OPENING HOURS
Fullday course
8:30~18:00
5 hours course
9:00~14:00
A DAY AT KINDERGARTEN
Subjects vary throughout the week, and a daily activities schedule may vary from school to school. Please contact each school for details.
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9:00〜
Free Play Time
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9:30〜
Homeroom
We say the Laurus pledge in a big voice. We also all move our bodies as best we can and awaken our brains. Children obtain daily conversation such as weather, days of the week, names and variety of vocabulary.
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10:00〜
Math
Students are encouraged to build awareness and readiness for mathematical concepts with hands-on activities to do and real-world problems to solve.
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10:30〜
Exploration time or P.E. (Karate)
Students go to the park and explore the natural environment around them. Once a week we also have a P.E. class and a Karate class with our specialist teachers!
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11:30〜
English
Phonics provides the cornerstone that allow our students learn to read and write. Emphasis is also placed on speaking with a carefully considered syllabus including activities, such as role-play and show and tell.
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12:00〜
Lunch Time
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13:00〜
Science
Epitomizing the Laurus school ethos, science classes challenge students via stimulating thematic units which encourage children to hypothesize, experiment and inquire!
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13:40〜
Closing Circle
The day is brought to a close as children review the day’s content. This is also an opportunity for shared reading time and a goodbye song!
Extended Program
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14:00〜
Study Time
Children learn History and the Social Studies. Let's learn more and more about our world!
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15:00〜
Activity Time
A fun time after school for studying and playing with friends.
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16:00~
Snack time
The time for snack children love.
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16:30〜
Activity Time
Until goodbye time, children enjoy using blocks, playing with balls and reading books.
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18:00〜
Good bye
What a fun day we had! See you next time!
ANNUAL EVENTS
4 APR
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Entrance Ceremony
The principal announces the homeroom teachers and the class rosters for the upcoming school year.
4 APR
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School Excursion
We take our lunches and go out to the park.
5 MAY
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Observation week
In June, we welcome the families of our students to explore our school and see how their child is settling into their new class. We also offer our initial parent-teacher conference, which is a great opportunity to meet and discuss any initial thoughts or concerns and set goals for the year ahead.
6 JUN
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Sports Day
Several schools come together to compete in sports-related events.
7 JUL
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Summer Camp
We hold Summer Camp. Various special programs are available during the summer holiday.
8 AUG
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Water Play
Playing in pools is a lot of fun, but there are many things to learn while playing in the water.
9 SEP
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Field Trip
We take our lunches and go out to the park.
10 OCT
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Halloween
We organize a party and wear costumes to celebrate Halloween.
12 DEC
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Performance Day
Students produce and perform plays entirely in English.
1 JAN
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Eiken test
Students’ progress in English proficiency is tested.
2 FEB
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STEAM Fair
We exhibit projects that utilize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics created by our students.
3 MAR
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Spring Camp
We hold Spring School and Spring Camp. Various special programs are available during the spring holiday.
3 MAR
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Graduation ceremony
Students attend a full ceremony in graduation gowns. They receive a certificate from the principal.
PROMOTION VIDEO
PARENTS’ VOICE
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Initially, I was very worried about whether my child would be able to fit to an English environment, as this was the first time I had ever entrusted my child to a nursery school. Once enrolled, my child adjusted to the class very flexibly thanks to the cheerful and kind teachers and the bilingual nursery staff who support them. I thought that the school lunch and school bus service were very friendly to working mothers.
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In addition to regular lessons, after-school and seasonal camps are available, so there is no need to worry about finding other lessons or childcare.
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On Performance Day, they perform a musical performance on a large stage that includes singing and dancing. The performance was so lively that we couldn't help but watch.
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They do a science presentation in English at the graduation ceremony, and I was so impressed!
LAURUS SPECIAL PROGRAMS
For those who normally attend Japanese-based nursery schools or kindergartens, we also offer attractive programs that external students can participate in, such as Saturday School, which students can attend only on Saturdays, After School, and seasonal events during long vacations.