Nishimachi International School

Elementary School (ES) - Kindergarten to Grade Five

The elementary principal with students

Welcome to Nishimachi International School one of Japan’s most innovative and successful schools where generations of students, staff, and parents have enjoyed the benefits of an outstanding curriculum, professional faculty and staff, and a close-knit caring community. In our ES, students from kindergarten through grade five thrive in a vibrant community where students learn, play, enjoy, and explore the world around them.

It is a welcoming environment where friendships flourish and personalities develop.
Every stage of learning is important at Nishimachi. Learning embraces both explicit instruction and student centered approaches; responds to the different learning styles of students and to their learning requirements reflecting their gender, age and interests. The individual needs of students are paramount to effective learning. The curriculum is International and is designed following ‘Understanding by Design’ principles.

Our learning environment encourages independence and resourcefulness combined with tolerance, understanding, and respect for differences. Faculty members share the responsibility for the care of each student with the belief that ‘happy students learn.’ As an international school, we encourage a global perspective and give students the necessary tools to compare different events and issues in the past, present, and future across national and geographic boundaries.

A Nishimachi education is about much more than academic programs or subject offerings. What makes us special is our community: our culture of respect, our understanding of diversity, our focus on active learning, trust and communication, and our strong commitment to language learning in both English and Japanese, as well as developing our appreciation of other cultures.

In an environment like this, learning becomes both exciting and stimulating so that each student can achieve his or her personal best results. Nishimachi is a place where students have the opportunity to experience many things and realize their potential!
Every parent wants his or her child to become a happy, confident learner. In Nishimachi’s small community, we work in close partnership with parents, students, and teachers, working together as a team to give each student the care and attention needed to develop self-esteem and confidence the building blocks for school success.

Julie Jackson-Jin
Elementary Principal