Nissait Education Philosophy

"to foster the heart of communication" and "to learn the skill of communication."

　　　　At Nissait, we think the purpose of learning English is communication. By "Communication" we mean a broader ability, which doesn't refer simply to learning a language, but rather the ability by which two or more people can overcome differences such as those relating to nationality, culture or religion, in order to live peacefully on our planet.
　　　Therefore, our concept of teaching is "to foster the heart of communication" and "to learn the skill of communication." We hope children will have fun communicating with others as they expand their views and become global citizens.

Nissait's Characteristics

● Native English-speaking Teachers’ Conversation Class

Conversation class is taught by native English speaking teachers, and the lessons are carried out only in English.  We focus on “how to use English in real life situations” rather than “how to study English.” We also want students to have fun learning English. We motivate students to use complete sentences as much as possible. We have small sized classes, therefore each student has a fair opportunity to speak and can be given individual attention by the teachers.

Maximum number of students in a class: 6 (Under Elementary school) 　8 (Over Kindergarten)

● Japanese Coordinator System

Japanese coordinators are educational counselors, and they act as a bridge between the teachers, students and their parents. They also act as a model for the younger students by demonstrating the right and wrong way to answer and participate in activities in the class. Shy students or unconfident students definitely benefit from their help. Japanese coordinators also give lesson feedback to their parents after every lesson.

● Japanese English Teachers’ General English Class

In order to improve one’s English, reading is necessary. We have General English classes which are taught by a Japanese English Teachers. In these classes, the teachers focus on phonics, reading, writing as well as English Grammar. The class also prepares the students for the STEP test. By the time students enter Junior High School, they already have a working knowledge of English grammar and it allows them to be more confident in their school English classes.


● Extra- Curricular Activities

We have a variety of programs throughout the year. The purpose of this is for the students to experience Western culture. We want them to be able to use English, not only in a classroom setting, but also in real life situations. We also use these events as a way to show the parents their children’s progress. Every year the students participate in Easter class, Halloween parties, day trips, summer camp, summer school, an overseas home-stay program, and Christmas presentations. Students are able to have fun learning English through these events as well as in their regular lessons.

● Long History

Nissait was established in 1973. Nissait is the ideal school in which children can have fun learning English and are able to use English as a means of communication. We have experienced many trials and errors since then but these have assisted us in creating our unique educational system. Great care and effort has been put into designing a curriculum that has made Nissait the school that it is today. We are always searching for new ideas and ways in which to enhance our curriculum and make the school better for the students.