Kindergarten/Elementary School
School Admission Information for the Year 2019
We have closed our application for the entrance of SY2019 April.
Number of Students
- Kindergarten 1: 40 students
- Elementary First Grade: 35 students
No opening for Kindergarten 2
Application Criteria
- Kindergarten 1
Birth date from April 2., 2014 to April 1., 2015 - Elementary First Grade
Birth date from April 2., 2012 to April 1., 2013
Examination Dates
| Observation in a group-play setting | Nov., 3., 2018 (Sat) or Nov., 4., 2018 (Sun) in the morning The date and time will be notified later. |
| Child and parent(s) interview * Reservation necessary | Date: Sep., 25., 2018 (Tue) – Oct., 24., 2018 (Wed) *except Sat., Sun., and holidays. Time: 10:00 - 15:30 (approximately 15 minutes per child) *Reservation is required in advance. Details are on the separate paper. |
Content of Exams
- Kindergarten 1
Child and Parent(s) Interview / Observation in a group-play setting - Elementary First Grade
Child and Parent(s) Interview / Cognitive Test / English Test / English Speaking Check / Group Observation
Required Documents
1. Application Form (Designated Form)
Please attach a color photograph (with the child’s name on the back) taken within the last 3 months.
2. Proof of Payment (Receipt) of Application Fee
Please attach the proof of payment (receipt) after the bank transfer to page 3 of the application form.
3. Copy of an ID to Verify Applicant’s Date of Birth
Please attach a copy of the applicant’s ID where date of birth is shown to page 3 of the application form.
4. Examination Slip (Designated Slip)
Please attach a color photograph to the examination slip and fill in the required fields.
5. Letter of Agreement
Please read through and fill in the required fields.
6. Health Certificate (Designated Slip)
Please get a health examination and have a doctor fill out the required form.
7. Interview Materials / PR Survey (Designated Form)
Fill in the required form.
8. A Set of Two Label Stickers for Mailing Address (Designated Stickers)
The labels will be used to send “Examination Slip” and “Entrance Examination Result”. Please write the exact mailing address. If destinations are different addresses, please write “Examination Slip” or “Entrance Examination Result” on the bottom right of the stickers.
Examination Fee
Examination Fee | 15,000 yen |
Payment Method | Payment should be made to one of the following school’s bank accounts by the name of the applicant. Please note that banking service fees may apply. Account Name: GAKKOHOUJIN AMICUS KOKUSAIGAKUEN Bank of the Ryukyus, Gushikawa Branch: Savings Account 654786 Okinawa Bank, Agena Branch: Savings Account 1747773 Okinawa Kaiho Bank, Agena Branch: Savings Account 0622995 |
Payment Deadline | Payment must be made between Sep., 18., 2018 (Tue) to Sep., 28., 2018 (Fri). You will receive a proof of payment (receipt) after the bank transfer. Please attach it to the application form. |
Submitting Documents and Deadline
How to Submit Documents | You can send the required documents by mail or submit in person to the administration office. Please use the registered mail or courier when mailing the documents to prevent loss. The administration office is open to accept the application from 10:30 to 17:00 (Except on the first day, from 10:00) on weekdays. Any application sent by fax or e-mail is NOT ACCEPTED. Please make an appointment for the child and parent(s) interview by referring to “the Child and Parent(s) Interview Information” in the separate sheet. The mailing address is Okinawa AMICUS International (Kindergarten / Elementary) Attn: Student Admission 1212-1 Enobi, Uruma City, Okinawa 904-2205 Japan |
Application acceptance period | Sep., 25., 2018 (Tue) ～ Sep., 28., 2018 (Fri) 17:00 When mailed, the date of the postmark is the date of application. |
Admission Coordinators | Nagashima (Ms.) / Miwa (Mr.) AMICUS International School Educational Foundation Okinawa AMICUS International Kindergarten / Elementary School 1212-1 Aza Enobi, Uruma City, Okinawa 904-2205 JAPAN TEL: 098-979-4711 FAX: 098-979-4712 Admission business Hours: Weekdays 10:30 - 17:00 (School will be closed on Sep. 5 ) |