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Christian Academy in Japan
Tokyo, Japan

Our Purpose

Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) was established in 1950 to provide Christ-centered education, in the English language, for the children of evangelical missionaries. While continuing this purpose, CAJ also serves many other families who desire this type of education for their children CAJ is committed to nurturing students in spiritual growth and academic excellence.

The school includes grades K-12 and has been fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1976. It is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Christian Schools International (CSI), and the East Asia Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).

Conveniently located in northwest Tokyo, the school is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the six evangelical missions that own and operate the school.

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Our Profile

Christian Academy in Japan has a student body of more than 400 in grades K-12. About 60% of the students are children of missionaries from almost 40 different mission organizations. CAJ students represent more than a dozen nations, with the largest numbers coming from America, Japan, Korea, and Canada. A small boarding facility is available for students from missionary families. SEND has many children in this school.

The heart of CAJ rests in our administration, faculty and staff, men and women who are highly qualified and devoted to their profession. Through them, the school aims to nurture our students towards excellence.

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Our Programs

The school offers an accredited, college preparatory, Christian education. Programs in English as a Second Language and a Resource Room for special-needs children are also available. All students share the use of a modern, well-equipped four-acre campus, which includes a 400-seat auditorium, a gymnasium and an academic building completed in August of 1997. A library with more than 30,000 volumes, science labs, a computer lab, and well-furnished classrooms provide excellent resources for learning.

Our School Support Services program provides resources and consulting services for more than 200 additional students who are home schooled or attend Japanese schools.

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Our Curriculum

CAJ's curriculum is designed to prepare students for a life of obedient response to God and responsibility for His creation. We aim to help students mature spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. More than 90% of our graduates enter colleges and universities in North America and Japan.

Elementary school students concentrate on Bible, language, arts, social studies, math, and science, and they also receive instruction from specialists in art, choral and instrumental music, Japanese language, and physical education.

Middle school students, in addition to their strong program in core academics, explore their potential through courses in computer science, art home economics and industrial arts. Electives are available in Japanese language as well as choral and instrumental music.

The high school curriculum offers four years of English, Bible, social studies, mathematics, science, and physical education. Two or three foreign languages, including Japanese, are offered every year. Electives are available in Advanced Placement courses, art, computer science, industrial arts, home economics, and choral and instrumental music.
Co-curricular activities, including athletics, drama, publications, speech, music and art, are available to middle school and high school students.

Students at all levels explore the riches of Japanese culture in field trips throughout the year.

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Our Invitation

You are invited to visit CAJ and to experience firsthand our warm welcome and the excitement we share as we learn and live the Christian life together. We always enjoy meeting prospective staff members, prospective students and their families, and other people who are interested in the school. We would be happy to send you information by mail or to arrange an interview with the headmaster and a tour of the campus.

Please request specific information about enrolling students or about staff vacancies from the headmaster, using the address shown below. Parents who wish to enroll children should begin that process in March. In keeping with our primary purpose, CAJ gives first enrollment priority to missionary families and then to other Christian families. We look forward to seeing you!

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CAJ Sponsoring Missions