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Kunimoto Alberta International School
Kunimoto Alberta International School (KAIS) is a 6-year,all-girls school, located in Tokyo, Japan. KAIS was established in April 2020, as a brand-new program within Kunimoto Gakuen, offering both the Alberta curriculum and Japanese local curriculum starting from Grade 7. By incorporating the internationally-renowned Alberta curriculum into our program, students will not only be able to have students develop excellent English language skills, but will have unlimited opportunities to know about the world, connect with people and places from around the globe, and understand the depth of diversity and multiculturalism.
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Message from Head of School / Alberta Curriculum Administrator
Kyle Schaeffer
B.Ed., M.Ed. Kunimoto Alberta International School Principal
It is my immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of Kunimoto Alberta International School. We offer a double diploma program with our host school Kunimoto Gakuen, a distinguished private school founded by Haruki Ariki that is committed to excellence, empowerment, and global citizenship. Both our institutions hold accreditations from their respective governing bodies, ensuring the highest standards of education.
Currently, Kunimoto Alberta International School holds a prestigious tier three accreditation from Alberta Education in Canada. This accreditation enables us to confer the internationally recognized Alberta diploma to our students upon graduation.Simultaneously, Kunimoto Gakuen awards graduating students with a Japanese Diploma, providing students the flexibility to pursue further studies either domestically or internationally.
Alberta’s education system is renowned globally for its high academic standards.
International assessments, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) rank Alberta as the top province in Canada for achievement scores in reading and science in its most recent results from 2022. At Kunimoto Alberta International School we have a dedicated teaching staff that is certified by the Alberta government to ensure that the highest academic standards are met. These high standards are due to the innovative curriculum that Alberta offers. Kunimoto Alberta International School puts a focus on student centred learning, thinking classrooms, project-based learning, gamifying education, and mastering technology.
Due to Alberta’s recognition in education, our diploma is accepted by major universities across the globe. Having previously served as an administrator for an Alberta double diploma program, I have witnessed firsthand the real benefits these credentials confer to students when submitting their post-secondary applications. I took pride in the fact that students did not just gain acceptance into top universities, but were able to be successful when acclimatizing to a new culture and adjusting to a university workload.
We aim to prepare our students to be successful in the university environment and an increasingly globalized society by putting a focus on critical thinking skills, creativity, innovative thinking, and collaboration.
I wish to thank you for considering Kunimoto Alberta International School, and look forward to helping your child become the leader of tomorrow!
Warm regards,
Our school
Educational Facilities
Kunimoto is a safe and secure campus just a short 2-minute walk away from the south exit of Kitami Station on the Odakyu Line. The Kunimoto campus is a bright and cheery place located in a quiet residential area in the lovely Setagaya area of Tokyo. At Kunimoto, students will have access to a diverse set of modern educational facilities. These include the Ariki Memorial Hall, a welcome lounge, tea ceremony room, a beautiful library, career guidance room, a computer lab. Kunimoto possessor modern classrooms with new desks, chairs, and technology, as well as excellent athletic facilities including: one main gymnasium, a smaller gymnasium, and outdoor tennis court, even an enclosed rooftop activity area.
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Ariki Memorial Hall
Tea ceremony room
Physical education classes and various club activities are held at the Ariki Memorial Hall. In addition, at the time of the ceremony, there will be about 500
movable seats. The lounge is mainly used for meetings throughout the school year and club activities. Various events are held at the memorial festival. In the tea ceremony room, it is used for tea ceremony classes and club activities. In a quiet space with tatami mats, think about the words of the hanging scroll
between the floors. You will develop your emotions by seeing the flowers that are laid and feeling the changes of the seasons. -
Career guidance room
English Lab
Same University students are hired as tutors and are stationed in the career guidance room and self-study room after school.
The English Lab is a teaching place where you can easily interact with native English teachers. Eiken preparation courses are also held here in the lab.
Faculty
Kunimoto's faculty is comprised of a diverse mix of Japanese and international staff members. Our staff has a wide range of specialities and practical teaching experience and is able to handle any pedagogical challenge. Our teachers have experience from across Japan, Canada, America, and elsewhere. We work closely with our departments and help plan a curriculum that meets modern necessities while also remaining true to our cultural heritage and traditions. In our Double Diploma Program Japanese and international faculty members work closely together to develop and implement a curriculum with Canadian and
Japanese pedagogical standards and aims.
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Teacher Background Hello! My name is Mr. Schaeffer, and I am a teacher from the province of Alberta. After graduating from the University of Alberta, I spent two years working in Alberta as a math and science teacher. Following that, I accepted a position at a Canadian International school in Qingdao, where I developed a passion for teaching abroad. Since then, I have obtained a master's degree in educational administration and leadership certificate to further enhance my qualifications. While in Qingdao, I served as the vice principal, which eventually led me to my current position here at Kunimoto.
What my class is like! In my classroom, I emphasize the utilization of the scientific method to cultivate students' critical thinking skills. Through a diverse range of activities including labs, research projects, and discussions, I foster collaboration among students. My goal is to ignite a passion for science within each student, empowering them to become innovative thinkers poised to tackle tomorrow's challenges.
A little bit about me! I am passionate about playing sports, including basketball, badminton, golf, and squash. Additionally, I find enjoyment and balance through weightlifting and running. Having lived abroad for quite some time, I've had the opportunity to travel extensively, and I'm excited to continue exploring new places, including Japan!