English

Cultivating the Ability to Lead the Global Society

English lessons at AMICUS are conducted by our professional team of qualified teachers from around the world. Our richly diverse team has adopted the Canadian Ontario curriculum to enhance students’ learning. The curriculum is designed so as to ensure students acquire a sound foundation upon which to develop and raise English levels through our unique study program. Through thinking about skills comprehensively, reading, writing, speaking and listening, after a few years it is possible to acquire English levels close to those of native English speakers of the same age and grade.To achieve world-class success with English classes at AMICUS the key is cooperation between children, students and our families. This year sees the introduction of programming into the English curriculum, which along with the existing focus on media literacy gives our students yet another way of seeing language. 

Mathematics

“Fun” Mathematics which Stimulates the Curiosity of Children

In Mathematics at AMICUS we attach importance to the practical utility of maths with an emphasis on actual problem-solving and not just teaching content. Lessons are conducted according to the requirement of the MEXT curriculum. To ensure understanding and help students who are struggling Japanese teachers work in tandem with our overseas teachers to team teach. We use the MEXT textbooks but with English translations, so parents can help children review at home. AMICUS also has a unique online glossary of the MEXT vocabulary in English. Through their mathematics classes, students will gain confidence as mathematical thinkers and develop as communicators, becoming global citizens who can discover, express themselves and take decisions throughout their lives.

Japanese

Developing the Children who Can Use the “Communicative Words”

Science

Uncovering the “Mysteries” in the World ~ Through Hands-on Learning

In Science at AMICUS we emphasize hands-on learning, seeing, touching and feeling for oneself. In addition to English language versions of the MEXT-approved Japanese Science textbooks, we also use Science Fusion, with its online resources. We also have a unique online glossary of science terms to help our second language learners. We do not simply follow the textbooks but deepen learning by encountering and learning what lies behind the many mysteries of the world. Emphasis is placed in classes not on what you know, but on having the desire to find out what you don’t, and on the wonder of finding out what had been hidden. From AMICUS science labs today one can hear the surprised voices of children.

Social Studies

Developing the Glocal Citizens who “Think Independently”

Lessons in Social Studies at AMICUS are designed with the aim of providing children with an understanding of society and the ability to be a member of it. The MEXT curriculum is used flexibly and outstanding classes from around the world are incorporated in order to nurture in students the qualities that will enable them to take initiative in work or life throughout the world. Lessons are project-based and range in content from the fundamentals of living in society to, at higher grades, looking at the geography and social structures of Okinawa and Japan from a global standpoint. The knowledge and abilities acquired through Social Studies classes at AMICUS are also the philosophy of the school. We see it as the foundation for the nurture of glocal citizens. The school in addition seeks to enhance students’ awareness of social issues on an international scale through our membership of Round Square.