You moved across the world, attended the NOWA Brief, you’ve gotten your house and the next thing on your to-do list is learning how to register kids for school in Okinawa. The process for getting your kids registered for a DODEA school here in Okinawa is pretty...
Just when you feel like the school year ended, it’s time to start thinking about the next school year. Okinawa is located in the DODEA Pacific South District and the currently released 2024-2025 school year calendar can be found at the following link. DODEA Pacific...
If you are a homeschooling family, you may be worried about what your options are when moving to Okinawa. However, homeschooling in Okinawa is really quite simple. There are no requirements, guidelines or oversight in order to homeschool here. In fact, there are a ton...
So, you’re moving to another country where you don’t know the language, they drive on the wrong side of the road, there is a “not one drop” alcohol policy when it comes to drinking and driving, spiders the size of your head, and housing on base is full. You know...
For military families preparing for a move to Okinawa, the prospect of finding the right high school for their children is both exciting and filled with questions. There are only two high schools on base in Okinawa, though: Kadena High School and Kubasaki High School....
Embarking on a PCS to Okinawa, Japan, entails a myriad of decisions for military families, especially when it comes to their children's education. As you navigate the educational landscape, understanding the options available for middle school is paramount. In this...
For military families moving to Okinawa, Japan, the prospect of finding the right school for their children can be both exciting and daunting. Elementary schools on base in Okinawa follow a 21st-century style of education where students are placed in "studios" with 2...
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