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All work and no play? Perhaps, this is the typical image many of us have of the way Japanese kids spend their summer holiday vacations — whether it's the endless reading assignments, the craft-making projects or research reports, the workload seems just enormous. The reality may come as a surprise — the assignments are in fact rather light, the holidays are long and the schools encourage kids to make the most of the summer. The Japanese academic year and holidays at a glanceAs in many countries, Japan’s school year is split into three semesters. The elementary school year starts in the second ...
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The Japanese word "ijime" sounds much more sinister than its English translation, bullying. For today’s Japanese parents, their experience of bullying was back in the days when the kid who was a bit different was the main target—and the other children could rest easy. Today however, every child is a potential victim of modern bullying. Recent increased efforts by educational institutions to resolve and eradicate the harassment offer some hope. Bullying in Japanese schools, or ijime, is an entrenched problem. A study by the Tokyo Metropolitan School Personnel in Service Training Center in 2013 ...
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For families interested in applying to Nishimachi International School — or any other private school in Tokyo for that matter — pencil in April 10, 2021 to attend Nishimachi International School’s virtual open campus event. Nishimachi International School’s open campus events are held annually, usually in September and April, but due to the pandemic, they are currently unable to welcome prospective families in person. At this online event, you will be able to hear from the head of school, elementary and middle school principals, director of learning and the admissions team from the comfort of ...
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