Does someone know about HORIZON JAPAN (a new int'l school starting in April) or about New International school situated in Ikebukuro?
I'm interested in both of them but the first one is for K to grade 6 and the second one is until grade 9. I thought their dual linguistic system is interesting and revolutionary but once child completed it and has to start high school, will degree certificate be accepted?
For example, Horizon Japan starts on April like a Japanese school but from degree 7 other international schools will start in August!
Please give me some information.

Anybody know about the Canadian International School in Sinagawa,Tokyo?
Or Horizon Yokohama International School?
Any feedback is highly welcome.

HJIS Introduction and Summer School Program

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is a new elementary school (K-6) that opened its doors in April 2003. We are one of three international schools in Yokohama city, which have been accredited by the Kanagawa Prefectual Government and have numerous affiliates throughout the world. Our team of educators and consultants has been gathered from around the globe and have all played an integral role in developing our international curriculum. With an affordable fee structure, HJIS will best match the expectations of the foreign community who are planning to reside long term in Japan. The school is also open to Japanese families who want to send their children to international schools. Come and see what we have to offer. For further information regarding the programs offered at HJIS do not hesitate to contact us at:
Horizon Japan International School (HJIS)
1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0077 Japan
Tel: 045-584-1945
Fax: 045-584-1946
e-mail: info@horizon.ac.jp
URL: www.horizon.ac.jp

HJIS Summer School 2003

The Horizon Japan International School summer English program is designed for students who wish to increase their proficiency is English, reading and conversation. Classes will be activity based and enhance the learning of English.

Term 1: July 21-July 25
Term 2: July 26-July 31 (no school on July 27)

Time:
Gr. K-2 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Gr. 3-6 13:00 pm-16:00 pm

Location: HJIS �E1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama

Program Fee:
30, 000 yen (per term); 2nd child 27, 000 (per term)
For 2 Terms: 58, 000 yen; 2nd child 55, 000 yen
Application fee: 2, 500 yen

Application Deadline: July 4, 2003

Contact Information:
Tel: 045-584-1942
Fax: 045-584-1946
e-mail: admissions@horizon.ac.jp
URL: www.horizon.ac.jp

Horizon Japan International School will have a Visitors Day for prospective students on Saturday, November 20th, 2004 from 11:00 to 13:00. For details please visit our website at: www.horizon.ac.jp or contact Mrs. Ross. (Tel:045-584-1945) Address: 1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama

Horizon Japan International School will have a Visitors Day for prospective students on Sunday, November 20th, 2005 from 11:00 to 13:00. For details please visit our website at: www.horizon.ac.jp or contact Ms. Yoshino. (Tel:045-584-1945) Address: 1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama

Horizon Japan IS (of Yokohama) is opening a branch by Omotesando Hills in May 2007. It will pre-school through first grade the first year. They are accepting applications for the new location now. http://www.horizon.ac.jp

Stay away from Horizon. Terrible school. Teachers leave every year. Management is very bad. Nightmare

I think that new schools always need a few years to iron out various problems. I've heard of one family that is about 80% happy with Horizon ( I don't know anyone that is 100% happy with the school they have chosen, and this means all of them from ASIJ to Nishimachi to Lycee, etc). I also know that teachers leave other schools as well. We always have a one or two teachers leaving at my daughter's school (NewIS). After about 2-3 years, some teachers like to move on to another country. I do think that in one or two cases that they have been asked to leave, for professional reasons.

In other words, you probably should check the school out personally (this goes for any school). Try, if at all possible, to speak to more than just one parent at the school. Parents will open up and be more candid in one on one conversations.

I am interested in Horizon International School, can anyone tell me their experiences?