Courses 
Welcome to the Kindergarten Department!
About the Curriculum
Believing in holistic education and developing a child intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically, OIS has chosen an inquiry-based and subject-based approach. In an inquiry-based approach, students are given time to ask, think, explore, experiment, research, care, take risk and reflect. It is a great opportunity for the students to learn, grow, and develop through their own pace. Subject-based approach is design to help them learn big concepts and facts that drive them to connect and inquire to develop their language skills both in Japanese and in English. A curriculum of inquiry-based and subject-based approaches prepare the students to be life long learners and a well- equipped citizen in a changing global community.
The Program of Inquiry (POI) centralizes on the IB- PYP (Primary Years Program) transdisciplinary themes of Inquiry: These Transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry (UOI), wherein the focus is the learner, is based on a concept driven curriculum. Students inquire into, and learn about, these globally significant issues in the context of units of inquiry, each of which addresses a central idea relevant to a particular transdisciplinary theme. Lines of inquiry are identified in order to explore the scope of the central idea for each unit (PYP Making It Happen) Coherence across the curriculum is evident in the exploration and re-exploration of concepts that transcends the boundaries of individual disciplines/subjects like Science, Social Studies, ICT, Languages, Mathematics, Music, P.E. and Arts.
07:30-08:45 Dropping Off Time
09:00-09:30 Circle Time
09:30-09:45 Break Time
09:45-10:00 Toilet Time
10:00-11:00 Lesson Time ( Structured Activity )
11:00-11:20 Free Play & Ready for Lunch
11:30-12:30 Lunch Time
12:30-12:45 Free Play
12:45-12:55 Toilet Time
13:00-13:45 Lesson Time ( Structured Activity )
13:45-14:00 Getting Ready to Go Home
14:00-15:00 Pick up time ( Free Play )
Owlet Class (3-4 Years Old)
The three year old class in OIS advances the children’s communication skills. They start to use English language comfortably as they play and do their daily routine in school. They show significant positive changes as they strive to become independent.
Weekly Schedule of Activities
Monday
Unit of Inquiry/ Phonics
Tuesday
P.E./ Unit of Inquiry
Wednesday
Unit of Inquiry/ Music
Thursday
Unit of Inquiry/Math
Friday
Fun Friday
Japanese Class/ Computer Class
Eaglet 1 Class (4-5 Year Old)
Eaglet I class marks the transition of the students. They are further enriched with reading and writing activities. Their communication skills are enhanced as they interact in an intensive English environment.
Weekly Schedule of Activities
Monday
Unit of Inquiry/ Phonics
Tuesday
Unit of Inquiry/ Math
Wednesday
P.E./ Unit of Inquiry
Thursday
Unit of Inquiry/ Music
Fun Friday
Japanese Class/ Computer Class
Eaglet 2 Class (5-6 Years Old)
Eaglet II students are engaged in advanced level of reading and writing. Their activities also include spelling, cirtical thinking and reasoning. In Eaglet II class, they develop both Japanese and English communication skills. Information technology is also introduced through the Computer class.
Weekly Schedule of Activities
Monday
Unit of Inquiry/ Phonics
Tuesday
Unit of Inquiry/ Math, Japanese Class
Wednesday
Unit of Inquiry/ Unit of Inquiry
Thursday
P.E./ Phonics, Japanese Class/Computer Class
Friday
Fun Friday
Music
