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Canadian Academy offers a variety of summer programs for Elementary, Middle and High School students. All programs are designed for both CA students and non-CA students. We have enrolled students from Africa, Canada, China, France, India, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and all over Japan. Students must be at least 5 years old by September 30, 2015. Students applying for programs other than ‘Summer Fun @ CA’ should be able to function at an age appropriate level in the English language.

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Canadian Academy Summer ProgramsWeeks of fun and learning

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Summer School Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pmAccounting Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Address: Canadian Academy 4-1 Koyo-cho Naka Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032 JAPAN

TEL: 078-857-0100 (Domestic), 81-78-857-0100 (International)FAX: 078-857-3250 (Domestic), 81-78-857-3250 (International)Email: summer@canacad.ac.jpWebsite: http://www.canacad.ac.jp/summerschool

Our Location Canadian Academy is conveniently located on Rokko Island,anartificialislandintheportcityofKobe, Japan. Please visit the Rokko Island City site for information on our school’s immediate environment.

Our Facility Most Middle and High school courses will be held in the main building, and almost all classes for Elementary students will be held in ELAC (Early Learning and Activities Center). Facilities including the cafeteria, portable computer labs, all will share main theater, P&G Black Box Theater, studios, Lilly Field, Nestle Field and gymnasiums.

Accommodation Students and their families traveling from afar can receive special discount from Hotel Plaza Kobe. Please ask for more detail.

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Elementary Summer School for current KA – Gr. 5Week 1: June 15 – June 19Week 2: June 22 – June 26Week 3: June 29 – July 3Week 4: July 6 – July 10

Middle School / High School Courses for current Gr. 5 – 12June 15 – June 26

Summer Fun @ CA for current KA – Gr. 6, and Gr. 7 ~ 9 (Gr.7-9 students from non-English speaking schools only)July 20 – July 31

After School Sports Club (non-summer school students welcome)June 15 – July 103:10 – 4:30pm ¥10,000 / week

Additional Featuresfor Elementary

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Elementary Summer School

One week ¥45,000

Two weeks ¥75,000

Three weeks ¥101,000

Four weeks ¥124,000

After School Sports Club (non-summer school students welcome) » June 15 – July 10 » 3:10 – 4:30 » ¥10,000 / week

Middle School / High School Courses » Tuition:¥30,000percourse/¥15,500forFirstAid/CPRCertificationCourse » After the deadline, tuition is ¥32,500 per course

(¥17,500 for First Aid/CPR) » Minimum of 4 students are required to begin each class

Summer Fun @ CA » Registration Fee: ¥5,000

(no need for students who attended ‘Summer Fun @ CA’ in previous year/s) » Program Fee: ¥85,000

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17% Discount

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I Summer school tuition: » On or before the date of the Summer School Application deadline

(Monday, May 25, 2015): Full refund of all tuition fees. » Byoneweekormorepriortothestartofthefirstweek(s)being

canceled: 80% refund of tuition fees. » Bysix(6)daysorlesspriortothestartofthefirstweek(s)being

canceled: 50% refund of tuition fees. » Duringaweekregisteredfororafterthefinaldayoftheweek(s)

registered for: No refund of tuition fees for such week(s).

II Typhoon, earthquake, or other “acts of God”: » No refund for any summer-school-related fees in the case of

cancellation of school and/or of activities due to typhoon, earthquake, or other extreme events beyond the control of summer school staff. This includes cancellation of school due to epidemic outbreaks or any other government mandated closures.

» In case of school closure, we will announce it on our school website http://www.canacad.ac.jp/. You can also check by phone, 078-857-0100.

III Finally: Because there is no entrance exam or interview, Canadian Academy reserves the right to reject the application, even after the start of summer school, of any student who is unable to function at an age-appropriate level in the English language, and/or whose behavior is consistently inappropriate. Any student asked to leave the summer school program based on circumstances covered in the aforementioned will receive 80% tuition refund for any week(s) he/she is enrolled in that follow the week in which he/she is asked to leave; no tuition refund for the week in which he/she is asked to leave.

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Canadian Academy Summer Program only collects personal information necessary to administer the program.Allinformationwillbekeptconfidentialunder the Personal Information Protection Law, and will not be disclosed to any third parties or be used for purposes other than to administer the program.

* Photo and video permission: Throughout the program students and staff will be taking photographs and video of their learning and fun. Most of this will take place at school and some outside. We will be posting them on our website for parents and students tosee,andpossiblybeusedforbrochures/flyersforthe following year with your permission. If you do not wish to grant us permission to photograph or use your child’sphotographforpossiblebrochure/flyer,pleasecheck the appropriate box on the application form. Our conduct will of course adhere to the CA rules already in place regarding use of student photos, and normal safety precautions will be followed at all times.

サマープログラム運営上必要な個人情報を提出していただきますが、これらの情報は個人情報保護法のもと、適正に管理し、プログラム運営以外の目的に利用することはありません。

＊本プログラムではお子様の経験をたくさんの写真やビデオにおさめます。毎年これらをパンフレットや学校のウェブサイトに使用することがあります。使用する際は保護者の皆様に了解を得ますが、もしお子様の写真／ビデオ撮影を希望されない場合は申込み用紙にあるチェック欄に印をお付け下さい。

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A popular offering at CA for almost three decades, the Elementary School Summer program is a full-day program from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for students currently enrolled in KA through 5th grade. You may sign up your child for one,two,three,orfourweeks,whateverfitsyourfamily’sschedulebest!

KA & KB » Focus on literacy, numeracy, and social skills » Literacy and Math in the morning, special classes in the afternoon » Special classes: Science, Music, Art, PE and Games » Activity Days & Field trips

Grades 1 ~ 5 » Literacy and Math in the morning, special classes in the afternoon » Special classes: Science, Music, Art, PE and Games » Activity Days & Field trips » Current Grade 5 students may take ES and/or MS courses.

Sample Schedule

Grade 3

9:00 Literacy I10:00 Recess10:25 Literacy II / Math11:45 Lunch / Recess12:25 Science1:05 Music1:45 Art2:25 PE3:00 Dismissal

Elementary Summer School (current KA - Gr. 5)

Student must be at least 5 years old by September 30, 2015

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Some Information & Requests…

First MondayPlease meet in the Black Box Theater at 9:00 AM. Each teacher/assistant will collect their students and proceed to their class. Supervision in the morningSummer School hours are from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Your child is welcome to come anytime after 8:45 each morning. Please do not send your child to school before 8:45. AbsencesPlease notify the school (078) 857-0100 or email <summer@canacad.ac.jp> by 9:00 AM in case of your child’s absence from Summer School, or when s/he will be late. We endeavor to complete our attendance check by 9:15 every morning and phone the homes of children who are not accounted for. If your child is late or absent, your phoning us will be a big help.

PickupPlease either pick up your child at or shortly after 3:00 PM or instruct him/hertoreturnhomesoonafterschoolfinishes.WedoNOTprovideplayground/gym supervision after the end of the school day at 3:00 PM. Allkindergartenstudentsmustbepickedupbyaparentunlessnotifiedinadvance. Activity Days & Field TripsAlthoughscheduledonThursdays,Activityandfieldtripdaysmaychangedue to weather and/or schedule.

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T-ShirtPlease remember to have your child wear his/her Summer School T- shirt on ActivityDaysandfieldtripdays.Thisincreasesthesafetyofallasitmakesitmuch easier for our staff to keep their eyes on “our kids”. Please make sure yourchild’snameisclearlywritten.WeallhavethesameT-shirts!

SuppliesPlease send the following items, with every piece labeled with your child’s name. Children will have a cubby space to keep their belongings in. » Clean indoor gym shoes (NO sandals) » A hat or cap / sun screen » A bottle of water and a change of shirt » Healthy snack (Fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, cheese, crackers,

small onigiri are good choices. Candies, chocolate, chips, jelly, other sugary/greasy snack are not.)

» Complete change of clothes for kindergarten students

Other* Students must be at least five (5) years old by September 30, 2015 to

apply.* Please be sure to supply us with correct information regarding your child.

Incorrect personal data on your child may void insurance coverage in case of an accident or health problem associated with attending Summer School at CA. Canadian Academy assumes no responsibility for situations in which incorrect data has been supplied by parents.

* Please make sure your email address is clearly written. We will be sending you information via email. Please provide us with a PC based email address since your cell phone email may not be able to open the necessary documents that we may attach.

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* Because there is no entrance exam or interview, Canadian Academy reserves the right to reject the application - even after the start of summer school - of any student who is unable to function at an age-appropriate level in the English language, and/or whose behavior is repeatedly inappropriate.

* For non-Canadian Academy students: Enrollment in Canadian Academy Summer School does not guarantee your child’s acceptance as a full time student atb Canadian Academy

* 注：サマースクール入学に際し、試験や面接は行いません。したがって、入学時もしくはプログラムが始まった後に、お子様の英語能力が年齢に合ったクラスを受けるのに十分でないと判断された場合や、不適切な行動、行為がある場合、カネディアン・アカデミイはその生徒に対し、入学申し込み、もしくはプログラムの続行をお断りする権利を保持します。また、本プログラムに参加する事でカネディアン・アカデミイの入学試験に合格する保証はありません。

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Middle School (current Gr. 5-8) & High School (current Gr. 8-12)

Canadian Academy offers a variety of summer courses for Middle and High School students. Choose one, two, three or four courses of your choice!

All programs are designed especially for CA students; however, non-CA students are welcome to attend. (Non-CA students should be able to function at a grade-appropriate level in the English language.)

Minimum of 4 students are required to begin the class.

June 15 (Mon) - June 26 (Fri)Period 1: 8:30 – 10:30 Period 3: 1:20 – 3:20 Period 2: 10:40 – 12:40 Period 4: 3:30 – 5:30

Course ScheduleCourses Grades

8:30 – 10:30 (current)

JumpStartJapanese!(MYPLanguage&Literature) 5 - 8

SAT Math Preparation 9 - 11

Cinematography and You 7 - 12

10:40 – 12:40

MYP Humanities through Current Events 5 - 8

Jump Start Math I 5 - 6

HS Japanese Language & Literature 8 - 11

Japanese Language Acquisition 7 - 11

1:20 – 3:20

Jump Start Math II 7 - 8

CPR/FirstAidCertificationCourse(ONEWEEK) 5 - 12

3:30 – 5:30

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Course DescriptionsMinimum of 4 students are required to begin the class

Jump Start Japanese! (MYP Language & Literature)for CURRENT Grades 5-88:30 - 10:30Ms. Nishizawa

Brush up on your reading and writing skills of Japanese during the summer togetajumpstartinAugust!Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowillbe studying in the MYP Language & Literature (native/near native) program Year 1-3. The focus of this course is on writing and reading skills. Students will study Kanji at his/her level; learn how to write essays in various forms (e.g. creative, comparative and persuasive) by using the MYP Language & Literature criteria, and read self-selected novels.

SAT Math Preparationfor CURRENT Grades 9-118:30 - 10:30Mr. S. Okada

Strong SAT scores are vital for students who wish to apply to American and Canadian universities. Our two-week summer SAT preparation course introduces students to the core principles of Math that they will need to master in order to achieve a high score on this exam. At the start and the end of each session, students complete a full diagnostic test with questions typical of the actual SAT 1 exams. Students must complete grade 9 or equivalent curriculum to take this course. This course will take maximum number of 10 students.

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Cinematography and Youfor CURRENT Grades 7-128:30 - 10:30Ms. Ishikawa Do you want to work on your movie skills, work with background sounds, and sound tracking your movies? This course is for you. We will be learning advanced skills to make your movies look and sound more professional.

MYP Humanities through Current Eventsfor CURRENT Grades 5-810:40 - 12:40Ms. Shirota

Using current events (news), students will read, write and discuss local and global issues. Instructional focus will be on guiding students how to approach and respond to information using MYP Humanities criteria.

Jump Start Math Ifor CURRENT Grades 5-610:40 - 12:40Mr. Okada

Jumpstart Math Level 1 is a two weeks long summer program geared towards students who will be Grade 6 or 7 next academic year and interested in achieving a better or in-depth understanding of mathematics. Students who attend should be prepared to do a lot of problem solving. The course will cover different branches of mathematics such as arithmetic, combinatorics, pre-algebra and problem solving. Different math competition problems, math puzzles and challenging games will be used throughout the course. This course will take maximum number of 10 students.

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High School Japanese Language & Literaturefor CURRENT Grades 8-1110:40 - 12:40Ms. Nishizawa

This course is designed for students who will start studying in HS Japanese VI and above in August (students should be able to read Japanese newspaper for adults). The focus of this course is on “Textual Analysis.” Students will examine various text types such as advertisements, editorials and opinion columns, and analyze its purpose, audience, context, stylistic features and their effects to help them to prepare for the DP Japanese Language & Literature. Students will study Kanji at his/her level.

Japanese Language Acquisition for CURRENT Grades 7-1110:40 - 12:40Ms. Sugiyama

This course is designed for students who will start studying in the MS/HS Japanese Language Acquisition course (MS J3/4 or HS J I-IV) in August. Students will read, write and discuss a variety of topics such as communication and media, and global issues. They will also learn to analyze various text types (e.g. diary, newspaper articles and speech scripts). This workshop will help students to gain essential knowledge and skills to prepare for the DP Japanese Language Acquisition programme. Students willstudyKanjiathis/herlevel.Getaheadstartduringthesummer!

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Jump Start Math IIfor CURRENT Grades 7-81:20 - 3:20Mr. Okada

Jumpstart Math for Level 2 is a two weeks long summer program geared towards students who will be Grade 8 or 9 next academic year and interested in achieving a better or in-depth understanding of mathematics. Students who attend should be prepared to do a lot of problem solving. The course will cover different branches of mathematics such as arithmetic, trigonometry, algebra and problem solving. Different math competition problems, math puzzles and challenging games will be used throughout the course. This course will take maximum number of 10 students.

CPR / First Aid Certification CourseONE WEEK course for CURRENT Grades 5-121:20 - 3:20 / 3:30 - 5:30Ms. Ishihara

Whether we like it or not, emergencies do happen and when it happens it requires us to think and respond quickly. First Aid knowledge, early intervention of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and the use of anAED(AutomatedExternalDefibrillator)willsavemanylives.So,thissummerspendsometimelearningaboutitandbecomecertifiedwithCPR!* Certificationwillbeissuedby

“Kobe Fire Department” (神戸市消防局)* Mouth piece fee (¥500) included in ¥15,500 / Max: 6 students

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5-1Summer Fun @ CA (current KA - Gr. 9)Student must be at least 5 years old by September 30, 2015

Kindergarten » Focus on literacy and social skills » Literacy, Stories, Computers, Art, Sports & Games » Daily‘MosserTime!’challengesstudentstoworkcooperativelyandto

have a great time in mixed age groups including teachers and staff » Extended day on the second Thursday (dinner included) » Performance Day

Grades 1 ~ 6 » Phonics, Reading, Writing, Drama, Computers, Science, Art, Sports & Games » Daily‘MosserTime!’challengesstudentstoworkcooperativelyandto

have a great time in mixed age groups including teachers and staff » Overnight Camp at school » Performance Day

Grades 7 ~ 9 (for students who attend non-English speaking schools) » Basic grammar skills/structures » UseyourskillsandcommunicateinEnglish! » Computers, Drama, Science, Art, Sports & Games » Daily‘MosserTime!’challengesstudentstoworkcooperativelyandto

have a great time in mixed age groups including teachers and staff » Overnight Camp at school » Performance Day

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Sample Schedule (Grade 2, 3) 9:00 Morning Circle 9:35 Literacy 10:10 Sports & Games 10:45 Science 11:20 Mosser Time 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Recess 12:45 Computers 1:20 Literacy/Project 3:00 Dismissal

Some Information & Requests…

Important Dates Monday, July 20 Opening Day All Students: Meet in Black Box Theater at 9:00AM Thursday, July 30 Overnight Camp for grades 1 - 9 Extended Day for Kindergartners (NO sleepover) Friday, July 31 Performance Day (T-shirt day) Supervision in the morningSummer School hours are from 9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM. Your child is welcome to come anytime after 8:45 each morning. Please do not send your child to school before 8:45.

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AbsencesPlease notify the school (078) 857-0100 by 9:00 AM in case of your child’s absence from Summer School, or when s/he will be late. We endeavor to complete our attendance check by 9:15 every morning and phone the homes of children who are not accounted for. If your child is late or absent, your phoning us will be a big help. Notifying by email <summer@canacad.ac.jp> is also accepted.

PickupPlease either pick up your child at or shortly after 3:00 PM or instruct him/hertoreturnhomesoonafterschoolfinishes.We do NOT provide playground/gym supervision after the end of the school day at 3:00 PM. All kindergarten students must be picked up by a parent unless notified in advance.

SuppliesPlease send the following items, labeled with your child’s name* Lunch* Healthy snack (Fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, cheese, crackers, small

onigiri are good choices. Candies, chocolate, sugary/greasy snack aren’t.)* A bottle of water * Clean indoor gym shoes (NO sandals)* A hat or cap / sun screen* Change of shirt * Complete change of clothes for kindergarten students

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Other* Students must be at least five (5) years old by September 30, 2015 to apply.* Please be sure to supply us with correct information regarding your

child. Incorrect personal data on your child may void insurance coverage in case of an accident or health problem associated with attending Summer School at CA. Canadian Academy assumes no responsibility for situations in which incorrect data has been supplied by parents.

* Please make sure your email address is clearly written. We will be sending you information via email. Please provide us with a PC based email address since your cell phone email may not be able to open the necessary documents that we may attach.

* Because there is no entrance exam or interview, Canadian Academy reserves the right to reject the application - even after the start of summer school - of any student whose behavior is repeatedly inappropriate.

* For non-Canadian Academy students: Enrollment in Canadian Academy Summer School does not guarantee your child’s acceptance as a full time student at Canadian Academy.

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5-2Summer Fun @ CA (年中〜中3)

幼稚園» 少人数制» 安全な環境で楽しくリテラシー、社会性にフォーカス» フォニックス、おはなし、歌、コンピューター、アート、スポーツ＆ゲーム» 毎日の『モッサータイム！』では縦割りグループに分かれてその日のテーマにチャレンジ。上級生や先生たちと一緒に頭と身体と英語を使って楽しみます» 9日目（2週目の木曜）は延⻑保育、夜食込» 最終日には発表会

小学1年⽣〜6年⽣» 少人数制» フォニックス、リーディング、ライティング、ドラマ、コンピューター、サイエンス、アート、ミュージック、スポーツ＆ゲーム» 毎日の『モッサータイム！』では縦割りグループに分かれてその日のテーマにチャレンジ。上級生、下級生、先生たちと一緒に頭と身体と英語を使って楽しみます» それぞれのグループには先生の他にネイティブ／バイリンガルのアシスタントがつき、お子様をサポート» 9日目（2週目の木曜）はアメリカンスタイルの一泊キャンプ（学校泊）» 最終日には発表会中学1年⽣〜3年⽣

（英語以外で授業を行っている学校の⽣徒対象）» 基本の⽂法・⽂型» リーディング、ライティング、コンピューター、サイエンス、アート、スポーツ＆ゲーム» 毎日の『モッサータイム！』では縦割りグループに分かれてその日のテーマにチャレンジ。上級生、下級生、先生たちと一緒に頭と身体と英語を使って楽しみます» 学んだ英語を使ってコミュニケーション» それぞれのグループには先生の他にネイティブ／バイリンガルのアシスタントがつき、お子様をサポート» 9日目（2週目の木曜）はアメリカンスタイルの一泊キャンプ（学校泊）» 最終日には発表会

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時間割り　(小学2, 3年⽣例) 9:00 サークルタイム 9:35 リテラシー（フォニックス、リーディング、ライティング） 10:10 スポーツ＆ゲーム 10:45 サイエンス 11:20 モッサータイム 11:45 ランチ 12:15 休憩 12:45 コンピューター 1:20 リテラシー（プロジェクト） 3:00 Dismissal

スペシャル ディ 7月20日月曜日 オープニングデイ 9時にELAC Black Box Theaterに集合、 各クラスにてサマースクールT-シャツ配布 7月30日木曜日 小中学生：わくわくCAキャンプ（学校泊） 幼稚園児：延⻑保育 7月31日金曜日 発表会(サマースクールT-シャツ着用)持ち物すべての持ち物にお子様のお名前を記入してください。* お弁当* ⽔筒* シャツの着替え（幼稚園児はお着替え一式）* ぼうし 　* 汗ふき用タオル* 上履き／体育館シューズ

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お休み・遅刻お休みや遅刻の場合は、朝９時までに連絡してください。ご連絡のない場合はこちらから確認のお電話をさせて頂きます。 電話：(078)857-0100(代) Eメール：summer@canacad.ac.jp

朝・放課後» 朝8:45以前と放課後の３時以降にはお子様達の安全を監視するスタッフがいません。朝は8:45 以降に登校し、放課後は速やかに下校してください。» 幼稚園児のお迎えに保護者以外の方が来られる場合は予めお知らせ下さい。» ご連絡のない場合、他の方との帰宅はお断りさせていただいております。

その他» 申し込み用紙は正しくご記入下さい。ケガや事故があった際、情報が間違っていると保険が適用されません。» メールアドレスはなるべく携帯電話ではなく、パソコンのアドレスをお使い下さい。添付資料など、あける事ができないものもあります。» 自然災害や流行疾患等で休校になった際、返金は致しません。» サマースクール入学に際し、試験や面接は行いません。したがって、入学時もしくはプログラムが始まった後にお子様に不適切な行動、行為があると判断された場合、カネディアン・アカデミイはその生徒に対し、入学申し込み、もしくはプログラムの続行をお断りする権利を保持します。» 本プログラムの参加はカネディアン・アカデミイの入学を保証するものではありません。

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How to apply （申込方法） Please submit the application form by doing one of the following.

＊下記のいずれかの方法で提出してください。

1. BringittotheCAAccountingOffice

＊カネディアン・アカデミイ会計にて提出2. Send it by mail Canadian Academy Summer School

4-1 Koyo-cho Naka Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032

＊郵送 〒658-0032神戸市東灘区向洋町中４−１ カネディアン・アカデミイ　サマースクール

3. Email it as an attachment to <summer@canacad.ac.jp>

＊添付して<summer@canacad.ac.jp> にEメール4. FAX it to 078-857-3250 or 81-78-857-3250 if outside Japan

＊078-857-3250 に FAX、海外からは 81-78-857-3250

After submitting the application form, fees must be paid to the CA Accounting Office, which is

open during CA school days from 8:30 to 15:30. You can also pay using bank transfer. We do NOT

send an invoice.

＊申込書の提出後、CAの会計にて入金をしてください。銀行振込でも受け付けています。

Bank Transfer Information （銀行振込）1. Please make bank transfers to Canadian Academy yen account.

＊下記の銀行にお振り込み下さい。2. Payer must be your child’s name. Please add ‘SS’ after your child’s name.（Ex: Taro Canadian – SS）＊お振込はお子様のお名前で、お名前の後には『SS』とお書き下さい。（例：カネディアン太郎–SS）

3. If you transfer funds from outside Japan, please add ¥5,500 to the bill for bank processing.

＊海外からの際は手数料として5,500円を足してお振り込み下さい。

Mizuho BankKobe BranchSavings A/C No. 1014098 SWIFT: MHCBJPJT

みずほ銀行神戸支店普通　1014098SWIFT: MHCBJPJT

Summer Program Application

www.canacad.ac.jp/summmerschoolApplication FormDownloads