{"id":2505,"date":"2025-06-12T17:51:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T17:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:44:27","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"p-section p-aboutUs-section\" id=\"school-information\">\n<div class=\"p-section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p-section__title p-section__title--icon\"><span class=\"p-section__icon\">01<\/span>School Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"p-section__content\">\n<p class=\"c-text\">Busy Bee School is an authorized test site (associate venue) for the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, and the Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-section__block p-section__max934c\">\n<div class=\"c-table c-table--swipeOn\">\n<table class=\"c-table__table c-table__table--borderNone\">\n<tbody class=\"c-table__tbody\">\n<tr class=\"c-table__row\">\n<th class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-sub u-sp-w25p u-tb-w25p u-pc-w32p -left\">School Hours<\/th>\n<td class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-init u-sp-w75p u-tb-w75p u-pc-w68p -left\">Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00\u201315:35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c-table__row\">\n<th class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-sub u-sp-w25p u-tb-w25p u-pc-w32p -left\">Extended Care<\/th>\n<td class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-init u-sp-w75p u-tb-w75p u-pc-w68p -left\">Monday\u2013Friday, 7:00\u20138:00 \/ 16:00\u201318:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c-table__row\">\n<th class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-sub u-sp-w25p u-tb-w25p u-pc-w32p -left\">After-School Program<\/th>\n<td class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-init u-sp-w75p u-tb-w75p u-pc-w68p -left\">15:40\u201318:00<br \/>* Individualized learning in both Japanese and English, tailored to each student\u2019s academic level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c-table__row\">\n<th class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-sub u-sp-w25p u-tb-w25p u-pc-w32p -left\">Holidays<\/th>\n<td class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-init u-sp-w75p u-tb-w75p u-pc-w68p -left\">Saturdays, Sundays, and U.S. public holidays (holiday daycare is available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c-table__row\">\n<th class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-sub u-sp-w25p u-tb-w25p u-pc-w32p -left\">Lunch<\/th>\n<td class=\"c-table__col c-table__col--borderNone c-table__col--bb-1-init u-sp-w75p u-tb-w75p u-pc-w68p -left\">Bring your own lunch (catering available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-section__block p-section__box p-section__max934c p-aboutUs-remarks u-bg-main\">\n<p class=\"c-text u-color-base\">Health checkups (twice a year) \/ Dental checkup (once a year; Toddler\u2013Kinder only) \/ Field trips \/ Summer School (during summer vacation) \/ Uniforms \/ School bus service available \/ Playground \/ Optional: Piano lessons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-section__block\">\n<div class=\"p-aboutUs-program c-card c-card--program\">\n<div class=\"p-aboutUs-program__media c-card__item c-card__item--programItem c-card__item--programMedia c-image c-image--program\">\n<figure class=\"c-image__figure c-image__figure--programFigure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n class=\"c-image__img c-image__img--programImg\"\n src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/busybeeschool\/inc\/images\/about-us\/about-us-after-school-program-pc.jpg\"\n srcset=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/busybeeschool\/inc\/images\/about-us\/about-us-after-school-program-sp.jpg 1366w,\/wp-content\/themes\/busybeeschool\/inc\/images\/about-us\/about-us-after-school-program-pc.jpg 1020w\"\n sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1020px\" alt=\"After-School Program\" width=\"1020\" height=\"840\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-aboutUs-program__body c-card__item c-card__item--programItem c-card__item--programBody\">\n<div class=\"p-aboutUs-program__content\">\n<p class=\"p-aboutUs-program__lead c-text u-fw-700\">We provide individualized learning in both Japanese and English, tailored to each student\u2019s academic level.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p-aboutUs-program__title u-color-main u-fw-900\">After-School Program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"p-aboutUs-program__overview c-button c-button--wide c-button--radius-100vh u-bg-main u-color-base u-fw-500\">Monday\u2013Friday \/ 15:40\u201318:00 <br class=\"u-br-sp\" \/>(For Elementary Grades 1\u20136)<\/div>\n<ul class=\"p-aboutUs-program__list c-list\">\n<li class=\"c-list__item c-list__item--mt0 c-list__item--check -check-main\">Support with daily homework<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item c-list__item--mt0 c-list__item--check -check-main\">Deepen understanding of what was learned in class<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item c-list__item--mt0 c-list__item--check -check-main\">Provide follow-up support in areas students find difficult<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p-aboutUs-program__text c-text u-color-sub2 u-fw-700\">Offer preparation for various proficiency examinations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-section__block p-section__box p-aboutUs-pr\">\n<h3 class=\"p-aboutUs-pr__title c-title u-color-main\">Busy Bee School is an authorized associate venue for the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, and the Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p-aboutUs-pr__text c-text\">As a designated test site, all procedures - from application and examination to the release of results - can be completed on campus. Students take their exams in a familiar and supportive environment alongside their classmates, helping them feel at ease and perform to the best of their abilities.<br \/>This arrangement also minimizes the burden on parents, providing a convenient pathway for students to nationally recognized certifications. Because both teachers and students consistently prioritize these examinations, motivation remains strong and the school environment fosters steady progress towards qualification goals.<br \/>In addition, students enrolled in our After-School Program receive comprehensive support, including focused exam preparation as test dates approach, enabling them to work toward success with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"p-section p-philosophy\" id=\"our-philosophy\">\n<div class=\"p-section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p-section__title p-section__title--icon\"><span class=\"p-section__icon\">02<\/span>Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"p-section__content\">\n<div class=\"p-section__block\">\n<div class=\"p-philosophy-card c-card c-card--reverse\">\n<div class=\"p-philosophy-card__item p-philosophy-card__item--media c-card__item\">\n<div class=\"p-philosophy-card__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p-philosophy-card__img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/busybeeschool\/inc\/images\/logo.png\" alt=\"Logo\" width=\"1375\" height=\"1071\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-philosophy-card__item p-philosophy-card__item--body c-card__item\">\n<div class=\"p-philosophy-card__body\">\n<p class=\"c-text u-fw-700\">Bilingual education is one of the most effective approaches to nurturing truly global citizens. By developing strong academic proficiency in both English and Japanese, children gain the ability to learn, think critically, and express themselves with confidence in two languages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-text\">At Busy Bee School, we provide a balanced bilingual education in Japanese and English, maximizing each child\u2019s natural capacity for language acquisition. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate independent, thoughtful individuals who understand the purpose of their learning and are prepared to thrive in global society. We encourage our students to communicate across cultures, respect diverse perspectives, and contribute to others with compassion and integrity.<br \/>Our dedicated staff is fully committed to nurturing the potential of every child and providing continuous support to help them grow and succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-section__block\">\n<div class=\"c-more c-more--centering\">\n<a class=\"c-button c-button--mainFlip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/about-us\/staff\/\">Principal\u2019s Message<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"01School Information Busy Bee School is an authorized test site (associate venue) for the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, and the Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test. School Hours Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00\u201315:35 Extended Care Monday\u2013Friday, 7:00\u20138:00 \/ 16:00\u201318:00 After-School Program 15:40\u201318:00* Individualized learning in both Japanese and English, tailored to each student\u2019s<a class=\"moretag\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-subpage.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2505","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2505"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2919,"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2505\/revisions\/2919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.busybee-school.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}