English, Christian Education

Kindergarten through High School

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Licensed English kindergarten for ages 4 and 5. 

• Working tuition discount available 

• Japanese teacher trained and licensed from a top American university

• Students learn to read, write, and speak English at an early age much easier

• Students solve math problems, do science experiments, study health, social studies, Bible, and do art projects all in English!  

• Students spend 50% of the day playing at the park and in the gym, singing songs, dancing, and working on dramas.  They learn English during their play! 

• Small classes promote safe and secure learning for our students.

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Elementary school, grades one through six

• Trained, American teachers

• Hands-on activities to increase learning

• Students study Singapore math, language arts (reading, writing, spelling, grammar), science (with a lot of experiments), social studies, health, art, music, Bible, music, and computer in English 

• Students become confident and highly fluent in English quickly 

• Students learn to question and discuss topics as they grow in confidence that their opinions matter.

• Japanese classes are taught by trained, Japanese teachers 4 days a week using Kokugo (the Japanese national textbook)

• Small classes promote safe and secure learning for our students

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Junior High, grades 7-9 (junior high 1-3)

• Trained, American and British teachers

• All subjects are taught from high-level textbooks and materials from English speaking countries

• Students learn to question and discuss topics as they grow in confidence that their opinions matter.

• Japanese classes are taught by trained, Japanese teachers 4 days a week using Kokugo (the Japanese national textbook)

• Small classes promote safe and secure learning for our students.

High School to grade 10 (high school 1)  11th grade (grade 2) will start in 2023, and 12th grade (grade 3) will start in 2024.

• Trained, American and British teachers

• All subjects are taught from high-level textbooks and materials from English speaking countries

• Students develop tools to be high-level thinkers that prepare them to go on to higher education

• Students learn to question and discuss topics as they grow in confidence that their opinions matter.

• Japanese classes are taught by trained, Japanese teachers 4 days a week using Kokugo (the Japanese national textbook)

• Small classes promote safe and secure learning for our students.

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NLIS provides the following:

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• all-English education from kindergarten through high school

• 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio which enables teachers to know the level of the students and to help them to achieve their best

• qualified, trained, experienced teachers 

• advanced placement classes for high school students

• one computer per student in grades 3 through 8

• a safe, loving atmosphere that frees students to have the confidence to express themselves and grow

• NLIS is working hard toward gaining accreditation through the Western  Association of Schools and Colleges, WASC. 

Mission: to equip students to be active, independent, expressive, and loving. 

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Vision: to provide quality Christian education in a loving, family atmosphere. ​

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Student Learner Outcomes:  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 3:14

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God-Centered

Outreaching

Actively expressive

Love Learning

God-centered

We will:

-love and serve God with all our hearts

Outreaching

We will

-always welcome everyone warmly

-help those around us

-show our families love and respect daily

-be good citizens

-respect other cultures 

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Actively expressive

We will

-participate in classes 

-communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

-summarize, analyze, and evaluate information effectively

-use critical thinking and problem-solving in class discussions and writing

-utilize tools of technology skillfully

Love learning

We will

-study responsibly

-pursue learning independently

-read fluently in various genres

-eagerly prepare for higher levels of education

Our students created an original design and the student council is now selling these for ￥1800 each.  

New Life International School is growing! 

If your qualifications match any of the below, please email at newlifekofu@hotmail.com or call the school at 055-287-9577 in English or in Japanese.  NOTE:  We are a Christian school, thus all employees must be Christian.

We are looking for the following:  

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1. Part-time Japanese High School Teacher  日本語の高校の先生

Requirements: 4-year college degree, native Japanese, and a license is preferred.  English is not required. 

Salary:  ￥2000 an hour

Time:  Flexible - 1 to 3 45 minute classes, 4 days a week, Monday through Friday. 

Interested applicants, please call the school 055-287-9577 during school hours, 9 to 4, weekdays.  

2. Part-time English as a Second Language Teacher 

Requirements: a 4-year college degree and native or be very fluent in English. 

Salary:  Flexible, competitive hourly rates.   

Time:  Flexible times 3:00 to 4:30 Mondays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays

Interested applicants, please call the school at 055-287-9577 or 090-6014-2663 during school hours, 9 to 4, weekdays.  

3. Part-time Office assistant to help with the administration.  This position can start as soon as possible.  The hours are flexible, Monday through Friday.  Interested applicants, please call the school at 055-287-9577 or 090-6014-2663 during school hours, 9 to 5, weekdays.  Japanese and English are needed for this job. 

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NLIS is looking for a future building!

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We are growing out of our present buildings and our secondary students will need another building in the near future.  We are asking for help in finding a good place to purchase or rent for our junior high and high school students.  To help pay for this need, the students will have fundraisers, work in flea markets, and sell original t-shirts, but we need more help! Can you help us?  Please see below the specifics of the building needs.

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Goals:

1. Three or more rooms that are at least 18-20 tatami mats (36 square meters) for classrooms

2. An extra 10-mat (or 16.5 square meters) room for Japanese classes and other support classes

3. A 5 or 6-mat room for storage

4. At least 3 separate toilet areas

5. A kitchen

6. Walking distance to a park or a large field for sports

7. Preferably within a 25-minute walk from our school 

8. At least 5 parking places, or a parking area close by

9. A bicycle parking area

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Capital is needed to purchase or rent the above. 

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Please contact the school if you can help us in any way with getting a building.  If you know of a building that might fit our needs, please tell us!

"It's Just Amazing Grace" sung by 3/4 graders, accompanied by 5/6 graders on ukuleles.

New Life International School (NLIS) is sponsored by New Life International Church, a Protestant evangelical church located in the same building.  NLIS students do not need to attend any church or be Christians to be enrolled in our school.  Please read the site "Christian Education" to understand more fully how we teach.  For more information about New Life International Church, visit our website: http://www.newlifechurchkofu.com/