We are Ishikawa Hope International School　

Educational Goals

Ishikawa Hope International School has the goal to assist the family by providing a Christ-centered, Bible-based education that inspires each student to pursue excellence in moral character, spiritual growth, academics, fine arts, physical fitness, and service to others.

Character Building

Teachers impact students through being role models.

For this reason, all the teachers at IHI are believers and followers of Christ. Teachers lead by offering Christ-like examples, while focusing on the uniqueness of each child. Small classroom size enhances accomplishing this goal.

Bilingual Education

IHI provides a bilingual education in Japanese and English.

For students wanting to pursue further studies at a Japanese university, the curriculum will be adjusted to assist them in applying for the Japanese University of their choice.

For students with English as their first language, the curriculum will be adjusted so that the student can apply to the overseas university of their choice.

Mission Statement

IHI purposes to provide an education that is God- glorifying and academically excellent; IHI seeks to promote growth of the whole person (Luke 2:52) through a safe, caring, loving, and Christ-centered environment by partnering with the parents.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum guidelines were revised in 2017 and fully implemented from 2020. The curriculum guidelines require “the ability to learn and apply what has been learned to life and society” and “the ability to think, judge, and express to be able to respond to unknown situations.”

IHI sets its timetable in accordance with the standard timetable established by the Ministry of Education in Japan. We offer one-year instruction schedule so the students can finish the requirements of the curriculum guidelines made by the Japanese government.

IHI teachers are able to fulfill the curriculum guidelines because a small classroom size enables teachers to focus their attention better, guiding each child individually.

ACCREDITATION

IHI is being assisted by BC Christian Academy (BCCA) in British Columbia, Canada.

IHI has plans to receive assistance from Myron B. Thompson Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii. https://www.mbta.me/

IHI is in the process of accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). ACSI is committed to instilling knowledge, wisdom, and a biblical worldview in students trained to love God and contribute to the public good.

AFFILIATIONS

Children will be registered in their local public elementary and middle schools, yet the children will be attending IHI every day. The children will be recognized for attending school by going to IHI. They will not be marked absent. Children will be recognized for finishing elementary school and middle school by attending IHI.

High-school students will be registered in Aioi Gakuin, and will receive a high school diploma by attending IHI.

Facilities

Small Indoor Gym

Children have access to the indoor gym during break time and during inclement weather. Children enjoy playing baseball, soccer, pickle ball, tag, and other games in the indoor gym.

Library

IHI has a large selection of English books available for children to read during break time and after school. Children can also take the books home if they wish. IHI can also borrow 100 books from the Uchinada Library and keep the books for up to three months. We intend to expose the children to many books.

Playground

There is a playground one to two minute walk from the school. Children are allowed to play at the playground with the supervision of a teacher. Gym class is sometimes held at the park.

Eating Area

IHI is blessed to have a large kitchen and eating area for all the children. Most teachers present that day and all the students share meals together. This allows for informal sharing, support, and mentoring.

Our History
1980s — 2024

1980s

Vision to begin a school

2011

Public school teacher Mrs. Sumie Shimizu affirmed the vision and moved to Uchinada to start serve at church. She started helping young people, who were not able to go to school, connecting to elder people. She passed away after three years.  

The vision was again  affirmed by present Pastor Sakai.


2016

Pastor Hayashi validated the same vision.
 

2018

The concept of beginning an international school was shared in the church general meeting. 


2022.3

Pastor  Hayashi requests the church to pray  for the beginning of the school. 

2023.2

Non Profit Organization "Hope" is started to start the school. 

2023.4

Preliminary opening of IHI.

2024.4

Grand Opening of IHI.