Learning | Japanese Division Primary (Japanese Curriculum Years 1-6)
Why choose SJIS Japanese Division (Japanese Curriculum)?
Choosing the Japanese Division at SJIS presents several compelling reasons for students seeking a comprehensive Japanese education.
- One significant advantage is the adoption of the MEXT curriculum, which is followed in Japan. This ensures that students receive an education that is aligned with the standards and expectations of the Japanese education system, providing them with a seamless transition when they eventually return to Japan.
- Additionally, the Japanese Division offers daily English language classes, equipping students with valuable bilingual skills that are increasingly essential in today's globalised world.
- Furthermore, studying the foundations of the Japanese language while living in Australia provides a unique opportunity for students to develop linguistic proficiency in a supportive and immersive environment.
- By choosing the Japanese Division at SJIS, students gain a well-rounded education that prepares them for their future academic endeavours in Japan while offering the benefits of an international experience.
Eligibility: Children with Japanese citizenship are eligible to enrol in the SJIS Japanese Division (Japanese Curriculum).
Students who are not Japanese citizens, but who have been undertaking Japanese education may also be eligible to enrol in the Japanese Division. However, they must meet certain entry requirements before any offer of enrolment is granted.
Japanese MEXT Academic Curriculum
Japanese schooling is divided into the following stages:
- Six primary years
- Three junior high school years
- Three high school years
- Four university years
The Key Learning Areas for primary school students at SJIS are:
- Japanese
- Society and history
- Mathematics
- Science
- Music
- Visual art
- PDHPE
- Home economics
- Moral education
- English
English Language Program
Native English speaking teachers who hold Australian faculty qualifications and broad experience in Japanese culture and language teach our English language lessons. Classes are divided into three levels ranging from beginners to advanced to allow teachers to work with smaller groups and provide personalised attention and assessments of progress. Read more about our English Language Program.
Mixed Lessons with the International Division
All students of both divisions undertake mixed lessons in the areas of art, music, PE and coding. For further details, please refer to the Mixed Lesson section of our website.
