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PreK-Grade 12 International Day and Boarding School in Kobe, Japan | Since 1913

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Our Guiding Statements reflect who we are as a community.

 

Our Purpose:

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Inspiring Minds,

Nurturing Compassion

Our Vision:

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To be the home of the international community in Kansai, nurturing confident, compassionate, and intellectually agile global citizens eager to contribute meaningfully to their world.

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Our Values:

Challenge

At CA, challenge is embracing opportunities to grow — the courage to take risks, to persevere through setbacks, and to reach our fullest potential.

Character

At CA, character is making wise choices — showing integrity, honesty, and respect in how we treat others and ourselves, and doing what is right even when no one is watching.

Community

At CA, community is belonging with purpose — communicating across cultures, connecting with one another, and creating a home for international families in Kansai.

Compassion

At CA, compassion is empathy in action — showing caring and kindness toward others, and taking purposeful steps to make the world a better place.

Creativity

At CA, creativity is imagination at work— exploring new ideas with courage and originality to express ourselves, solve problems, and shape a better future.

Curiosity

At CA, curiosity is the spirit of inquiry — the drive to wonder, ask thoughtful questions, and seek deeper understanding as lifelong learners.