is an international

International school

An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...

 school

School

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 located in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama

Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama

is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the ward had an estimated population of 270,433 and a density of 8,140 persons per km²...

, Kanagawa prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.-History:The prefecture has some archaeological sites going back to the Jōmon period...

, Japan

Japan

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. HJIS provides a comprehensive education for students from Preschool through High school

High school

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. HJIS follows the Cambridge

Cambridge

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 International Curricula.

History

HJIS was established in 2003 with twelve students and now has one hundred fifteen students representing over 20 nationalities. The new building, with its bigger outdoor and indoor facilities, became the main campus in 2006. The campus houses both the elementary and lower secondary schools started in 2008.

Accreditation

• Accredited by Kanagawa Prefecture
  Kanagawa Prefecture
  is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.-History:The prefecture has some archaeological sites going back to the Jōmon period...
  
  
• Member of ECIS (European Council of International Schools
  European Council of International Schools
  The European Council of International Schools - ECIS is an association of international schools founded in 1965. ECIS is a collaborative network promoting the ideals and best practice of international education....
  
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• Cambridge Examination Centre (University of Cambridge International Examinations)

Curriculum

Curriculum	Age Levels
UK based Early Years Foundation Stage Frameworks	2.5~5 years
Cambridge International Primary Programme * Cambridge Primary Check Point	5~11 years
Cambridge International Secondary 1 * Cambridge Check Point	11~14 years
Cambridge International Secondary 2 * Cambridge IGCSE IGCSE The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of... * Cambridge O Level	14~16 years
Cambridge Advanced * Cambridge International A and AS Level	16~19 years
UK National Curriculum National Curriculum The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988. Notwithstanding its name, it does not apply to independent schools, which may set their own curricula, but it...	2.5~19 years

External links

• Horizon Japan International School website