Japan Council of International Schools
The Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) is an association of international schools in Japan. The council exists to promote communication among its member schools and to offer a platform for sharing professional development opportunities. In addition, council members often collaborate on projects, such as coordinating volunteer efforts[1] after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and publishing a book of teaching activities for Japanese classes (in 1997).
History
The roots of the organization can be traced back to 1965 when representatives of international schools in Japan met for the first time to discuss mutually relevant topics. The Japanese Council of Overseas Schools (JCOS) was formally established in 1972. Schools in Japan that were members of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) were automatically considered to be members of JCOS.[2] In 1982, membership was opened to any school that offered its curriculum in English, regardless of its participation in EARCOS. In 1987, the name was changed to the Japan Council of International Schools, or JCIS, which mirrored the naming of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS).[3]
Regular meetings are held for heads and curriculum coordinators at JCIS member schools throughout the year. The council also offers subsidies to promote collaborative professional development within the JCIS community.
Member schools
The following schools are members of the Council.
- American School in Japan
- Aoba-Japan International School
- The British School in Tokyo
- Canadian Academy
- Canadian International School
- Christian Academy in Japan
- Columbia International School
- Fukuoka International School
- Hiroshima International School
- Hokkaido International School
- International School of the Sacred Heart
- Kyoto International School
- Marist Brothers International School
- The Montessori School of Tokyo
- Nagoya International School
- New International School
- Nishimachi International School
- Osaka International School
- Osaka YMCA International School
- Saint Maur International School
- St. Mary's International School
- St. Michael's International School
- Seisen International School
- Tohoku International School
- Tokyo International School
- Tsukuba International School
- Yokohama International School
Notes
- ↑ "About JCIS". Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ↑ "EARCOS History". Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ↑ "History of JCIS". Retrieved 2014-04-14.