TOP For Foreigner Residents
Nursery School and
Afterschool Care in Tsukuba City
FOR FOREIGNER RESIDENTS
Tins welcomes children of
foreign nationals residing in Tsukuba
At Tsukuba International Nursery School (Tins), we employ many foreign-national teachers and other English-speaking staff in order to promote English education.
We have created an environment in which children of foreign nationals can also play and learn with peace of mind without sensing any language barriers while at the same time experiencing Japanese culture and language.
Providing both nursery school (0–6 years) and afterschool care (elementary school students) services, Tins is also characterized by its continuous curriculum for children ranging in age from 0 (infants) to 12 years (Grade 6 of elementary school).
About Tins
ENGLISH
Full-time English-speaking Staff
At Tins, homeroom teachers for all classes—from infants upwards—are assisted by an English-speaking foreign-national teacher. This system enables not only children but also the parents/guardians of foreign nationals to enjoy every day with peace of mind without feeling any language anxiety. Moreover, children of foreign nationals are able to learn to speak Japanese naturally through daily interaction with Japanese children.
ART & SPORTS
Richly Varied Programs
Nurturing the Mind and Body
Our everyday curriculum also incorporates sports (football, swimming, cheerleading, etc.) and art (violin, painting, etc.) programs. All these activities are provided in proper lessons taught by professional instructors. By combining these various programs, we are endeavoring to nurture children both physically and mentally in good balance.
ENVIRONMENT
Nature-rich Environment
With its calming red-brick exterior, the Tins building is the base for children’s daily activities. Located within Tsukuba’s abundant forest, the environment enables children to play freely while interacting with nature, such as seasonal flowers and insects, without depending on conventional playground equipment. Moreover, Tins also provides a school bus (nicknamed the “Yellow Bus”) similar to those provided by schools overseas.
Daily Schedule (Example)
Class assignment is decided based on your child’s age as of April. Children also advance to the next grade in April each year.
0/1/2-year-old Classes |
3/4/5/6 -year-old Classes |
Afterschool Care |
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7:30 |
Nursery School / Building Opens |
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8:30 |
Multi-age Group Childcare |
Dictation Practice |
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9:00 |
English Language Activities |
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10:00 |
Play In The School Yard / Tidy Up |
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11:00 |
Change Clothing / Wash Hands / Prepare For Lunch |
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11:30 |
Lunchtime (Meal Provided) |
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12:30 |
Prepare For Afternoon Nap / Storytelling Time |
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13:00 |
Afternoon Nap |
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14:00 |
Afternoon Nap |
Wake Up / Change Clothes / Tidy Up |
|
14:30 |
English Language Activities |
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15:00 |
Snack Time |
Children Arrive |
|
15:30 |
English Language Activities |
School Homework |
|
16:00 |
Play Outside / Tidy Up / Change Clothing / Wash Hands |
English Language Activities |
|
17:00 |
Storytelling In Japanese (Picture card Show) |
Play Outside / Tidy Up / Wash Hands |
|
17:30 |
Extended-hours Childcare (Multi-age Group Childcare) |
English Language Activities |
|
18:00 |
Play Games |
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18:30 |
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0/1/2-year-old Classes |
|
7:30 |
Nursery School / Building Opens |
8:30 |
Multi-age Group Childcare |
9:00 |
English Language Activities |
10:00 |
Play In The School Yard / Tidy Up |
11:00 |
Change Clothing / Wash Hands / Prepare For Lunch |
11:30 |
Lunchtime (Meal Provided) |
12:30 |
Prepare For Afternoon Nap / Storytelling Time |
13:00 |
Afternoon Nap |
14:30 |
English Language Activities |
15:00 |
Snack Time |
15:30 |
English Language Activities |
16:00 |
Play Outside / Tidy Up / Change Clothing / Wash Hands |
17:00 |
Storytelling In Japanese (Picture card Show) |
17:30 |
Extended-hours Childcare (Multi-age Group Childcare) |
18:30 |
|
3/4/5/6 -year-old Classes |
|
7:30 |
Nursery School / Building Opens |
8:30 |
Dictation Practice |
9:00 |
English Language Activities |
10:00 |
Play In The School Yard / Tidy Up |
11:00 |
Change Clothing / Wash Hands / Prepare For Lunch |
11:30 |
Lunchtime (Meal Provided) |
12:30 |
Prepare For Afternoon Nap / Storytelling Time |
13:00 |
Afternoon Nap |
14:30 |
English Language Activities |
15:00 |
Snack Time |
15:30 |
English Language Activities |
16:00 |
Play Outside / Tidy Up / Change Clothing / Wash Hands |
17:00 |
Storytelling In Japanese (Picture card Show) |
17:30 |
Extended-hours Childcare (Multi-age Group Childcare) |
18:30 |
|
Afterschool Care |
|
15:00 |
Children Arrive |
15:30 |
School Homework |
16:00 |
English Language Activities |
17:00 |
Play Outside / Tidy Up / Wash Hands |
17:30 |
English Language Activities |
18:00 |
Play Games |
18:30 |
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*Children aged 3 or above also have violin lessons (twice per week) and physical education lessons (once per week).
*Children aged 4 or above also have violin lessons (twice per week), physical education lessons (once per week), and swimming lessons (once per week).
*Children in afterschool care also have violin lessons (twice per week), soccer lessons (alternate weeks), and swimming lessons (once per week).
Admission
If you are considering enrolling your child/children at Tins:
First of all, please visit us for a tour of the facilities. To reserve a tour, please contact Tins by e-mail or telephone a minimum of one (1) week before the date on which you wish to visit. Please bring your child/children with you when you visit.
Careers
We invite applications from
foreign-national English teachers at any time.
Tins constantly seeks applications from foreign-national English teachers to join our team. Full-time Japanese staff proficient in English ensure a comfortable work environment for all teachers, including those who do not speak Japanese. Why not join us and fully utilize your English language teaching abilities in an environment filled with children’s smiles?
