The Japanese School Singapore - Clementi

The Japanese School Singapore operates across three campuses in Singapore. The Primary Clementi Campus is located at 95 Clementi Road, Singapore 129782, directly opposite the National University of Singapore. The Changi Primary Campus is at 11 Upper Changi Road North, Singapore 507657. The Secondary Campus is the West Coast Campus at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383, at the junction of Jalan Buroh and West Coast Highway. The Clementi campus serves as the school's headquarters. Transport links include local bus services and nearby rail options in the western and eastern parts of the island.

The school operates two Primary campuses (Clementi and Changi) for elementary grades, and a separate Secondary campus (West Coast) for junior high. Primary students attend Grades 1–6 at Clementi or Changi, while the Secondary Campus on West Coast serves Grades 7–9.

The Japanese School Singapore is a private, co-educational international day school offering education based on the Japanese curriculum. It does not function as a boarding school.

Public data on pupil nationalities is not publicly published. Admission policies indicate Singaporean citizens are generally not enrolled, suggesting the student body is primarily non-Singaporean, typically Japanese expatriates and other international students. No exact nationalities breakdown is provided by the school.

Both the Clementi-Changi Primary campuses and the West Coast Secondary campus publish policies on special needs admissions. They state that they accommodate students with disabilities requiring special arrangements, but not all such cases can be admitted due to the school's overseas private-school status; medical needs or daily living support may preclude admission. Admissions decisions for special needs entries are reviewed by the Education Support Committee, with specific processes and timelines.

The school is affiliated with Japan and follows the Japanese Ministry of Education core curriculum as part of The Japanese School Singapore (a Japanese international school in Singapore).

There is no formal religious affiliation associated with The Japanese School Singapore.

The school operates a single full-day session. Primary classes begin around 8:40 and end around 14:25 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Tuesdays and Thursdays may include additional lessons and a later dismissal. Secondary classes begin at 8:45 and typically end at 15:50. Lunch is from about 12:20–13:10, with 10‑minute class intervals in between.

A school bus service is offered with routes for Clementi (Primary), Changi (Primary), and West Coast (Secondary). Routes are listed as tentative for the 2025 school year, with published bus fares and a reservation process. Details are coordinated through the school's Bus Route system.

The Japanese School Singapore Clementi Campus offers primary education (Primary 1–Primary 6) at the Clementi site, comprising six years of instruction with Level 1 through Level 6 progression. The campus provides extensive facilities to support the curriculum, including science labs, IT resources, a computer lab, broadcasting room, art studio, sewing room, and dedicated music spaces. The curriculum follows the Japanese national curriculum, is delivered primarily in Japanese, and includes English language teaching delivered through English classrooms as part of the school program. The program also encompasses specialized subjects with dedicated spaces for music, arts and crafts, and home economics. The Japanese education system provides nine years of schooling (six years primary and three years secondary); Clementi Primary forms the six-year primary stage, with secondary education conducted at the West Coast Campus. At the end of Primary, students participate in a Graduation Ceremony in March and receive a Certificate of Graduation from the principal, with the school year beginning in April and an Entrance Ceremony for new students.

The Clementi Campus provides a student–teacher ratio table showing Level 1–6 ratios (roughly around 1:26 to 1:34 depending on level) for Primary classes.

The school confirms that Graduation certificates are awarded to students completing the required primary or secondary years, with Graduation ceremonies held in March; entrance into the school year typically occurs with an April start.

Graduates pursue higher education in Japan or internationally, as typical for Japanese international schools; secondary education continues at the West Coast Campus for the final three years before high school entry.

The school describes a broad curriculum with core and specialist areas (e.g., music, arts and crafts, home economics), supporting diverse student needs within the Japanese primary framework.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program. Morning Assembly is held two to three times per month, and an English Immersion Assembly is conducted to reinforce communication and fellowship among students. A monthly Students' Assembly is organized by the students themselves, with announcements and occasional performances. The Student Council includes specialized committees such as Health/Hygiene, Environment, Social Life, and Music, which support leadership, teamwork, and health awareness. Extra-curricular activities and cultural exchanges provide opportunities for social interaction, collaboration, and resilience. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a dedicated SEL staff or a formal SEL curriculum.

The school publicly notes it accepts students with disabilities requiring special consideration in Primary and Middle School, but cannot guarantee provision equivalent to Japanese public schools in Singapore, particularly for students needing ongoing medical treatment. A Special Needs class is established in the Junior High to provide targeted support. Admissions for students requiring special accommodations are reviewed by the Education Support Committee, which decides whether the school can admit the student. ESL support exists as part of SEN provision, with an ESL teacher listed for the Clementi Campus. English immersion in the Secondary School supports students' needs by delivering English-language instruction in several subjects. Admissions and SEN policies indicate careful consideration and campus-specific constraints in placing students with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through an ESL teacher at the Clementi Campus. The English Department advertises roles for ESL staff to support Japanese primary students with varying levels of English proficiency. English immersion is used in the Singapore Japanese School Secondary School to improve English proficiency, with subjects such as Physical Education, Arts, and Home Economics taught in English by English-speaking specialists. ESL staffing and English-immersion arrangements indicate formalized EAL support within the curriculum. The available information highlights ESL staffing and immersion programs but does not detail other EAL offerings beyond these supports.

There is no publicly disclosed, dedicated mental wellbeing programme. Regular assemblies—Morning Assembly and a Students' Assembly—contribute to student communication, community, and social cohesion. The School Life page also notes a Health/Hygiene Committee within the Student Council, indicating student involvement in health-related issues. Extra-curricular activities and clubs, as well as cultural exchanges, provide outlets for social interaction, confidence-building, and resilience. No separate, publicly documented mental health services or counselling staff are described in the available materials.

The school publishes a Privacy Policy detailing personal information handling, governance, and the appointment of a Chief Privacy Officer with protective measures for data security. Procedures for disclosure, correction, and complaint handling related to personal information are described in the policy. Policies regarding students with special needs describe admissions limitations and review by the Education Support Committee for entry decisions. The 2025–2026 Special Needs admissions guidance states that admission for students with special considerations is evaluated and may be restricted by campus and by the school's capacity to provide required support. The available materials do not reveal a separate, publicly disclosed comprehensive safeguarding or child-protection policy beyond privacy and special needs admission guidance.

The Clementi Campus has four main features. The school emphasizes the Japanese educational curriculum, including Japanese language, mathematics, science, and social studies, so students can study with confidence after returning to Japan. It provides meticulous instruction to develop solid academic ability. The English education is enriched, with native teachers conducting small-group English classes and English immersion education in music, physical education, and swimming, helping students become familiar with and able to use English naturally. Multicultural understanding education uses Singapore's multicultural society to learn about local culture and interact with local schools, fostering respect for diverse cultures and collaborative learning. The learning and living environment is safe, with warm relationships within grades, attentive instruction, and close cooperation with parents to support a secure school life.

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