AcademicsQuality international education in Yokohama, Kanagawa K-12 | Founded in 1872 upon Christian principles | Direct train from Tokyo | Co-Ed Montessori IB https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/feed/atom/2024-06-07T19:45:59+09:00Saint Maur International SchoolJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementSaint Maur's Middle School Students Engage in the Rich Learning at Futaba2023-12-13T08:07:23+09:002023-12-13T08:07:23+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/saint-maurs-middle-school-students-engage-in-the-rich-learning-at-futabaChristina Fürstenau<p>In November, Saint Maur's Middle School Student Council members embarked on a transformative experience, spending an entire school day at our neighboring sister school, Futaba.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/saint-maurs-middle-school-students-engage-in-the-rich-learning-at-futaba" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>In November, Saint Maur's Middle School Student Council members embarked on a transformative experience, spending an entire school day at our neighboring sister school, Futaba.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/saint-maurs-middle-school-students-engage-in-the-rich-learning-at-futaba" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Celebrating 16 Years Since the Foundation of Our French School 'École Française' at Saint Maur International School2023-09-08T12:05:54+09:002023-09-08T12:05:54+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/celebrating-16-years-since-the-foundation-of-our-french-school-ecole-francaise-at-saint-maur-international-schoolChristina Fürstenau<p>Every child's educational journey is a unique adventure, and at Saint Maur International School in Yokohama, we've been offering individual learning experiences since 1872. Rooted in a commitment to providing excellent education to international families while honouring our French heritage, we established our integrated French School 'École Française'. Founded in August 2007, the French School at Saint Maur was born from the aspiration to meet the needs of the ever-growing community of French and French-speaking families in the region.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/celebrating-16-years-since-the-foundation-of-our-french-school-ecole-francaise-at-saint-maur-international-school" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Every child's educational journey is a unique adventure, and at Saint Maur International School in Yokohama, we've been offering individual learning experiences since 1872. Rooted in a commitment to providing excellent education to international families while honouring our French heritage, we established our integrated French School 'École Française'. Founded in August 2007, the French School at Saint Maur was born from the aspiration to meet the needs of the ever-growing community of French and French-speaking families in the region.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/celebrating-16-years-since-the-foundation-of-our-french-school-ecole-francaise-at-saint-maur-international-school" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>IGCSE & IB Examination Results 20232023-08-30T07:23:10+09:002023-08-30T07:23:10+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-ib-examination-results-2023Oliver Alexander & Campbell Boyd<p>The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations for the tenth graders are held every year in May/June. Last academic year all Grade 10 students at Saint Maur were able to complete all their IGCSE examinations.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-ib-examination-results-2023" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations for the tenth graders are held every year in May/June. Last academic year all Grade 10 students at Saint Maur were able to complete all their IGCSE examinations.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-ib-examination-results-2023" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>British Universities in Japan Education Fair2023-03-27T20:12:44+09:002023-03-27T20:12:44+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/british-universities-in-japan-education-fairKaren Dompor<p>On 23 March, the British Universities in Japan Education Fair was held at Saint Maur, bringing together representatives from 19 higher education institutions in the UK and high school students, parents, and staff members. The fair was an opportunity for attendees to learn about the various educational programs, facilities, and admission requirements offered by universities in the UK.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/british-universities-in-japan-education-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>On 23 March, the British Universities in Japan Education Fair was held at Saint Maur, bringing together representatives from 19 higher education institutions in the UK and high school students, parents, and staff members. The fair was an opportunity for attendees to learn about the various educational programs, facilities, and admission requirements offered by universities in the UK.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/british-universities-in-japan-education-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>March 7, 2023: A Fantastic Math Field Day2023-03-09T13:13:08+09:002023-03-09T13:13:08+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/march-7-2023-a-fantastic-math-field-dayRoss Jonas<p>On Tuesday, March 7, a team of 25 Saint Maur students, from Grades 6-12, participated in Math Field Day. Math Field Day is a competition involving 12 schools from the Kanto Region in which students display their knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/march-7-2023-a-fantastic-math-field-day" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>On Tuesday, March 7, a team of 25 Saint Maur students, from Grades 6-12, participated in Math Field Day. Math Field Day is a competition involving 12 schools from the Kanto Region in which students display their knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/march-7-2023-a-fantastic-math-field-day" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Integrating Japanese Culture Into Our Education and Everyday Activities2023-03-06T12:58:16+09:002023-03-06T12:58:16+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/integrating-japanese-culture-into-our-education-and-everyday-activitiesChristina Fürstenau<p>One of the great advantages of our campus being surrounded by nature, is that staff and students can observe the change in seasons. We are very lucky to have beautiful cherry blossom trees on and around our campus to fully celebrate and appreciate this integral aspect of Japanese culture. There are over one hundred cherry blossom varieties in Japan and the tree on our campus is always in full bloom in late February, well ahead of the official Sakura Season which usually starts about a month later.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/integrating-japanese-culture-into-our-education-and-everyday-activities" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>One of the great advantages of our campus being surrounded by nature, is that staff and students can observe the change in seasons. We are very lucky to have beautiful cherry blossom trees on and around our campus to fully celebrate and appreciate this integral aspect of Japanese culture. There are over one hundred cherry blossom varieties in Japan and the tree on our campus is always in full bloom in late February, well ahead of the official Sakura Season which usually starts about a month later.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/integrating-japanese-culture-into-our-education-and-everyday-activities" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>IGCSE Examination Results May 20222022-08-23T08:49:41+09:002022-08-23T08:49:41+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-examination-results-may-2022Campbell Boyd<p>The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations for the tenth graders are held in two sessions every year: October/November and May/June. Last academic year, in spite of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19, all students at Saint Maur were able to complete all their IGCSE examinations. The results of which were released on 18th August 2022.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-examination-results-may-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations for the tenth graders are held in two sessions every year: October/November and May/June. Last academic year, in spite of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19, all students at Saint Maur were able to complete all their IGCSE examinations. The results of which were released on 18th August 2022.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/igcse-examination-results-may-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>IB Results of the Class of 20222022-08-22T11:21:24+09:002022-08-22T11:21:24+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/ib-results-of-the-class-of-2022Oliver Alexander<p>The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) examinations are held every May over a three week period. Following the cancellation of the May 2020 examinations, in line with other assessment programs, and in consultation with universities and governments, the IB restarted examinations in May 2021.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/ib-results-of-the-class-of-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) examinations are held every May over a three week period. Following the cancellation of the May 2020 examinations, in line with other assessment programs, and in consultation with universities and governments, the IB restarted examinations in May 2021.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/ib-results-of-the-class-of-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Congratulations to our Graduating Class of 2022!2022-06-13T13:27:33+09:002022-06-13T13:27:33+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/congratulations-to-our-graduating-class-of-2022Ms. Rosina Mansson & Ms. Fürstenau<p>On Friday June 3, we celebrated Mass and gave thanks to God for our wonderful 2022 graduating cohort. Father Raju Antony stepped in during Fr Darryl's absence and he prepared a meaningful service where he chose readings and wrote prayers of the faithful that would be significant for young men and women about to embark on their adult journeys. We thank Father Raju for his dedication as a priest and a teacher and his kind words about the importance of education.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/congratulations-to-our-graduating-class-of-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>On Friday June 3, we celebrated Mass and gave thanks to God for our wonderful 2022 graduating cohort. Father Raju Antony stepped in during Fr Darryl's absence and he prepared a meaningful service where he chose readings and wrote prayers of the faithful that would be significant for young men and women about to embark on their adult journeys. We thank Father Raju for his dedication as a priest and a teacher and his kind words about the importance of education.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/congratulations-to-our-graduating-class-of-2022" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Math Field Day-A Great Day of Logical Thinking!2022-03-09T16:24:51+09:002022-03-09T16:24:51+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/math-field-day-a-great-day-of-logical-thinkingRoss Jonas<p>On Tuesday, March 8, a team of 17 Saint Maur students, from Grades 6-12, participated in Math Field Day. Math Field Day is a competition involving 13 schools from the Kanto Region in which students display their knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/math-field-day-a-great-day-of-logical-thinking" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>On Tuesday, March 8, a team of 17 Saint Maur students, from Grades 6-12, participated in Math Field Day. Math Field Day is a competition involving 13 schools from the Kanto Region in which students display their knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/math-field-day-a-great-day-of-logical-thinking" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Inauguration Ceremony for the High School Student Council2022-02-08T11:19:13+09:002022-02-08T11:19:13+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/inauguration-ceremony-for-the-high-school-student-councilAnne Entwisle<p>With the changing of the Season in Japan came the changing of the High School Student Council (HSSC) Executive group. Yesterday Saint Maur brought back a long standing tradition of the Inauguration Ceremony for the High School Student Council.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/inauguration-ceremony-for-the-high-school-student-council" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>With the changing of the Season in Japan came the changing of the High School Student Council (HSSC) Executive group. Yesterday Saint Maur brought back a long standing tradition of the Inauguration Ceremony for the High School Student Council.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/inauguration-ceremony-for-the-high-school-student-council" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Grade 4 Student Receives Excellence Award in Nationwide Art Competition2022-02-07T12:37:56+09:002022-02-07T12:37:56+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/grade-4-student-receives-excellence-award-in-nationwide-art-competitionChristina Fürstenau<p>The students of 1EO presented an engaging assembly for us on February 4th with the theme, "New Year‘s Resolutions.“ In the assembly, students in the audience were asked what their resolutions are for this year and everyone participated in interactive games.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/grade-4-student-receives-excellence-award-in-nationwide-art-competition" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The students of 1EO presented an engaging assembly for us on February 4th with the theme, "New Year‘s Resolutions.“ In the assembly, students in the audience were asked what their resolutions are for this year and everyone participated in interactive games.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/academics/grade-4-student-receives-excellence-award-in-nationwide-art-competition" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>