Rigorous and Holistic International Education - OWIS Tsukuba Primary School Programme
OWIS Tsukuba primary school offers high-quality, inquiry-based education to 5-11 year olds, from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Nurturing the Global Citizens of Tomorrow
We, at OWIS Tsukuba, work towards developing responsible global citizens who are kind, compassionate and respectful towards other cultures, religions and ethnicities. We are part of a one-world community where people’s uniqueness is celebrated and holistic development of students remains as a key area of focus.
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Building A One-World Community that Strives for Excellence
With a comprehensive primary school programme that’s designed to promote academic excellence as well as the well-rounded development of students, OWIS Tsukuba boasts a vibrant community of educators and learners who work together to create a rewarding learning journey.

Kindness
Kindness remains the guiding principle behind whatever we do at OWIS Tsukuba. We foster a learning environment where students learn the values of compassion and care, and grow up as polite individuals.
Global Citizenship
We embrace multiculturalism. Students in our school come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and they learn to celebrate unity in diversity. They will grow up as global citizens who are tolerant towards other cultures and religions.


Inquiry-Based Curriculum
Our primary school programme is based on an engaging curriculum that ignites inquiries in young learners, encouraging them to explore their environments and find solutions to problems.
Experienced Educators
Our teachers have solid experience working in other international schools in diverse countries, and they always do their best to ensure that our students get the best learning experience and develop holistically.

Skills & Values Nurtured at OWIS Tsukuba
At our Japan International School, we want our students to develop important values and real-world skills that can help them excel in school and beyond.

Communication
Through activities and academic lessons that we teach at the school, we aim to strengthen our students’ communication skills to enable them to have an improved ability to interact with the world around them.
Multiculturalism
We organise group activities that facilitate communication and collaboration among our students, who belong to different cultural backgrounds. This, in turn, promotes camaraderie that goes beyond cultural boundaries.
Empathy
Our students take an active part in community service projects, which teach them empathy and compassion and help them evolve as responsible citizens in the future.
Critical Thinking
Our students are encouraged to play, explore and discover things on their own in their surrounding environment, which helps improve their critical thinking skills.
Strong Student Protections
Every child deserves a healthy, open and safe school environment to develop their confidence and independent thinking skills. At OWIS Japan, Pastoral Care is carefully incorporated into our curriculum to look after our students’ well-being.
Pastoral Care at OWIS:
- Policy based restorative practices For conflict resolution and resolving bullying
- Modelling Positive Behaviour
- Inquiry-based project work helps students form strong interpersonal connections with others
- Teaching kindness at every level, and empowering students to build healthy relationships with themselves and others,
- Practice of Mindfulness
- Encouraging students to see the fun in learning and not feel judged for their mistakes

Enquire now to find out how your child will thrive in our nurturing school environment.