Canadian Academy, Japan
Prior to its move to Rokko Island, the school was located in Nagamine-dai, a residential area located below Mt. Maya and Mt. Rokko and overlooking the city of Kobe, for many decades. The school is accredited by the US-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and is certified to award both International Baccalaureate and US high school diplomas. CA has implemented the IBO Primary Years Program (PYP). and Middle Years Program (MYP).The curriculum is in English.
CA is a member of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC). The school's sports teams and arts groups send students to annual tournaments and festivals in coordination with other international schools from China, Hong Kong, Korea and the Philippines and participate in the Western Japan Athletics Association.
CA is the alma mater of Jovan Yamagishi, a professional soccer player who has spent time with teams in Uruguay and Norway, Taizo Sugitani, a member of the Japanese Olympic Equestrian team, guitarist Ellen McIlwaine,singer Jon Levy, and Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress Kelly Chen
The student body is truly international in its make up, with about 17 per cent of students from North America, 7 per cent from Europe, 55 per cent from Asia, and 20 per cent representing the rest of the world. Canadian Academy has an international dormitory for students in grades 9-12. The layout of residences for boarders has been devised to create a family environment and to foster a closer relationship between students and their resident house parents.
