Kirk here with news about preparations being made for the start of Kumamoto University’s new international school in 2026.
https://www.educ.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/kokusai/
The website has both English and Japanese explanations and surveys. You can check out the English on your own so here’s an English translation of the Japanese (prepared with ChatGPT’s help):
— start translation — Date: September 2024 Kumamoto Title: University Elementary School International Class Establishment Survey (For Japanese Students’ Parents)
At Kumamoto University Elementary School, starting in the 2026 academic year, an international class will be established where, in line with the Japanese national curriculum, all subjects, except for some like Japanese and moral education, will be taught in English. This will involve so-called “immersion education*” in English.
In this international class, in addition to developing Japanese language skills, we aim to enhance English proficiency and enrich students’ learning across various subjects. The class is expected to include both Japanese and foreign students, creating natural opportunities for using English in daily life. Moreover, classes will be co-taught by a Japanese teacher and a native English-speaking foreign teacher, with Japanese used as needed to ensure that students acquire the desired skills and abilities through attentive, detailed instruction.
*Note: Immersion education refers to teaching subjects in a second language to enhance language learning. — end translation — https://forms.office.com/r/0VC2WrN5mJ
Here’s the English form: https://forms.office.com/r/Ac1TD8znvz