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□ Welcome to (BKI) Bilingual Kids International Preschool – where the best just got a whole lot better! □
We are an independantly run organization with a community heart. Our approach to teaching follows the Reggio Emilia Approach which has greatly inspired and helped us adapt our methods to specifically cater for the needs and rights of the bilingual child in Japan. - Rob Mathews (Director)
The Reggio Emilia Approach has been hailed as the “World’s Best Practice” (Newsweek, 1991).
□ Brief Introduction □
- Main program – Morning class (9:00am – 2:00pm) for children aged 18 months to 6 years old.
- Full day program until 5:00pm also available.
- Early bird drop off 7:30am/Late pick-up 6:30pm (* Extra charges apply and staff must be informed beforehand).
- Make-up days for sickness available.
- 3, 4, 5 day per week options. Very reasonable tuition.
- A 100% English environment with high EIKEN (English proficiency) test results.
- A creative, child-originated curriculum focusing on the whole child and their ability to self-express.
- Kindergarten practices applied are to Australian standards (i.e. high).
- Qualified Kindergarten teachers/Native English speakers.
- Documentation of each child’s daily experiences is used to determine the children’s current interests. Projects are then initiated and structured into a progressive curriculum. Full documentation on the developmental stages of your child is also taken.
- Outdoor educational component focuses on nature studies and physical skills.
- After school English support classes for children attending a Japanese kindergarten (ages 3+) and classes for elementary school aged children. Our curriculum includes in-depth conversation, reading, and writing.
- Events include: Yearly BBQ, one yearly Art Exhibition, Excursions, Cooking Days, Mini Zoo, Halloween, Christmas Show celebrations (School Play), Camping Trips, and Sports Day.
- BKI schools are eco based.
Most of the information you may require is included on this site. Please take the time to read through this site thoroughly before requesting an interview with us. First time enquiries should be made through the Enquiry Form located at the right side of the link bar.
