Okinawa Christian School International Information
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Okinawa Christian School International, known as OCSI, is one of the closest international schools to OIST and the largest in Okinawa, serving approximately 600 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. OCSI offers a well-rounded education that prepares students for a successful future, rooted in strong Christian values and academic excellence. English is the primary language of instruction, with multiple levels of Japanese language classes. As an independent private Christian school, we blend the strengths of various academic models to meet our students' unique needs. Our rigorous and competitive program is grounded in our values of excellence, growth, and service.
Graduates from OCSI attend universities and colleges worldwide, including institutions in Japan. The school provides a range of services, including lunch programs, bus transportation, after-school care, athletics, and various clubs, to support the overall development of its students. Our diverse faculty from around the world is dedicated to nurturing our students' growth. We excel in balancing the needs of ESL learners and struggling students while maintaining high academic standards.
Additionally, OCSI prides itself on its collaborative efforts with various departments at OIST, enhancing student learning through these valuable partnerships.
To learn more visit www.OCSI.org
School Website
https://ocsi.org/
Basic information
| Name of school | Okinawa Christian School International |
| 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 | WASC and ACSI |
| Established | 1957 |
| Chairperson | Larry Brantley |
| TEL | 098-958-3000 |
| INFO@OCSI.ORG |
School Fees (as of 2024-2025 School Year)
| Registration | Tuition | |||
|
Pre-K Kindergarten |
Elementary | Junior High School | High School | |
|
200,000 (first child) 100,000 (additional child) 16,000 (application fee) |
900,000 |
1,000,000 (G1-G3) 1,020,000 (G4-G5) |
1,020,000 | 1,020,000 |
(yen)
Number of students of OIST members currently attending OCSI
16 students (2023-2024 school year)
| Grade | K1 | K2 | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 | G6 | G7 | G8 | G9 | G10 | G11 | G12 |
| Number of students | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
| What grades are offered? | The school currently offers Pre-K through High School. |
| Curriculum and textbooks are used? | OCSI use a variety of national curriculums and textbooks including: Common core, NGSS, Aero, Houghton Mifflin, McGrawHill, Holt McDougal, Foss and AP courses. |
| What entrance examinations are there? | Admission to OCSI takes into consideration a combination of the application documents, an interview, and a reading & math assessment. Students applying for grades 4-12 will take the computer-based MAP Growth assessment from NWEA. Students applying to grades PK-3 will have an individualized assessment. |
| What afterschool options are available? | From pre-k to grade 5, students are able to stay in the afterschool care program until 18:00. Students from grades K-12 can access a wide range of afterschool clubs, sports, and activities for a small fee. |
| Is there a sibling discount? | There is a re-enrollment discount for siblings. |
| What are the different nationalities of students represented? | North American – 41%, Japanese – 45%, Other – 14% |
| How much time is devoted to students attending chapel? | Students from all grade levels attend chapel once a week for a total of about 30 mins per week. |
| What big school trips are available during the year? | 5th grade – travel to Kansai on a cultural trip which lasts three days, 8th grade – travel to Nagasaki, 12th grade – travel to Taiwan/mainland for 4 days. |
| What is currently being developed at the school? | We are excited to be in the process of expanding our facilities to include a new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, gymnasium, cafeteria, and office space as well as a new elementary playground. Additionally, we are looking forward to growth in our service learning program and capstone projects in 5th, 8th, and 12th grade. |
| What is the student-teacher ratio? | Kindergarten: 10-1; Elementary School: 22 students/class and one teaching assistant shared between two classes. |
| What additional support is provided for students? | Students from K-8 have access to additional Literacy Support (ESL) as needed and there is a middle and high school resource class to offer additional support to students. |
| What are the student numbers for each section? | Pre-K and Kindergarten – 54, Elementary – 230, Middle school – 144, High school – 170 |
Location
1835 Zakimi, Yomitan Okinawa, Japan 904-0301