Hope International Academy Information
School Website
https://www.hopeoki.org/
Basic Information
| Name of school | Hope International Academy Okinawa |
| Classification | 各種学校(服飾学校や日本語学校と同等の位置づけ) (various schools) |
| External Accreditation | ICA (International Curriculum Association) - Primary, Middle NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation) - High School |
| Established | 2021 |
| Tel |
Preschool Campus: 098-989-9110 InterDivision Campus: 098-926-3886 |
School Fees（2023-2024 School year)
| Registration | 授業料 | |||
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Pre-K/Kindergarten |
Elementary | Junior High School | High School | |
| Enrollment fee waived for OIST |
Monthly Tuition 55,000 Material fee: 33,000 (annual) Insurance fee: 200 (annual) |
Monthly 88,000 (first child) Monthly 66,000 (sibling discount) Material fee: 55,000 (annual, per child) Technology fee: 33,000 annual, per child) Facility fee: 11,000 annual) All annual fees prorated. |
Monthly 88,000 (first child) Monthly 66,000 (sibling discount) Material fee: 55,000 (annual, per child) Technology fee: 33,000 annual, per child) Facility fee: 11,000 annual) All annual fees prorated. |
Monthly 88,000 (first child) Monthly 88,000 (no sibling discount) Material fee: 55,000 (annual, per child) Technology fee: 33,000 annual, per child) Facility fee: 11,000 annual) All annual fees prorated. |
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FAQ
| What grades are offered? | The school currently offers Preschool (3mo.~) through to 12th grade. We will have our first graduates this year! |
| What curriculum and textbooks are used? | The preschool follows the International Early Years Curriculum. In Elementary they follow the International Primary Curriculum and in Middle School the International Middle Years Curriculum, both of which align with British education standards. They provide project-based learning lessons, where the activities are often student-led. High school is currently an affiliate of a high school in the US. |
| What entrance examinations are there? | Entrance examinations are conducted in November for 1st grade and Kindergarten (ages 4-5). There is a parent/child interview for transfer students, which includes a written examination on the day. Mid-academic year entrance is possible through Transfer Examinations, subject to the availability of places. Transfer examinations take place four times a year. Information is available on the website. |
| What entrance examinations are there? |
Entrance is through the MAP testing program. Students are tested on both their English and mathematics skills. The entrance exam can be taken remotely. There is also a parent interview. |
| What afterschool options are available? | Hope's club offerings are updated every term, but have included Robotics and Programming, Sports club, Karate, Cultural Dance, MakerSpace, School Publications, Student Counsel, and Pastry club, Yoga club, Debate club, Origami club... |
| What are the different nationalities of students represented? | Japanese (49.52%), Non Japanese (50.48%): USA, Philippines, China, South Korea, India, Cameroon, Argentina, Germany, South Africa, Israel. |
| What big school trips are available during the year? | We typically have 2 whole school field trips each year. Each class is also encouraged to take between 2-4 field trips throughout the year as well. These field trips allow students to make connections with their learning in the classroom and opportunities to embody the Personal Learning Goals. |
| What is currently being developed at the school? | We are looking to build our community relationships! |
| What additional support is provided for students? | It is expected that students will have a certain minimum level of English ability prior to joining the school. The school currently has a specialized English Support Teacher dedicated to new English learners. The school also offers peer support of Singapore Math. |
| What are the student numbers for each section? | PreK and Kindergarten – 121, Elementary – 110, Middle school – 50, High School – 25 |
Location
Preschool Campus: Miyagi 1-51, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken 904-0113
InterDivision Campus: Miyagi 3-6, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa-ken 904-0113