STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE
FENIX children are curious, communicative, capable, confident, and respected.
We strive for our students to be competent global citizens.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY
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Inspiring curiosity
Children are naturally curious and want to explore. It allows them to continually grow, learn and question what is around them. Expanding their vocabulary as they use language to describe what they’re thinking, seeing, hearing, or experiencing. A child’s natural curiosity forms the foundation to be successful adults by developing a sense of creativity and imagination.
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Promote and encourage individuality
All children are unique with their own characteristics, interests, strengths and weaknesses.
We respect and encourage their individuality throughout their learning to help create a strong sense of personal identity. -
Bilingual
Early language immersion improves overall academic achievement by enhancing your child’s brain development, memory and cognitive learning.
Bilingualism promotes awareness, appreciation and acceptance of other peoples and cultures and increases social development such as communication and listening skills ensuring students are better prepared to fully function in a globalized society.
EXPLORE OUR FEATURES
Early Childhood Education curriculum following
the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) from Australia
What is Play Based Learning?
At FENIX International, we believe that children learn and develop most effectively through their play and social interactions.
Play is a means for exploration of the world for a child. Children use play to make meaning and connections. A play-based learning approach means your child will learn and develop an array of skills at their own pace and through their own interests.
From finger painting to creating unique shapes using building blocks, we work with your child’s inquisitive nature and desire to have fun.
These activities are designed to nurture curiosity and are a crucial part in developing social skills, motor skills and setting the foundations for their language and numeracy education.
Therefore, our curriculum is based off play-based learning and interest-based learning and follows the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework).
Teacher Rotation System
Teacher Rotation System
Fenix does not assign foreign instructors to one class but adopts a system in which the instructors rotate throughout the various classes.
Although all instructors follow the same curriculum, each instructor brings a new style, a different accent and a different sense of humor to the classroom.
Children without a variety of teachers will grow dependant on their teacher’s accent, teaching style and vocabulary. Having only one teacher can hinder their development as they become accustomed to their particular style of teaching.
Rotating staff helps children become more adaptable by acquiring the ability to talk to all kinds of people irrespective of their age, accents, and backgrounds. This helps your child to have a truly multicultural experience and lays the foundations for your child becoming a competent and global citizens.
Delicious food that nurtures the mind and body
Well Balanced, Delicious Meals Overseen by Nutritionists
We provide safe, secure, well balanced and delicious meals we know kids will love prepared in collaboration with Kamu Kamu Bento. There are many different options available in addition to the ever-increasing number of new menu items every month. All meals have had the calories, protein, fat and salt equivelants calculated by nutritionists and all food allergens are listed.
CLASS INFORMATION
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Pre-Kinder -
1 year old(Caterpillar Class)
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Pre-Kinder -
2 Years Old(Butterfly Course)
Pre-Kinder - 1 year old
(Caterpillar Class)
※Acceptable from 1 year old.
In Caterpillar class children are immersed in an environment that stimulates all the five senses: Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Tasting and Touching.
Caterpillar class is focused on children having a positive and fun first school experience through music, movement, art and play.
We encourage their natural curiosity with activities that let them explore the world around them, such as indoor and outdoor play, music and dance, together with Japanese and English communication, Language and pre-literacy skills.
Our program is designed to build the foundation for bi-lingual kids who can use both Japanese and English naturally.
Maximum Students per class (5)
Childcare Time
Week Day
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Weekend
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
National Holidays
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Childcare（Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays）
| 7：30～9：00 / 14：00～19：30 |
FREE Early childhood education at Nursery Schools
This facility is eligible for FREE early childhood education in an English environment.
Pre-Kinder course is FREE up to ¥42,000 per month for households exempt from municipal tax
Pre-Kinder - 2 Years Old
(Butterfly Course)
※Children who are enrolled as part of the pre-kinder class are exempt from the entrance examination when entering the Kinder Course.
Butterfly Class is used as preparation for children to enter the Kinder course
Our fun play-based curriculum focuses on Personal, Social & Emotional Development, English and Japanese Communication, Language & Pre-Literacy, Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy, Knowledge & Understanding of the World, Physical Development, and Creative Development through activities such as Arts & Crafts, Science, along with a simple Plants Lifecycle project which is included in the Curriculum of the Kinder course.
Daily routines allow children to become more independent, build their self-esteem, develop important social skills and are able to freely express their emotions and opinions.
Children who have completed the Butterfly course can go on to the Kinder course with an internal recommendation.
Maximum Students per class (18)
Childcare Time
Week Day
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Weekend
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
National Holidays
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Childcare（Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays）
| 7：30～9：00 / 14：00～19：30 |
FREE Early childhood education at Nursery Schools
This facility is eligible for FREE early childhood education in an English environment.
Pre-Kinder course is FREE up to ¥42,000 per month for households exempt from municipal tax
Kinder Preparation Course
Kinder Preparation course is for children aged 3-6 years old and will run for a limited time until March 2023.
This course is strictly limited to those enrolling in the "Kinder course" scheduled to open in April 2023.
You can choose from Weekday or Weekend only courses. In addition, children enrolled in this course are exempt from entrance exams and are eligible for priority admission into the kindergarten course.
Maximum Students per class (20)
Childcare Time
Week Day
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Weekend
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
National Holidays
| Short | 9：00～14：00 |
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| Long | 8：00～18：00 |
Childcare（Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays）
| 7：30～9：00 / 14：00～19：30 |
FREE Early childhood education at Nursery Schools
This facility is eligible for FREE early childhood education in an English environment. Kinder course is FREE up to ¥37,000 per month with government subsidy.
Principals message
Adam Jenkins
Principal
FENIX INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HIRAKATA
FENIX INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HIRAKATA
Free information sessions are held for anyone interested in learning more about the school and facilities, or considering entering the Kinder courses.
These information sessions provide the opportunity for parents to learn more about our Pre-Kinder and Kinder programs and curriculum.
The new school years begins in April, however if there is space available in your desired class, you may enrol at any time.
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- EXPERIENCE・BRIEFING SESSION
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At Fenix, we are holding free tral lessons and briefing sessions. Please refer to the briefing information on the website for the current schedule.
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- APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE
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Please fill out and submit the application form and required documents that will be handed out at the briefing session.
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- ENTRANCE INTERVIEW
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After receiving your application, we will conduct a simple interview (Behavior Observation) and a parent – child interview. (There is no English test)
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- ADMISSION PROCEDURE
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For those who have passed the interview and have been accepted to enter the Kindergarten, we will guide you through the admission procedures and orientation.
Access
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- ADDRESS
- 2-5 Kamijimacho Hirakata-shi OSAKA 5731127 JAPAN
6mins walk from KEIHAN MAKINO station
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- TEL
- 072-864-5500
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- OPENING TIME
- 7:30AM-7:30PM
(Including Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays)
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- PARKING
- ◎FREE PARKING
School bus pick up and drop service available
(Hirakata, Kuzuha, Yawata, Takatsuki)