IB PYP Candidate School
Raising Real Global Kids Through Inquiry
International Preschool for
Childcare and Global Education
International Preschool for
Childcare and Global Education
Through "childcare" and "global education" from early childhood, CGK International School nurtures
the physical and mental growth of children to provide them with infinite future possibilities.
Unlike other preschools/kindergartens, CGK International School doesn't just babysit children during childcare hours, but offers a wide variety of programs while at the same time providing the highest quality care. Through high-quality "global education," CGK International School stimulates curiosity and interest here in Yokohama and to the wide-world, raising "real global kids" who can think for themselves and demonstrate leadership.
Childcare+Global Education
Fulfilling Childcare & Education Program
At CGK, children are cared for full time from 8:30am to 5:00pm (8:00am to 6:30pm if extended care is included),
5 days a week. There are no shorter hours or less than 5 day-a-week courses.
(Only 2 year olds can choose from 2-5 days per week)
For this reason, we are able to provide not only English education, but a full curriculum of subjects
along with a variety of programs, which are of the highest standard in both quantity and quality.
*The following programs include those not offered to 2-year-old classes.
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(1) Global Education
Bilingual Education, multicultural studies, and active learning - with these three goals in mind, we encourage our children to develop self-expression, an acute cognitive ability, and a spirit of inquiry, so that they can one day grow up to become global citizens.
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(2) Childcare
All of our Japanese teachers have childcare certifications. We value cooperativeness and empathy in group life, and nurture the mental and intellectual growth of the children while still incorporating many positive aspects of Japanese childcare.
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(3) Kindergarten Education
We teach cooperation, consideration, discipline, manners, etiquette, songs, crafts, musical instruments, offer seasonal events, and prepare students to enter international schools or Japanese public or private elementary schools.
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(4) Intellectual Training
CGK is the first international preschool in Japan to introduce the Pygmalion class. Specialized teachers provide intellectual education for children in their critical learning period by developing their acute cognitive ability and problem-solving skills, rather than passive education that crams knowledge into them.
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(5) Food Education
At CGK, we collaborate with a local Italian restaurant and Kanagawa farmers to educate children on the importance of understanding the food chain from seed to plate. Children plant and harvest their own vegetables, do their own grocery shopping, visit restaurants, and receive a wide variety of cooking lessons throughout the year.
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(6) P.E. / Swimming
Our P.E. and swimming classes are taught by professional instructors. In P.E., children build their gross motor skills through various activities such as using vaults, mats, bars, jump ropes, and others using just their bodies. We also offer year-round private swimming instruction in a heated indoor facility where children enjoy sharping their skills in the water.
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(7) Authentic Experiences
By getting out into the world and experiencing things firsthand, students develop a spirit of inquiry and are therefore more naturally driven to learn and explore in general. What they learn and experience here will foster positive experiences that will remain in their memories for a lifetime.
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(8) Optional Classes
To further nurture our children’s individuality, abilities, and interests, we offer optional classes on weekdays after 4:30pm. Currently, there are classes in advanced intellectual training (Pygmalion), early programming, and dance.
Pygmalion Classes Develop Acute Cognitive Abilities
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Sending Students to Nada Junior High, One of the Toughest Schools in Japan
Pygmalion education, which has seen great success in the Kansai area, has been introduced to an international preschool for the first time in Japan. The Pygmalion Early Childhood Education Method has been adopted by Hama Gakuen (Hama Kids), which has the highest number of students accepted into Nada Junior High School, the most difficult junior high school to get into in Japan.
Developing "Acute Cognitive Abilities" and "Problem-solving Abilities"
With the rise of IT and AI, education that only focuses on knowledge / skill is becoming redundant. The Pygmalion method increases finger, spatial, graphic, number logic and language skills to enhance acute cognitive abilities, rather than simply cramming the students with knowledge.
Optimal Education for the Critical Childhood Years
Higher mental abilities are best developed in early childhood which is a critical time for brain growth. Conversely, if not nurtured with appropriate methods and materials during this period, a lower mental capacity that only allows for input of knowledge and skills will become fixed.
School Information
| 名称 | CGK International School - Preschool |
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| Facility Type | Unlicensed Nursery School (Since opening, we have received a Certificate of Compliance according to the "Guidelines for Non-licensed Daycare Facilities" (認可外保育施設指導監督基準 under MEXT) six years in a row without any written or verbal censure on any point. In the annual on-site inspection, a wide range of checks are carried out, from facility safety standards, disaster prevention, fire prevention, and evacuation drills, health and hygiene management, to the assignment of qualified personnel, guidance plans, childcare records, etc.) |
| Location | <Bashamichi Campus (Age 2 and Age 3 classes)> 2F, 6-75 Otamachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Greater Tokyo) 231-0011, Japan <Kannai Campus (Age 4 and Age 5 classes)> L.Biz, 2-25-2 Minaminakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Greater Tokyo) 231-0006, Japan |
| Capacity | 2 year olds: Approx. 18, 3 year olds: Approx. 48, 4 year olds: Approx. 24, 5 year olds: Approx. 24 *Ages as of April 1st *Please note that the number of the capacity is subject to change. |
| School Days | Monday to Friday |
| School Hours | 8:00-18:30 (Regular school hours 8:30-17:00) |
| School Holidays | Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Golden Week (Approx. 1 week), Summer holidays (Approx. 1 week), Winter holidays (Approx. 1 week), Spring holidays (Approx. 1 week) |
| Access |
<Bashamichi Campus (Age 2 and Age 3 classes)>
<Kannai Campus (Age 4 and Age 5 classes)>
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| Other | Uniform, school lunch, bus transportation |
Bashamichi Campus (Age 2 and Age 3 classes) Layout
- aOcean
(2 years old) - bJungle A
(3 years old) - cJunble B
(3 years old) - dMeeting Room
- eEntrance
- fKitchen
- gRestroom (Kids)
- hRestroom (Adults)
- iOffice
- jStorage
Kannai Campus (Age 4 and Age 5 classes) Layout
Contact
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Preschool Inquiry
Feel free to contact us, not only regarding applications for open schools or other questions, but also about observations, interviews, community interaction proposals, partnerships, consultancy requests, internships, etc.
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Preschool Admission Application
Application period and availability may change periodically, please feel free to apply first.