Christian Education

Kindergarten Through High School

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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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NLIS provides the following:

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• All-English education from kindergarten through high school

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

• Qualified, trained, experienced teachers; 50% of our teachers have a master's degree 

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

• NLIS is a candidate for accreditation and is approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, WASC.  

• Standardized testing is done in all grades, K through 8

​English kindergarten for ages 4 and 5 by licensed teachers

• Working tuition discount available 

• A Japanese teacher trained and licensed from both, a top American university and Japan

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

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

• Students spend half of the day playing at the park and in the gym, singing songs, dancing, and working on dramas.  They learn during play and study time. 

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

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Elementary school, grades one through six

• Trained, experienced American teachers

• Hands-on activities to increase learning

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

• Students become confident and highly fluent in English quickly 

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

• One computer per student in grades 3 through 6 

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

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Junior High, grades 7-8 (junior high 1-2)

• Trained, American and British teachers

• All subjects are taught from high-level textbooks and materials from English-speaking countries including Singapore math.

• one computer per student 

• Students continue to 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)

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High School, grades 9-10 (junior high 3, 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

• advanced placement classes for high school students are available

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

• 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.​

• Practice SAT tests in grades 9 and 10

• SAT test is done in grade 11 for those who want to take it (it is not required for graduation)

T-shirts are being sold now!  If any are interested, please see your child's teacher or the secretaries.  Our students created the original design and the student is selling these for ￥1800 each.  This is a fundraiser for the future high school building.  Each shirt earns 400 yen for the building.

New Life International School is growing and looking for a future building!​ 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!  Please see below the specifics of the building needs.

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Building 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!

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A loving parent started a fundraising site for this goal.  If you would like to help, please see the link:  https://fundrazr.com/newlifehigh?ref=ab_5AzGK5

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Note:  No parent is ever asked or required to donate to the school.  This is only for those who desire to help us with this need.  

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/