Curriculum

Lao Japan School follows the regulations laid down by the Lao Ministry of Education and Sport, while fusing the learning process with international educational methodologies.

Our adapted curriculum and teaching strategies are designed to promote the following:
 an independent mindset
 a physically and mentally healthy child
 a caring person
 an inquisitive mind
 an environmentally conscious human being
 a strong work ethic
 a “can-do” mentality

Each class is taught by experienced teachers; using proven methods to create an inspiring environment, where active learning will guarantee that the children’s imagination flourish.

More specifically, we teach ALL our students:
 Lao
 English
 Math
 Science
 Computer Skills
 Physical Education
 Music
 Arts and Crafts

We do this by using:
 Lao Curriculum textbooks
 Oxford Discover textbooks
 Oxford Show and Tell textbooks
 Cambridge Little Steps

With regard to the Lao National Curriculum, we focus on the following 3 Lao Characteristics:
 Lao National Identity
 Science
 Public Point of view

And the 5 main principles:
 Moral Education
 Intellectual Education
 Labor Education
 Physical Education
 Arts and Culture

Other key Lao-centric activities include:
 Important Celebrations
 Field Trips
 Lao art, song, dance and performance

We also actively promote International Standards within the LJS School Curriculum –delivering:
 “Discovery” and “Show and Tell” by Oxford as well as “Little Steps” by Cambridge.
 ESD (Education for Sustainable Development): Include sustainable development issues into teaching and learning; for example, climate change, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, poverty reduction, and sustainable consumption.
 GCED (Global Citizenship Education): Nurture respect for all, building a sense of belonging to a common humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens (Including: diversity, inclusivity).
 Lifelong Learning through enquiry-based education approach and stimulating a growth mindset.

In terms of “typical school routines” at LJS, our students go through many; some of
which are as follows:
 Flag Raising (very Monday morning)
 Morning Workout “Radio Taiso” singing, and dancing to help make our students ready for the whole day’s class activities.
 Lao Manners and Respect
 Indoor Activities
 Outdoor Lessons
 Animal care
 Music Class
 Life Skills
 Projects

And… our students do all this… while using The 5 S Japanese Discipline:

1. Sorting
2. Setting-in-Order
3. Shining
4. Standardizing
5. Sustaining the Discipline
   

Observation, Assessment and Evaluation
This includes:
 Student Assessments and Language Tests
 Using age-appropriate activities and colorful images
 To make learning English, Math, and Science enjoyable, and give children and their families a chance to celebrate every achievement

We use three components in testing different language skills:
 Listening Skills
 Reading and Writing Skills
 Speaking Skills

Other / Important and Regular Activities include:
 Pimai Lao Celebration and Family Fun Day
 Japanese Sports and Family Fun Day
 Physical Education and Table Tennis
 Extra-Curricular Activities and Swimming
 Children’s Day Celebration
 Fund Raising Drives (For Charity)
 Japanese Cultural Exchange Program
 Teachers’ Training and Development Programs
 School Buddy Program
 Community Service
 ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) Award
 Japanese Speech Contest

General daily schedule for Kindergarten (K1 / K2 / K3)
Times and activities may vary due to the day’s theme. The languages of instruction are English and Lao.

Until 8:15	Free Play & Exploration
08:15 – 08:30	Morning Exercise
08:30 – 9:00	Snack
09:00 – 10:00	Circle Time, Songs, Attendance
10:00 – 10:20	Outside games
10:20 – 11:00	Main Lesson & Group Activity
11:00 – 13:00	Lunch, Nap
13:00 – 14:00	Wake up and Snack (for younger children); Music and Art or Library time (for older children)
14:00 – 14:30	Afternoon Main Lesson & Group Activity
14:30 – 15:00	Foreign Language Lesson (Japanese) or (Chinese)
15:00 – 16:00	Snack (for primary students)
16:00 – 17:00	Outside activities (e.g. gardening, sand playing, games, blocks…) and Pick up time *Free play for students who remain at school after 16:00 until 17:00

General daily schedule for Primary (P1 / P2 / P3)
Our Primary school students are given a homeroom class that corresponds to their age-group. Besides the core subjects, the students are also given access to supplementary activities, such as: exchange programs; fieldtrips; social clubs; and community service, where the students can gain a holistic understanding that is relevant to their studies. Following each activity, students engage in group discussions, facilitated by the teacher, to share ideas, encourage teamwork and promote debating skills.
Times and activities may vary from one grade to the other based on the demands of the Curriculum. The main theme of each daily lesson is linked across the Lao and foreign language classes (English + Japanese + Chinese) in order to provide continuity in the children’s studies.

Time	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri
8:00 – 8:50	Lao Language	Mathematic	Lao Language	Mathematic	Lao Language
8:50 – 9:40	Lao Language	Mathematic	Lao Language	Mathematic	Lao Language
9:40 – 10:00	Snack
10:00 – 10:50	English	Japanese	English	Japanese	English
10:50 – 11: 40	English	Japanese	English	Japanese	English
11:40 – 12:50	Lunch
12:50 – 13:00	Cleaning Up and Free Play
13:50 – 14:00	One on One Tutoring	Chinese	Library	Chinese	One on One Tutoring
14:40 – 15:00	World Around Us	Music	Sport	World Around Us	Weekly Briefly
15:00 – 15:50	Art	Music	Sport	Laboratory	Cleaning Up
15:50 – 16:00	Pick up time or the student can join Club Activities
16:00 – 17:00	Free Play	Free Play	Free Play	Free Play	Free Play

OUR FACILITIES
a. Each grade level is limited to one class and all classes have a maximum of 20 students.
b. There is a Music Room, an Art Room, a Library, a Computer Lab. and a Multi-purpose Sports Hall to support different activities.
c. There are separate Restrooms for teachers and for Students.
d. There is a Nurse’s Room to handle any first-aid incidences.