways of thinking
• Provides educational experiences that cannot be found in Japan
• Offers English language lessons and Arabic language lessons (two hours per week for elementary school students, one hour per week for middle school students)
• Organizes desert activities (sand skiing and fire lighting), National Day events to learn about Abu Dhabi culture, and Japanese cultural festivals
• Conducts unique educational activities in the region, such as visits to libraries, fire stations, water treatment plants, factories, commercial facilities, and environmental tours and experiences
• Holds sports days in cooperation with the Japanese Association
• Seeks to establish fundamental academic skills and focuses on English language education and ICT, enhancing global competence
• Conducts proficiency tests twice yearly to understand higher education admission standards, contributing to goal setting and learning improvement, and conducts Eiken tests twice yearly, supporting students in gaining confidence in their career choices through qualifications

Key admission and registration requirements include:

• Applicants must be children of members of the Japanese Association and must obtain permission from the school board chairman
• Contact school administration via email for inquiries about transfers and registration, and submit an admission application
• Prepare required documents [required for students transferring from Japan], including:
• Student home environment survey
• Copy of school record
• Health examination card / dental examination card
• Textbook payment certificate
• Registration certificate and transcript in English
• Proof of membership in the Japanese Association
• Copy of Japanese passport (page containing name, photo, etc.)
• Passport-size photo data (father, mother, and student)
• Vaccination record (English), vaccination page from mother and child health handbook
• Copy of UAE ID card (both sides) (father's card, mother's card, and student's ID)

Regarding the Open Kindergarten School Activity: It will be held for Emirati students

Admission Requirements:

• Child must be of Emirati nationality
• Born between April 2, 2021, and April 1, 2023
• Child can join the school from pre-kindergarten stage (3 years) only

Registration Process:

• Open school
• Send email to the school
• Submit application form
• Interviews
• Trial period
• Results

Please note that the school will conduct interviews and registration tests for Emirati children as seats are limited.

The school offers various payment methods. It is preferable to contact the school administration to learn about all available payment methods by phone or email.

The school's programs vary to develop students' academic, mental, motor, and social skills using modern, advanced practical methods that encourage exploration, learning, and creativity. It has allocated various programs including:

• Educational programs
• Health programs
• Recreational programs
• Sports programs

Yes, there is mixing between girls' and boys' classes within the school.

You can view complete tuition fee details through the school's page on the Mdares platform at mdares.ai.

You can contact the school administration to learn about all the awards it has received throughout its educational journey.

• UAE Flag Day event
• Sports Day event
• Various educational and recreational trips
• Healthy food event
• Dental hygiene event
• New Emirati student welcome event
• Open Day event
• UAE National Day event

The Japanese School follows the Japanese curriculum.

The Japanese School is located on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Bateen, West 16, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, the school provides comfortable and safe transportation services for students.

• Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms
• Air-conditioned sports halls
• One device per student
• Outdoor tarpaulin
• Comprehensive library
• Various recreational games
• Spacious outdoor yards
• Sports fields
• Indoor gymnasium
• Modern science laboratories
• Swimming pool
• Large theater

The school implements all strict precautionary measures to ensure student safety and security within the school campus. The most important security measures include:

• Establishing a policy for student security and safety within the school, and publishing and announcing this policy to protect students
• Ensuring continuous supervision of students while under school supervision
• Ensuring all targeted staff and volunteers attend student protection training and participate fully in all training sessions and sign off on student protection training
• Training and educating students on how to act correctly when sudden hazards occur through evacuation drills
• Equipping all school areas with surveillance cameras to continuously monitor students, staff, and visitors throughout the school day
• Ensuring students have a safe and confidential opportunity to report any concerns they may have regarding their safety and welfare rights
• Conducting orientation sessions for parents when registering or enrolling students and at the beginning of each school year to promote this policy and inform them of their roles, responsibilities, rights, and duties
• Immediately reporting any alleged or suspected case of student abuse as stipulated in this policy