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日本語Canadian Academy School Visit: What Parents Should Ask (Kobe) (2026)
Neutral checklist for Canadian Academy tours on Rokko Island — questions and preschool context.
Editorial note: This guide is intended as neutral, parent-focused information. Admissions, fees, and programs change — always confirm details on each school’s official website.
Use this neutral checklist before and after official tours. See preschool before CA and Kobe schools.
Questions to Ask
Grade availability, EAL/Japanese programs, bus routes, full fees, university placement.
Preschool context (Peter Pan)
Canadian Academy’s “Pre‑School Children” section states CA has a longstanding relationship with Peter Pan International Pre‑School, which runs an English-language program for 2‑year‑olds and is within about a 10‑minute walk from campus (external link).
Reference: https://www.canacad.ac.jp/joining/tuition-and-fees
Peter Pan’s official website notes a relocation within Rokko Island to THE ENTENTE, citing Canadian Academy’s large-scale redevelopment plan (external link).
Reference: https://www.peterpan-preschool.com/
FAQ
Does Peter Pan guarantee CA admission? No.
Official site: canacad.ac.jp
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