Age Readiness

• Students entering Kindergarten, must be five years old by September 1 of the admission year.
• Students entering 1st grade, must be six years old by September 1 of the admission year. 
• Students transferring from other schools will be placed in grades appropriate to their age and previously completed grades. 

Health Screening

• All newly enrolled students must submit a completed physical examination form from a physician no later than the first day your child attends class.

Residency Requirements

• Students must reside with a parent or legal guardian or in a school-recognized alternative residence (host family or relative). 
• Families are responsible for reporting to OCSI when their child is not residing with the parent(s)/guardian(s).
• OCSI is unable to sponsor student visas and Certificate Of Eligibility (COE); students in Japan on tourist visas are not eligible for enrollment.

English Language Requirements

• Students must have English abilities that are appropriate for their grade level.
• Applicants for grades 9-12 should have grade-level English proficiency.
• Applicants for grades 6-8 should be within one grade-level of English proficiency.
• Applicants for grades 4-5 will undergo an online assessment and should be within two grade levels of proficiency in English
• Applicants for grades K-3 will be screened to assess readiness and English proficiency during the interview.
• If your child requires English support at the time of enrollment, they may be required to attend the Literacy Support (ESL) class; an additional one-time fee is required.
• Parents must understand that OCSI is an English-speaking school and that they are expected to participate in their child’s education by being informed and are responsible for all OCSI expectations and communications in English.

Wait List

When the number of eligible applicants exceeds the availability of spaces for a particular grade, your child may be placed on a waiting list. Families are encouraged to have their child attend an alternative school while on the waiting list. You will be notified by our Admissions team as soon as a seat becomes available; the principals may request additional testing before final acceptance.