This school was established with the intent of nursing international people based on the Montessori educational philosophy.

KYIS – Real Education. Real Results.

2歳から英語でモンテッソーリ、
英語リーディング米国小学校2年生レベル
音楽英才教育、多彩なエンリッチメントプログラム
Learning is fun! Bilingual and bicultural education!

We aim to develop international (bilingual and trilingual) people with a variety of enrichment programs so that they can have their own roots, acquire the ability to think complex thoughts and be an active and productive member in the world.

[Enrichment Program]
Daily individual instruction by active musicians: (instruments and violin)
Daily group instruction: (rhythmics and vocalization)
(Tea ceremony) in a  traditional-authentic tea room, over 100 years old (Chinese and IGO).

This school was established with the aim of nursing true international people. Teachers who have a wealth of educational experience in Montessori education
from the United States and other countries, as well as in international schools in Japan are assigned to lead, develop and guide students to a greater path of life.

Based on my long experience living abroad and as a teacher in the field of education, I strongly feel that it is desirable for Japanese people to develop an international sense of communication  based on their identity as Japanese .

Today, when conversations in English are required on a daily basis, it is inevitable that the existing English education will change.
Being able to speak English is not enough.

We believe that it is possible to raise bilingual and bicultural children by learning Japanese language and culture at Japanese schools as in the past, and by receiving efficient English education from experienced teachers at our school .

Based on the Montessori educational philosophy that values ​​the individual learning in English ,

You will learn science, mathematics, music, and other traditional Japanese culture such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, and Go in English. There is also a fun learning that is possible only in the natural environment of Mt. Kamakura.

Proposals
Please enjoy learning Japanese culture and Japanese language at home or at school.
And let’s study English in Kamakurayama.

What is the field of Montessori education?

“About Montessori”

1) Practicing daily life
In the important field that forms the basis of all activities, we practice various exercises (movements) that are performed in daily life using real equipment that is child-sized. You will learn to feel the beauty of the real thing and to treat things with care because they are fragile.

It’s not that kids can’t do it, it’s just that they don’t know how to do it. First, the teacher calls out to the child, “Mitete ne”, and slowly and carefully shows how to do a series of actions (including removing the tools from the shelf and putting them away).

2) Sensory education
By experiencing concepts such as “large and small, long and short, thick and thin, and texture”, the five senses develop and the ability to understand and learn things is deepened. In sensory education, the function of intelligence is Awakened through the operation of “recognizing the same thing”, “comparing and sorting”, and “classifying”.

3) Language education
Children who have spent time in a well-organized environment will be able to read, listen, write and “speak” naturally when they are mentally prepared. At our school, we organize programs according to the individual development of children, and eventually they will be able to “read”, “listen”, “write” and “speak” and convey their own thoughts to others.

4) Mathematics education
Learn the concept of quantity while grasping concrete quantities, numbers, and weights using real objects. Then, students will learn “numerical words” that express the quantity and “numerals” that are symbols used in writing. While taking detailed steps with systematic teaching materials, they will be able to easily learn the decimal system, recognition of consecutive numbers, and addition, subtraction, multiplication and division based on memory.

5) Cultural education
In order to establish an identity as a Japanese so that we can spread our wings in the world, we conduct tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Go in the tea room. In addition, there are Chinese, violin lessons by professional violinists , and rhytmics by professional vocalists.

A detailed explanation will be given at the time of trial admission, so please come and visit us

School Videos

Movies

園長からのメッセージ / A message from the principal

TEA CEREMONY / 茶道

KYIS/ PRESCHOOL MONTESSORIの学園生活

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書道 Calligraphy

Students learn the importance of posture, how to hold and carry a calligraphy brush. Children are motivated to write hiragana, katakana, and kanji. It is important to let them learn at their own pace while gradually improve their skills.

Chinese lesson / Trilingual Education

We learn Mandarin, which is the standard Chinese language. We use words that match the seasons through conversations, Chinese poems, picture books, and more.

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Dog training and therapy

誰もが愛犬と安心して穏やかに生活ができるよう、より良い関係を築くためのお手伝いをしています。

体験入園随時受付中

イキイキとしたスクールライフをいつでもご見学頂けます。
年齢に応じた入園が可能です、お気軽にお問い合わせください。
 ー Summer school、open school/ Preschool, After school programs その他お知らせ ー

Meet our teachers

Education for a brighter tomorrow

Mrs. Ryoko Chien

School Principal

This school was established with the aim of truly nurturing

international people by way of teachers with extensive


educational experience at Montessori schools in the United States

and international schools in Japan. Today, when conversations in

English are
required on a daily basis, it is inevitable that the existing

English
education will change. Being able to speak English is not

enough in this ever growing world. L
earning the Japanese

language
and Japanese culture at a Japanese
school is something

students
will be ready for after graduating a bilingual/trilangual

head start and after school program and receiving efficient English

education from staff members from all over the world .






University of Portland (Oregon) — Bachelor of Science in Life

Sciences Fairleigh Dickinson University (New Jersey) — Montessori

Teaching Certificate in Graduate Child Psychology Chaminade

University (Hawaii) New York University (New York) University of

Hawaii (State of Hawaii). 12 year work history, teaching experience

in America.


5 years of experience working at an international school in Japan

Hosted a
summer camp “Let's play with English” in Hachijojima.

Professor Aikido Level 1 Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan PADI

Advanced Open Water Certificate12 years in America work history 2

years of teaching experience in the United States 5 years of

experience working at an international school in Japan Hosted a

summer camp “Let's play with English” in Hachijojima.other

qualifications Tea Ceremony Matsuo-ryu Professor Aikido Level 1

Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan PADI Advanced Open Water

Certificate12 years in America work history 2 years of teaching

experience in the United States 5 years of experience working at an

international school in Japan Hosted a summer camp “Let's play

with English” in Hachijojima. other qualifications Tea Ceremony

Matsuo-ryu Professor Aikido Level 1 Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan

PADI Advanced Open Water Certificates play with English” in

Hachijojima. other qualifications Tea Ceremony Matsuo-ryu

Professor Aikido Level 1 Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan PADI

Advanced Open Water Certificates play with English” in

Hachijojima. other qualifications Tea Ceremony Matsuo-ryu

Professor Aikido Level 1 Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan PADI

Advanced Open Water Certificateother qualifications Tea Ceremony

Matsuo-ryu Professor Aikido Level 1 Student Go Amateur 2nd Dan

PADI Advanced Open Water Certificate




Ms.Toko

Music Teacher

At the age of 14, she returned to Japan from Massachusetts, USA. She
graduated from Tokyo University; Arts, Music and Vocal Music Department the Royal Academy of Music and also  won the Ludmila Russian Song Competition. middle and high school teacher’s license while in college in addition to a IIEL teacher qualification. Along with her early childhood education, she performed solo in a  wide range of opera and religious songs.

Ms. Sera

Art & English Teacher

Studied Art Education, Art History
& Fine Arts at Central WA University
My classroom motto:
“There is no such thing as bad art!”

Ms. Yuko

English
Teacher

Creates teaching materials,
newsletters & yearbooks
Background:
Elementary school in New Jersey,
International school in Japan
Temple University, Japan Campus

Ms. MMMY Yuko
M teacherM

Ms. Takauchi

Calligraphy Teacher

Ms. Miyo

Musician and solo performance player

After studying abroad in France, she performed in Japan and locations overseas.
Currently she is a lecturer at Toho Gakuen University, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and also serves as a competition judge.

Ms. Ogata

Violin Teacher

Ms. Hanajima

Chinese Teacher

Graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University.  She wanted her child to learn Montessori education and English and found our school to be perfect for her needs.
We have introduced the Chinese language education as part of our global education philosophy. Students are introduced to new cultures as much as possible in effort to help prepare them for the real world.

Ms. Tsuji

Tea Ceremony Teacher

Ms. Furuya

Dog Trainer

YUMA DOG SCHOOL 古屋

Mr. Alistair

Bariton (English/Music After School Teacher

Originally hailing from the British Isles, 
relocated to Japan in 2017 with my family.
Enjoyed a busy career as a classical singer 
throughout Europe and further afield 
Performed in many of the great opera houses 
Primary goal is to provide a friendly environment 
where students feel inspired 
and encouraged to be creative!

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Mr. Kikuchi

Igo Teacher

School Principal

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School Location

本校は鎌倉山という海抜100メートルの
木々に囲まれた自然あふれる環境で
真の国際人の育成を目指しております

1-19-24 Kamakurayama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

kamakurayama@mac.com

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