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New Life International School
Our School
New Life International School uses the American curriculum and offers Advanced Placement courses. We welcome inquiries from all interested students. Students are accepted throughout the year. Please contact the school office to arrange a class visit and a tour of our school. Students are welcome to visit for a free day.
New Life International School celebrates cultural diversity, representing over a dozen nationalities. Respect for universal human rights is valued, and NLIS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. Learning to respect other cultures is a focus of the school's learning as the world continues to grow globally connected.
NLIS provides American education the following to all grades, one through high school:
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Qualified, trained, and experienced teachers.
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Education that meets the digital age standards with a computer for every child in every classroom from grades two through eight.
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Reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, and Bible in English daily
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Many NLIS students pass the EIKEN English Tests.
Two Japanese courses:
One for Japanese speakers:
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Japanese teachers teach Japanese literacy classes four days a week in grades 1 through 12; students learn grade-level kanji and read from the National Japanese textbooks.
And for non-Japanese speakers:
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Japanese teachers teach Japanese as a second language in grades 3 through 6, and 7 through 12 four days a week. Students study to pass the international Japanese Proficiency Language Tests, N5 through N1.
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A low 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio provides for more individualized learning.
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Global and forward-thinking, with opportunities to explore other cultures and share individual traditions internationally.
What is WASC?
The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) is a respected international accrediting organization. WASC accreditation is a voluntary process that helps schools demonstrate high-quality learning and a commitment to ongoing improvement.
What does WASC accreditation mean for a school?
WASC accreditation shows that a school is committed to:
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A clear mission and meaningful learning goals
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A learner-centered approach that regularly reviews student progress
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Ongoing self-evaluation and improvement
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Professional review by trained peer educators
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Qualified staff and well-organized educational programs
Accredited schools continuously reflect on their practices and plan intentionally for the future.
Why is WASC accreditation important?
WASC accreditation:
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Confirms that a school is delivering a credible, effective educational program
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Validates the integrity of the school's curriculum and transcripts
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Supports the transfer of credits to other English-speaking schools worldwide
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Strengthens college and university recognition
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Encourages continuous improvement through external feedback from experienced educators
New Life International School is fully accredited by WASC in all grade levels.
Dual Enrollment for Japanese Citizens
Most international schools in Japan are not officially recognized by the Ministry of Education as compulsory education schools. For this reason, many Japanese families at New Life International School choose dual enrollment, which allows a Japanese citizen student to be registered at both New Life and a local public school. Each local board of education determines approval, and municipalities in Yamanashi Prefecture generally approve this arrangement. Families typically visit the local Japanese school annually to report enrollment and collect textbooks. Through this system, students receive a Japanese elementary or junior high school diploma, as well as a globally accepted, WASC-accredited English diploma, from New Life International School.
