Imagine Global Care Corporation has two parts to our Education Unit: Imagine International Preschool and Imagine Kids Planet. The unifying mission of these parts is to "nspire children to live life with independent minds."
We aim to provide an early years education where children's needs are fulfilled in these three main areas: "Independence" "Intellect" and "Internationality."
Project Approach – an essence that speaks to intellectual sensitivity
A child's mind is filled with curiosity, wonder, and many questions of "Why?" and "How?" Children use their prior knowledge and experiences to hypothesize about their environments. Supplement this with imagination and creativity and the child is intellectually stimulated and the way they see the world grows.
"Where do fish live?" "What is an ocean like?" – New knowledge inspires them to explore the other questions they have about the world.
A wider knowledge base supports a stronger imagination. The Project Approach, the educational style applied at Imagine, lubricates the loop of intellectual stimulation and continued curiosity.
Accomplishment and experience nurture individuality and a positive mind
It's an instinctive process. By learning the answers to our questions born from our own curiosity in a positive way, then presenting what we've learned in our own style, we can build a sense of accomplishment. Confidence builds up inside a child's heart. Children who believe in themselves learn to accept and respect, and face with people with courage. This strength is a foundation vital for their lives. With this strength they can enjoy the things they like and accomplish their personal dreams.
Nurturing talented people who can inspire the rest of the world
The ability to speak English is an invaluable tool in this modern world.
We believe that English is vital for children to "be themselves and live freely and happily" in an international society.
We have a foundation in which children can adapt smoothly to an English environment through daily interactions with native English speakers and bilingual teachers.
The use of Japanese is not prohibited at Imagine as we believe all languages are important to understanding and respecting other cultures.
We have seen that through this approach, children will be able to make speeches and have conversations and discussions in English by the time they graduate. We continue to nurture their hearts to respect differences with others, including culture and language.
Educational Program inspired by and developed with Nobel Prize Winners
One of the outstanding characteristics of Imagine Kids Planet is how many Nobel Prize Winners participated in its development. For example, a Nobel Prize Winner in the field of medicine and biology instructes the children in this lesson:
"Let's think about the structure of DNA by using these blocks" "A good question is a question that no one can answer. You find answers by yourself."
In addition to the Nobel Prize winners, other field leaders such as the entrepreneur of Four Seasons Hotel, the principal of Bolshoi Ballet, and many other experts have participated in this program.
Intellectual stimulation obtained in the early years affects life
Why do we want children to experience this type of educational program?
It is said that human's behavioral patterns are stabilized during the early stages of life.. According to the research by the Japanese Ministry of Education, notable figures in the field of science tend to have grown up free from stress and worries, and have no experience of being forced to study. This setting in addition to academic stimulation from people around them created a perfect environment to cultivate genius.
That's why we explore many of the topics that motivate children, from DNA to SPACE. From these diverse experiences, children feel that "Science is fun!" "Mathematics is fun!" in this rich program.
