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Purpose of the UIA House System

The UIA House System is designed to give students from Early Years all the way to Grade 12 and teachers a time and a space to interact with one another across divisions. The House System aims to help students, teachers, and staff promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity, gain a sense of pride, spirit, and unity with their housemates as well as developing leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Within their houses, students will be able to participate in a variety of activities including competitions, volunteer-work, and team-building events that will allow them to become a closer and more tightly-knit community.

Aims and Objectives

  • To foster and nurture healthy bonds and relations between students, teachers, staff, and the community.
  • To promote horizontal and vertical interactions between students and teachers.
  • To build a sense of friendly competition between the houses.
  • To provide opportunities for students to serve as leaders within the school and the community.
  • To develop 21st century skills in students such as collaboration, communication, and problem solving.
  • To provide opportunities for community service and volunteer work.

Houses, Traits and Characteristics

Logo of Byakko White Tigers featuring a fierce tiger head with claw marks and banner on a gradient background.
Byakko
The House of Byakko is a house of righteousness and justice.
Logo of Byakko White Tigers featuring a fierce tiger head with claw marks and banner on a gradient background.
Byakko
Students and teachers in this house are willing to protect their house and their school from negative influences and are resilient through all challenges.

Mythical Creature: Tiger
Cardinal Direction: West
Primary Color: White
Season: Autumn
Element: Metal
Serpent and turtle emblem with mountains, featuring the phrase We are strong.
Genbu
The Genbu House is a house of faith, self reflection, and harmony.
Serpent and turtle emblem with mountains, featuring the phrase We are strong.
Genbu
Students and teachers in this house are patient and are able to persevere through great challenges to meet their goals.

Mythical Creature: Tortoise
Cardinal Direction: North
Primary Color: Black
Season: Winter
Element: Water
Fiery phoenix with Japanese text above and Suzaku below, representing mythical themes and vibrant energy.
Suzaku
The House of Suzaku is a house of knowledge and wisdom.
Fiery phoenix with Japanese text above and Suzaku below, representing mythical themes and vibrant energy.
Suzaku
Students and teachers in this house are fiercely loyal and are willing to support their house and school to great extents.

Mythical Creature: Phoenix
Cardinal Direction: South
Primary Color: Red
Season: Summer
Element: Fire
Blue dragon emblem with Seiryu text, symbolizing strength and protection on a turquoise shield background.
Seiryuu
The House of Seiryuu is a house of propriety, nobility, and good fortune.
Blue dragon emblem with Seiryu text, symbolizing strength and protection on a turquoise shield background.
Seiryuu
Students and teachers in this house wield a powerful amount of knowledge and skills, but are kind, gentle, and are willing to assist those in need.

Mythical Creature: Dragon
Cardinal Direction: East
Primary Color: Blue
Season: Spring
Element: Wood

Sorting Process

All current and new students will be sorted by the Admissions Officer and all new students entering the school will be sorted into a House during the admissions process. Students will remain in their houses throughout their tenure at UIA. Each house will work towards having an equal number of boys and girls respective to their grade level and division. Students will not switch houses barring special mitigating circumstances.
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House Values

Teamwork

Students collaborate on ideas and share information, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Respect

Respect is a cornerstone of our house system, fostering a community where students support and uplift one another.

Responsibility

We are responsible for ourselves, responsive to and respectful of others.

School Spirit

House systems foster a vibrant school spirit, uniting students and encouraging teamwork for future challenges.

House Activities & Events

Students engage in a classroom presentation and debate with laptops and a large screen displaying text.
House Meetings
Children in red and white shirts participating in outdoor athletic activities on a sunny day at a sports field.
Sports Day
Children and teachers in a classroom displaying colorful paper rainbows, enhancing creative learning activities.
Interdivisional Activities
Children participating in a classroom activity with crafts on display, highlighting engagement and creativity.
Charity Drives
Children gathered around a table at UJA International School Tokyo, smiling and holding up peace signs.
Team building activities and workshops

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