Saturday School
School Life
Nishiyamato’s Saturday school mainly focuses on strengthening student’s Japanese language. Our licensed and experienced staff brings up-to-date Japanese curriculum available to you. Here, not only students learn Japanese, but they learn other valuable lessons that can only be obtained through hands-on-experience.
Long Vacations
(Approximately)
Summer Vacation
July 21st-August 31st
Winter Vacation
December 20th-January 10th
Spring Break
March 17th-Beginning of April
First Semester
(April-September)
- Entrance Ceremony
- Start of school ceremony
- Open House
- Parent Conference
- Exams
- Emergency Drill
- Sports day
- End of school Ceremony
- etc
Second Semester
(September-December)
- Start of school Ceremony
- Open House
- Get together party with Weekday School
- Emergency drill
- Parent Conference
- Graduation Ceremony
- Exams
- End of year Ceremony
- etc
Points of Focus
Kindergarden
Point of Focus
Various activities using letters and numbers. Japanese songs, stories, story-telling, finger-play, crafting and P.E.
Elementary School (Grades 1~3)
Japanese 1
Strengthening Japanese language skills using textbook. Discovering the joy of reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Japanese 2
Expand and strengthen Japanese vocabulary skills with the use of workbooks (Katakana workbook, Hiragana workbook, Kanji workbook etc).
Mathematics
Begin to learn how to think logically to solve problems and word problems with the use of textbook.
Lifestyle Studies
Learn about the Japanese seasons and nature, traditional events with the use of educational equipments.
Elementary School (Grades 4~6)
Japanese 1
Strengthening Japanese language skills using textbook. Discovering the joy of reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Japanese 2
Strengthen Japanese vocabulary skills with the use of workbooks.
Mathematics
Build mathematical skills to solve various calculation and word problems with the use of textbook.
Science
Learn basic scientific skills through use of textbook.
Social Studies
Improve basic Social Studies knowledge through use of textbook.
*Students choose one subject from: Science, Social Studies (PV)
Elementary School (Grades 7~9)
Japanese 1
Strengthening Japanese language skills using a textbook and workbook. Enhancing development skills in reading.
Japanese 2
Strengthen Japanese vocabulary skills with the use of workbooks.
Mathematics
Build mathematical skills to solve various calculation and word problems with the use of textbook.
Science
Learn basic scientific skills through use of textbook.
Social Studies
Improve basic Social Studies knowledge through use of textbook.
*Students choose one subject from: Science, Social Studies(PV)
Time Schedule (Sample)
Kindergarden
| 8:20～8:30 | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 8:30～9:00 | Morning meet-up |
| 9:00～10:00 | Letters, numbers, word play |
| 10:00～11:00 | Craft Activity |
| 11:00～11:30 | Outside play time |
| 11:30～12:00 | Snack time |
| 12:00～12:30 | Prepare to go home |
| 12:40～12:50 | Pick Up |
Elementary School & Middle School
| 8:20～8:30 | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 8:30～8:40 | HR |
| 8:40～9:25 | 1st |
| 9:35～10:20 | 2nd |
| 10:30～11:15 | 3rd |
| 11:15～11:35 | Snack Time |
| 11:35～12:20 | 4th |
| 12:20～12:50 | HR |
| 12:55～13:00 | Pick Up |