Application Process
Send in application form via email or post.
There is a ¥5,000 processing fee per family. Please bring at the time of interview.
Application will be reviewed and you will contacted within 10 days to arrange a teacher interview.
An interview will be scheduled for parents and student to meet with a teacher. A brief test in English and Math will be given for those applying for Elementary or Junior High school.
Admission decision will be made within 10 days of the interview.
Entrance Fees must be paid within 2 weeks after admission is confirmed.
Admissions
Please contact the Sano International School Office if you are interested in applying for admission in September 2024. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
For those entering Preschool there will be an interview with parents.
For students entering Elementary School there will be a test of English & Math ability for students at grade level and an interview with parents.
Transfer students are expected to read, write at the grade level entering or at the level of up to one grade below.
Transfer Admission Requirements for English & Math:
Grade 1: Read & write basic sentences, complete reading comprehension with a teacher, count up to 100 in English, basic addition and subtraction. Students will also answer basic questions in an interview. (Eikken level 5-4)*
Grade 2 + Reading comprehension, reading fluency test, writing prompt, basic math skills including word problems in English and answer questions verbally in an interview with students at grade level.
Junior High: Read & write to US Grade 6 level including essay writing, reading comprehension, ability to answer questions verbally and to comprehend math problems written in English, Will need approximately TOEFL Jr score over 700, Eikken level 2.
Japanese level will be assessed and placed upon entering the school.
*Students applying to enter Grade 1 from September and finishing (Japanese calendar) preschool in April may enter SIS Preschool for a short-term preparation period from April to September. During this time students will join the LION class learning reading and writing, basic math skills and speaking in order to enter Grade 1. However, students will need a base of English phonics and basic reading before entering this preparatory program.