
International Saturday School
Preschool
We create an idealistic environment for young learners to explore and learn by providing a warm, welcoming environment. Students are guided in the acquisition of important social skills, focusing on politeness and good manners. We create a safe environment to help students grow both physically and emotionally.
- Ages: From 1 year and a half to 3 years old
- Courses: Full day course (8:30-18:00), 5 hours course (9:00-14:00)
- Lesson hours: Saturday
- School: Aoyama, Takanawa and Musashikosugi
9:00 Free Play Time |
![]() After greeting their teachers and friends, students put their belongings in their lockers, change out of their uniforms and prepare for the day ahead. |
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9:30 Morning Assembly |
![]() All Laurus students, from preschool to kindergarten, come together to say good morning, sing and discuss the daily agenda. |
9:45 Circle Time / English |
![]() Students and teachers sit together in a welcoming circle to practice daily English, such as numbers, colors and days of the week. |
10:15 Snack & Story Time |
![]() Time to relax, have a snack and read a story. |
10:40 Park Time |
![]() At a nearby nature park we encourage the children to search for new and interesting plants and animals. What will we discover today? |
11:30 ESL |
![]() By playing games, singing songs and exploring our interactive classroom, we learn English in a fun, natural way. |
12:00 Lunch Time |
![]() Learning manners, nutrition and responsibility are all a part of lunch time. |
13:00 Science Art & Craft Time |
![]() Even for our young learners, experimentation and inquiry-based learning is something we focus on. Students are given hands on experience to touch and explore new ideas during our preschool science classes. |
14:00 Nap Time |
![]() After a long day, our preschool students take a nap. |
15:30 Snack Time |
![]() When the students wake up, we have a small snack, and students are given another opportunity to socialize. |
16:00 Activity Time |
![]() We prepare multiple crafts, puzzles and games designed to inspire students to be creative and thoughtful while providing a safe area where they can learn and explore. |
18:00 Good bye |
![]() What a fun day we had! See you next time! |
Kindergarten
Our kindergarten curriculum is based around science and literacy, encouraging experimentation and inquiry based learning. We provide both karate and physical education classes, taught by specialist teaching staff, for physical and mental development.
- Ages: From 3 to 6 years old
- Courses: Full day course (8:30-18:00), 5 hours course (9:00-14:00)
- Lesson hours: Saturday
- School: Aoyama, Takanawa and Musashikosugi
9:00 Free Play |
![]() After greeting their teachers and friends, students put their belongings in their lockers and prepare for the day ahead. |
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9:30 Morning Assembly |
![]() Children from preschool and kindergarten join together for a warm and fun welcome to the day! Teachers review the daily schedule with songs and topical discussions. |
9:45 Circle Time / English |
![]() We develop student's English competency through a communicative programme to improve their listening and speaking skills. |
10:15 Park Time |
![]() Students go to the park and explore the natural environment around them. |
11:15 English |
![]() Phonics provides the cornerstone from which our students learn to read and write. Emphasis is also placed on speaking with a considered syllabus that includes real-world situations such as role-play and show and tell. |
12:00 Lunch Time |
![]() Children enjoy having lunch and socializing with their friends. |
13:00 Science |
![]() Epitomizing the Laurus school ethos, science classes challenge students via stimulating thematic units which encourage children to hypothesize, experiment and inquire! |
13:40 Closing Circle |
![]() The day is brought to a close as children review the day’s taught content. This is also an opportunity for a shared reading time and a goodbye song! |
14:00 Free play & Daily program |
![]() We prepare multiple crafts, puzzles and games designed to inspire students to be creative and thoughtful while providing a safe area where they can learn and explore. |
16:00 Snack Time |
![]() When the students wake up, we have a small snack, and students are given another opportunity to socialize. |
16:30 Study Time |
![]() Students are given time to self-study and do their homework at the end of the day. |
18:00 Good bye |
![]() What a fun day we had! See you next time! |
Elementary
Our Saturday School curriculum gives students the tools they will need for life in the 21st century. The programme includes the award-winning eLearning platform RAZ-Kids where students will improve their literacy skills through our levelled reading programme. They take the EIKEN test at school every year, giving parents a clear indication of their child’s improvement. ICT and STEM lessons also included.
- Ages: Elementary school students
- Courses: 5 hour course (9:00–14:00) ※There is no full day course for Elementary Saturday School.
- School: Musashi-kosugi
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9:30 Homeroom |
Students greet each other and their teacher as they prepare for the lessons ahead. |
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9:40 English |
We develop student’s English competency through a communicative programme improving their listening and speaking skills. |
10:15 EIKEN Test Preparation |
Monthly vocabulary and target phrases are introduced and practised, along with target language to aid students’ EIKEN test preparation. |
10:50 Reading and Writing (Digital Learning) |
Students develop reading and writing skills using eLearning platform of levelled readers which comes complete with comprehension checks and expansion activities. Digital learning on our school iPads! |
11:25 Discovery Time |
Students develop their physical abilities such as balance and coordination through fun activities at the park. |
11:55 Lunch Time |
Students enjoy eating and socializing with their classmates during lunch time. |
12:35 Science |
As the only international science school in Japan, we put great importance on science and the scientific process. We encourage students to use logic and empower them with the skills to carry out their own experiments and investigations. The curriculum covers all the fundamental disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and STEM. |
13:15 STEM/ICT/Programming |
STEM activities focus on engaging in Project Based Learning to research and engineer a solution to a real-world problem, connected to other subject areas being explored at the time. |
13:50 Homeroom |
Students review the day’s activities and homework is set. |
14:00 Goodbye |
See you next week! |