Horizon Japan International School is authorized to operate by Japanese Government for ensuring the institution meet government standards.  HJIS recognizes benefits of accountability of internationally valid accreditation program to award degrees which are treated as internationally valid for academic purposes. HJIS has been providing a reliable education accredited by Cambridge International Program and membership of ECIS.

Accreditation by Japanese Government

Being accredited by Japanese Government means the following:

• HJIS has a clearly defined mission and objectives.
• HJIS has a well organized governing body with a constitution defining the authorities and responsibilities of its organizational units and how they function.
• The financial resources and management of HJIS are capable of sustaining a sound educational programme consistent with its stated mission and objectives.
• The school staff (administrative and instructional) is of such number and qualifications, and are so deployed as to provide satisfactorily for the school's operation.
• The school grounds, buildings, technical installations, basic furnishings, and supporting equipment are adequate for effective support of the total school programme.
• HJIS is regularly submitting reports to the government about how it is functioning.
• HJIS is inspected regularly by government officials to verify that it is operating based on the regulations and guidelines set by the government.

ECIS Membership

Being accredited by ECIS means the following:

• HJIS has a clearly formulated set of objectives and an educational philosophy which shall be set forth in a written statement.
• HJIS is actively striving for excellence.
• The school staff (administrative, instructional, and supporting) are of such number and qualifications, and are so deployed as to provide satisfactorily for the school's operation.
• The Programme of studies are, in its overall content and design, its organizational arrangements, and its academic and instructional policies, represent a consistent and effective implementation of HJIS's objectives and philosophy.
• The overall programme, curricular and extra-curricular, is such as to provide students with the ingredients which, insofar as they are not provided by other sources available to them, are needed in the interests of general human development.
• HJIS provides pupil personnel services for its students which include:
  (a) Maintenance of proper records
  (b) Well-planned and rehearsed procedures in cases of fire, accident, medical or other emergencies.
• HJIS provides or arranges for such transportation, food, residence, or other services as are required in support of its Programme, and ensures that these services meet acceptable standards of health, safety and comfort.
• Instructional materials and equipment are adequate in quantity and appropriate in type to fulfil the basic needs of the school's instructional Programme.
• The school grounds, buildings, technical installations, basic furnishings, and supporting equipment are adequate for effective support of the total school programme.
• The financial resources and management of HJIS are capable of sustaining a sound educational programme consistent with its stated philosophy and objectives.

Cambridge International Programmes

For the core subject areas of Language Arts, Mathematics and Science we follow the internationally recognized Cambridge International Primary (CIPP) and Lower Secondary (CILSP) Programmes. These programmes are comprised of several elements, the core of which is the Cambridge Primary Curriculum Framework. This framework provides the learning goals for each stage.

- Foundation for Secondary Education

The CIPP establishes a foundation for secondary education by aiding identification of a student’s strengths and weaknesses and being used to support learning and development. The Primary Programme progresses students seamlessly into middle years curricula, such as Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE.

- External Benchmark

The CIPP also provides teachers with an external benchmark to inform their teaching and easily measure students’ progress over time. It also allows detailed, structured reporting to parents.

- International Curriculum

Appropriate and relevant internationally, the CIPP has been designed to be culturally sensitive. It includes top–quality teaching and assessment resources appropriate for teaching and learning. The structure of the Programme encourages our teachers to use their own materials, bringing in local, national and international examples.

- Flexible Structure

The CIPP incorporates a high degree of flexibility as it includes a range of teaching methods and curricula. Our teachers have the liberty to make adaptations whenever necessary, helping them to cater for individual needs.