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1. Where is the school located?
The campus is located in the city of Higashi Kurume, about one hour by train from the downtown Tokyo area.
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2. What percentage of the student body is made up of missionary kids?
Approximately 40% of the student body is made up of the children of missionaries representing over 25 mission groups. The remainder consists of a diverse combination of dependents of business and professional people.
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3. Are all of the students Americans?
Presently, the student population is 29% North American, 33% Japanese, 21% Korean, and the rest are from over 20 countries.
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4. What percentage of high school graduates go on to college or university?
More than 90% of CAJ graduates go on to post-secondary institutions in the United States or their home country.
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5. Is Christian Academy in Japan an accredited school?
CAJ has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1976.
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6. How many students are enrolled in Christian Academy in Japan?
The enrollment is over 450 students in grades K-12.
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7. What facilities does CAJ have?
There is a 25,000 volume library, a 370-seat auditorium, two computer labs, a 450-seat gymnasium, and an athletic field, all on a four-acre campus. A three-story classroom building was completed in the spring of 1997.
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8. What about sports?
CAJ participates in an interscholastic league of international schools and military dependent schools in the Kanto Plain area. CAJ fields teams in cross-country, tennis, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, track and field, and field hockey. Other teams may compete on a club basis.
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9. Is a hot lunch available during the school day?
Yes, our dining hall prepares a hot lunch every full day of school. The a la carte menu is a mix of dishes from various cultures--Japanese, North American, Chinese, and others. A salad bar is always available, as are beverages and desserts.
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10. What fine arts activities does the school have?
There is a full spectrum of instruction in the visual arts as well as choral and instrumental music for students in K-12. Individual instruction is available for both vocal and instrumental music. There are several dramatic productions throughout the year.
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11. Are AP courses offered?
We offer AP classes in English, social studies, math, science, and language.
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12. Who operates the school?
The school is owned and operated through the cooperation of six missionary organizations: Christian Reformed World Missions, Evangelical Covenant Church World Missions, OMS International, SEND International, The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM), and WorldVenture. Representatives from these organizations make up the board of directors.
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13. What is the language of instruction?
All classes are taught in English.
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14. Are boarding facilities available?
The last CAJ hostel closed in 2009.
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