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CA’s boarding program is designed to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
From lively class discussions to relaxing afternoons in the dorms, from sports practices to overnight trips, boarding life at CA is filled with meaningful moments that create lasting memories and impart essential life skills. Boarding naturally fosters responsibility - within the supportive structure of the boarding program, students are expected to take ownership of their academics and put their best foot forward. Living in a shared spaced amongst a diverse community of peers from around the world, students also develop global mindedness and build meaningful relationships.
Dinner in the dining hall
Celebrating the winter holidays in our boarding lounge
Game time in the lounge
Testing hypotheses in IB DP Chemistry
Afternoon break in the library
After school sports on the Nestlé field
Bowling in Sannomiya
Birthdays are celebrated with the boarding family
Snorkeling in Okinawa over the Fall Break
Enjoying the views in Niseko during Spring Break
A Typical Weekday in the Life of a Boarding Student
| 7:30 - 8:30 |
Breakfast A delicious breakfast buffet served in the communal dining hall. |
| 8:30 - 15:25 |
School Hours A full day of engaging classes, with lunch from the school cafeteria. |
| 15:25 - 18:00 |
Free Time This time is typically spent at sports practices, club meetings, studying, or hanging out with friends! |
| 18:00 - 19:00 |
Dinner Shared meals allow boarding students and parents time to check-in and connect. |
| 19:00 - 21:00 |
School Night Study Hours A time for students to focus on studying and completing their homework. Boarding students also have the option of studying in the school library during this time. |
| 21:00 - 22:00 |
Free Time Relaxing, socializing, and unwinding before curfew - or perhaps a last minute run to the convenience store! Students might also use this time to visit the school's fitness room or gym, with supervision. |
| 22:00 |
Curfew & Quiet Hours Students are back in their dorm houses for a good night's rest. Curfew on Friday and Saturday night is slightly later for older grade levels. |
After School, Weekends, and During Breaks
After school and on weekends you’ll find boarding students enjoying the shared spaces of the dorm facilities, like movie nights in the lounge, impromptu ping pong tournaments, or baking sessions in the boarding house kitchens. Special occasions like birthdays and the annual dorm winter party are celebrated with fun group activities and special desserts.
On weekends, students often take advantage of our great location - taking the train into Kobe, Osaka, or even Kyoto, either with friends or in organized group outings.
During the Fall and Spring Breaks, boarding students are invited to join organized trips to see more of Japan. Past destinations include Okinawa, Niseko, and Tokyo. All CA high school students are invited on these trips, but priority is given to boarding students.