Measurements of Success in Sports & Studies
You may have seen the new Netflix documentary ‘Beckham’, about one of England’s most well-known footballers. Near the start, Beckham talks about his school days and says ‘I never really
You may have seen the new Netflix documentary ‘Beckham’, about one of England’s most well-known footballers. Near the start, Beckham talks about his school days and says ‘I never really
Students who are eligible for Grades 10 or 11 in August 2023 are invited to take the 2022 Scholarship Exam. This exam is the first step to potentially receiving the
Celebrating Our Teachers: 5 Educators Earn SENIA Level 1 Certification! We are excited to announce that five of our dedicated teachers have recently completed their SENIA International Level 1 Educator
Being Good Enough vs Being Perfect The idea of having to achieve the highest level of perfection is something that often affects the best of us. We can get caught
Sometimes a student will ask during recess if they can watch YouTube videos, and if they show me what the video is, I usually allow it. But every so often
Student Wellness during the First Week of School The first day, the first week, even the first month of school can be a challenging and trying time for our students
Building Stronger Bridges Between Home and School As we continuously strive to enhance the support and resources available to our students, we recognize the pivotal role that parental involvement plays
OYIS Wins Major International Award At OYIS, we don’t just teach students about academic subjects. We also want students to understand real-world issues. That’s why we launched a whole-school project
Nudging Towards Better Study Habits: The Power of Influencers Exploring the Intersection of Nudge Theory, Social Media Influencers, and Academic Success In the realm of behavioral economics, Nobel-winning economist Richard
INTERNAL motivation is a drive that comes from within you. Just like athletes experience pleasure as they develop competency and strength, students may sense meaning and pleasure as they get
OYIS Scholarship Exam 2023 OYIS is pleased to announce this year’s Academic Scholarships will be starting soon. These are a great opportunity for students – current and new – to
With the holidays season just around the corner, we are happy to announce what is on offer this year as part of the OYIS Winter Intensive Program. With a focus
At OYIS, we are proud to be an IB World School that offers the PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma.
But what do those acronyms actually mean for your
When I started learning Japanese, I began with the basics.
Saying hello, thank you, ordering food. That kind of thing. And then I bumped into a word that made
Studying, completing assessments, sitting the exams. Sometimes students may wonder if that is all there is to the IB Diploma Programme. This question can especially arise at the beginning of
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recently completed an evaluation of Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS). It found that measures were in place to support inclusive education and
In late March of 2022 Japan’s hit program 初めてのおつかい was elevated to the global stage, re-branded as Netflix’s Old Enough. The premise is simple: a toddler, typically between 2 and
It’s not a coincidence that so many of the courses designed by the IB place heavy emphasis on perspective: it goes hand in hand with the idea that learners should
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recently completed an evaluation of Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS). It found that measures were in place to support inclusive education and
From sumo to robot nurses, students at OYIS have a unique opportunity to learn foundational skills in engineering and programming. While Design is currently only offered in our Middle Year
One of the most popular questions I am asked by parents is ‘what makes an IB school different from other schools?
Firstly, IB schools specifically aim to make students
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recently completed an evaluation of Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS). It found that measures were in place to support inclusive education and
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recently completed an evaluation of Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS). It found that measures were in place to support inclusive education and
Students in Osaka City are now able to take internationally-recognized tests as they prepare for university.
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) has just been given permission to host Scholastic
It was my goal that OYIS would be a safe space for young people and would aim to provide a community where they felt safe, supported, and engaged. I wanted
If there is any silver lining to the last several years, it has been that we have been given time to really understand what we value in life. For me,
We’d love for you to join us this summer at the OYIS Summer Intensives. For three weeks, we will be exploring Art, Books & Authors, and Superheroes.
This brings me to the most difficult question: do I conduct genuine reflection, as I so often ask my students to do?
言語を学ぶことはその言語を文化理解するだけではなく受容することであるから、異なる見方や価値観に対して敏感かつ寛容になれるのは、異なる文化を行き来する間に経験する葛藤や混乱のおかげなのかもしれないとも思っている。
“The only thing that can truly move people’s hearts are the deeds and words that emanate from the person’s experiences. This is because knowledge alone is not enough for people
Click here to start your application
Sign in Here
Osaka YMCA International School – Copyright 2024