KIA Elementary Summer School 2025
| Place | Kansai International Academy Elementary School (Kobe Campus) 4 Chome-1-31 Shinzaike Minamimachi, Nada-ku, Kobe-shiHyogo657-0864 |
| Period | 7/28（Mon）〜8/22（Fri） |
| Plan |
5 days / 10days / 15days Week A 7/28 - 8/1 |
| Class duration | Short Corse 9:00-13:20（8:30 Open the Gate） Long Corse 9:00 - 15:00（8:30 Open the Gate） |
| Eligibility | Grade 1-6 elementary school students |
| Language | Japanese-English bilingual |
| Camapcity | About 15-20 students a class |
- School lunch is available at separate cost (Please contact us for special requirement for food allergy)
- No summer school on weekend and national holidays including Obon holiday(8/11-15).
- All course fees include the operating costs of Skills Workshops.
- School bus service is available: Tennoji, Higashi-Osaka, Rokko, Shin-Kobe (Bus fee required)
Schedule
The schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances. Please understand that the schedule is subject to change.
Week A
8:30-9:00
Check-in
9:00-12:00
Adventure Activities
Off campus adventure groups will take a school bus to the location
12:00-13:00
Lunch
Adventure groups that are on campus will eat the usual school lunch.
Off campus adventure groups will have a provided bento.
13:00-16:00
Adventure Activities
Off campus adventure groups will return by 16:00
16:00-16:30
Pick-up time
Multiple return bus routes may be scheduled to accommodate all students
Week B & Week C
8:30-9:00
Check-in
9:00-10:30
Workshop 1
10:30-10:50
Recess
10:50-12:20
Workshop 2
12:25-13:25
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Workshop 3
15:00-16:00
After Care (available to KIA students only)
15:00-16:00
Close
Workshop
Week A
Come try a new Summer program at KIA! Each day students go on a different adventure! Each adventure will include some fun activities in English and some in Japanese. Two days at KIA Kobe Campus, and three days on a special summer field trip adventure. Students will rotate through the adventures so that all attendees can experience each adventure.
*Space limited to 115 students
*After school programs not available in week A
Sports Adventure - Off Campus
Sports Adventure - Off Campus
Visit a place with plenty of space to use our bodies in big ways! Students will play games and enjoy fun exercises and activities. Location may change due to weather- some activities indoor and some outdoor.
*Special care will be taken to avoid heat stroke and dehydration - some activities may be changed due to the heat
Nature Adventure - Off Campus
Nature Adventure - Off Campus
Visit a beautiful forest in the mountains where students can learn nature science while doing fun activities. Activities include hiking, a big slide, and experiments along with a delicious picnic.
*Special care will be taken to avoid heat stroke and dehydration
*In case of light rain, the activities will continue. Please prepare a raincoat and shoes.
Science Adventure - Off Campus
Science Adventure - Off Campus
Visit a science museum and try some fun experiments in a special place. Students will explore exhibits as a group and then move to a place where they can try an experiment activity.
Campus Quest Adventure
Campus Quest Adventure
Have fun at Kobe campus playing games and exploring ideas together. These activities will combine popular activities that students enjoy in summer school.
Arts and Crafts Adventure
Arts and Crafts Adventure
Have a creative day making art and crafts in the art room and classrooms of Kobe campus. Students will be able to take home all of their beautiful and interesting projects at the end of this adventure.
Week B
This year, choose from 3 summer workshop courses. Workshop leaders may teach in Japanese or English. Each leader is passionate and knowledgeable about the fun activities students will do. For one week, each student will learn a little and play a little in 3 different workshops. Workshops cannot be changed after enrollment.
*Space in each course is limited. Enrollment for a course will close when the number reaches the limit.
G1-2 Course
Star Course
- International Cultures
- Nature Experiments
- Arts and Crafts
Moon Course
- Nature Experiments
- Arts and Crafts
- Programming
Comet Course
- Arts and Crafts
- Programming
- Let’s try Taiko
G3-6 Course
Rainbow Course
- Programming
- Let’s Try Taiko
- Language and Drama
Cloud Course
- Let’s Try Taiko
- Language and Drama
- International Cultures
Sun Course
- Language and Drama
- International Cultures
- Nature Experiment
Week C
This year, choose from 3 summer workshop courses. Workshop leaders may teach in Japanese or English. Each leader is passionate and knowledgeable about the fun activities students will do. For one week, each student will learn a little and play a little in 3 different workshops. Workshops cannot be changed after enrollment.
*Space in each course is limited. Enrollment for a course will close when the number reaches the limit.
G1-2 Course
Star Course
- STEM
- Arts and Crafts 2
- English Club
Moon Course
- Arts and Crafts 2
- English Club
- Sewing
Comet Course
- English Club
- Sewing
- Sports Inside
G3-6 Course
Rainbow Course
- Sewing
- Sports Inside
- Music Across Cultures
Cloud Course
- Sports Inside
- Music Across Cultures
- STEM
Sun Course
- Music Across Cultures
- STEM
- Arts and Crafts 2
Week B & Week CのWorkshop
Arts and Crafts
Let’s explore different elements of art and create together! ！
Programming
Exploring exciting 3D design challenges and learning advanced Tinkercad features.
International Cultures
Learning about nature through games, experiments, and activities!
Let’s Try Taiko
Students learn how to do Japanese drumming with a special guest teacher and a mini-concert on Friday.
Nature Experiments
Learning about nature through games, experiments, and activities!
Language and Drama
Use your English skills to express the dramatic feelings and events of a story!
STEM
Challenge yourself to plan, design, build, and experiment planes, bridges, boats and more!
Arts and Crafts 2
Continue learning and creating fun new crafts and activities about hand-making!
Sewing
We will learn about how to make soft toys, cushions and anything else you want to design!
Music across Cultures
Discover the heartbeat of cultures through music—where rhythms, melodies, and traditions unite to tell the world's most captivating stories!
Sports Inside
Students learn basic skills and strategy of soccer with training drills and games!
English Club
Practice English with fun games and activities!
Pricing (tax included )
| Short Course | Long Course | Lunch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week A | ¥90,000 | ¥5,000 | |
| Week B or Week C | ¥50,000 | ¥65,000 | ¥3,500 |
| Week B & Week C | ¥90,000 | ¥120,000 | ¥7,000 |
School Bus Pricing
| Rokko | Shin-Kobe | Higashi -Osaka | Tennoji | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week A | ¥3,500 | ¥4,500 | ¥10,000 | ¥11,000 |
| Week B or Week C | ¥3,500 | ¥4,500 | ¥10,000 | ¥11,000 |
| Week B & Week C | ¥7,000 | ¥9,000 | ¥20,000 | ¥22,000 |
Other
Insurance fee (for all courses) ¥300
Summer school registration fee: ¥15,000
*An insurance fee (¥300) is charged for all summer school applicants.
*No refunds or make-up classes will be provided in the case of absences, school closure due to weather alerts, etc.
School Bus Timetable
Rokko / Shin-kobe
Week A / Week B / Week C
| Morning | |
|---|---|
| Shin-Kobe Sta. | 8:05 |
| Hankyu Rokko Sta. | 8:15 |
| JR Rokkomichi Sta. | 8:20 |
| Kobe Campus | 8:30 |
Week A
| Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| Kobe Campus | 16:30 |
| Hanshin-Shinzaike-Sta. | 16:35 |
| JR Rokkomichi Sta. | 16:40 |
| Hakyu Rokko Sta. | 16:45 |
| Shin-Kobe Sta. | 17:05 |
Week B / Week C
| Afternoon | 13:30 | 15:10 | 16:10 （Only KIA Student） |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Campus | 13:30 | 15:10 | 16:10 |
| Hanshin-Shinzaike-Sta. | 13:35 | 15:15 | 16:15 |
| JR Rokkomichi Sta. | 13:40 | 15:20 | 16:20 |
| Hakyu Rokko Sta. | 13:45 | 15:25 | 16:25 |
| Shin-Kobe Sta. | 14:05 | 15:45 | 16:45 |
Higashi-Osaka・Tennoji
Week A / Week B / Week C
| Morning | Higashi-Osaka | Morning | Tennoji |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higashi-Osaka Campus | 7:35 | Tennoji Lucias Campus | 7:45 |
| Nagata Sta. | 7:40 | --- | --- |
| Kobe Campus | 8:30 | Kobe Campus | 8:30 |
Week A
| Afternoon | 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Kobe Campus | 16:30 |
| Tennoji Lucias Campus | 17:20 |
| Nagata Sta. | 17:50 |
| Higashi-Osaka Campus | 17:55 |
Week B / Week C
| Afternoon | 13:30 | 15:10 |
16:10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Campus | 13:30 | 15:10 | 16:10 |
| Tennoji Lucias Campus | 14:20 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Nagata Sta. | 14:50 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
| Higashi-Osaka Campus | 14:55 | 16:35 | 17:35 |
Application
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It will be closed as soon as it is filled to capacity.
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Please read the “Admission Policy”.
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Please fill out the “Application Form” send it to us.
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The invoice will be sent to you by post. Please complete the transfer of funds to the bank account indicated on the invoice by the deadline.
※Space is confirmed upon payment completion.