Around the world, there are cities that have more than one international school. Many times there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum.
Some cities, though, have MANY international schools! When that is the case, how do the comments about each school compare to each other?
This blog series looks at comparing some of these comments, all coming from international schools in the same city.
Tokyo, Japan
Currently, we have 23 schools listed in Tokyo on International School Community.
Schools with the most submitted comments:
American School in Japan (Tokyo, Japan) – 20 Comments
Canadian International School (Tokyo) (Tokyo, Japan) – 41 Comments
Makuhari International School (Tokyo, Japan) – 23 Comments
Seisen International School (Tokyo, Japan) – 51 Comments
New International School of Japan (Tokyo, Japan) – 16 Comments
St. Mary’s International School (Tokyo, Japan) – 15 Comments
Average amount of money left to be saved?
“Most teachers can save around 20% here.” – St. Mary’s International School
“Maybe around 16000 USD a year for single teachers.” – Seisen International School
“Single teachers should be able to save around 12000 USD a year.” – Canadian International School (Tokyo)
“Some single teachers and teaching couples can save over 25000 USD a year. – American School in Japan
Sports programs
“The school has zero proper sports programs and has no interest in implementing one. No specialist p.e. teachers” – Makuhari International School
“The school has a complete PE programme in all grades, as well as an active sports programme (basketball, volleyball, soccer, futsal).Two full-time PE teachers are an integral part of the faculty.” – Canadian International School (Tokyo)
“Many activities of ASIJ’s close-knit faculty center around the school, including musical and theatrical performances, ikebana, martial arts, cycling, aerobics, tennis, swimming, basketball and volleyball.” – American School in Japan
“The school offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities for all levels. These include such team sports as cross-country, tennis, wrestling, swimming, basketball, soccer, track and field, and baseball. Fine arts and activities offered include vocal and instrumental music, speech, debate, drama, musical, student government and publications.” – St. Mary’s International School
School Building
“ASIJ has two campuses offering outstanding facilities. The Early Learning Center is located in the Roppongi area of Tokyo serving ages 3-5 with an exciting educational program. The Chofu campus houses three divisions in separate buildings on a 14-acre site located in Tokyo’s western suburbs. This campus includes three gyms, an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, two athletic fields, three libraries with over 70,000 titles and a new 570-seat, state-of-the-art theater incorporating a flexible main auditorium, black box theater, choir and practice rooms and a digital video studio. All classrooms are air-conditioned.” – American School in Japan
“The school is set in 3 separate building, one being a 5 minute walk and the other across the road. Crossing the road is quite a safety hazard with the kindergarten class due to taxis over taking them whilst they are on the crossing and the local police not doing anything to monitor this. There is no proper play area and students are taken to local parks for lunch breaks, which is difficult when having to share with babies. No proper gym areas make p.e quite difficult.” – Canadian International School (Tokyo)
“The school occupies two complete buildings and parts of two others in Minami-Ikebukuro, right next to Zoshigaya. It is convenient to several trains and subways, including Ikebukuro Station, which is one of the hubs around the city center.” – New International School of Japan
“The school is in an older building. However, the furniture and classroom supplies are all up-to-date for collaborative teaching and learning.” – Seisen International School
Housing
“Housing allowance is USD1,200/month. Teacher pays for utilities.” – St. Mary’s International School
“Landlords in Japan have a lot of rights. For example, the apartment needs to be returned to it original condition or a lot of money will be coming out of your deposit. Many apartment require a ‘gift fee’ for the landlord. For example, giving 1 or 2 months rent as a gift to the landlord. Most apartments you forfeit your cleaning deposit when you leave.” – Seisen International School
“Accommodation allowance is very poor compared to rental cost. The school pushes expensive housing on new teachers which are 120000yen ($1200) a month. housing around the school is quite expensive.” – Makuhari International School ”
“Housing allowance is 600$ in cash.” – Canadian International School (Tokyo)
(These are just 4 of the 65 different comments topics that on each school profile page on our website.)
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