Special Courses
In addition to our daily curricular pursuits, Discovery offers classes led by course specialists and assisted by our licensed child care professionals: Gymnastics, Music, Japanese, and Swimming.
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![IMG_3136a Preschool students get ready to tumble in Nagoya's international school playground.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3136a-scaled-750x750.jpeg)
Gymnastics
Early childhood physical activity is not only important for strong healthy bodies–it is also essential for brain development. Along with daily physical education, a specialist provides weekly gymnastics lessons to ensure fitness of body and brain!
![IMG_3045a | Discovery International School A teacher instructs preschool children in gymnastics at Discovery International School in Nagakute.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3045a-scaled.jpeg)
![IMG_3092a | Discovery International School International school students practice crawling in the playground.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3092a-scaled.jpeg)
Music & Pianica
We believe the arts to be a key focus of early childhood development, growing a sense for the aesthetic and providing outlets for communication and creativity. At Discovery, children are instructed in voice and rhythm by an expert teacher and have opportunities throughout the day to enjoy music and movement. Our 4 & 5 year olds also have the option of learning how to read notes to play the pianica, with opportunities to perform!
![IMG_7690 | Discovery International School Learning about brass instruments at Reggio Emilia inspired international school program in Nagoya](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2019/09/IMG_7690.jpg)
![IMG_2837 | Discovery International School Children enjoying music class at English preschool in Nagoya](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2837-scaled.jpeg)
![Photo 2023-05-09 14 51 07 International school children playing pianica in their music class.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/05/Photo-2023-05-09-14-51-07-scaled-768x768.jpg)
Japanese
While our daily pursuits are entirely conducted in English, our school is located in Japan. Our optional Japanese class helps children build vocabulary, learn about Japanese culture, and even learn to read and write hiragana!
![IMG_3317 | Discovery International School Learning Japanese at international school in Nagoya.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3317-scaled.jpeg)
![IMG_3319a | Discovery International School](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3319a-scaled.jpeg)
![IMG_3280 Learning Japanese at international school in Nagakute.](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3280-scaled-750x750.jpeg)
Swimming Class
In partnership with nearby Beat Swim Club, Discovery students have the option of taking weekly swimming lessons! A licensed child care provider accompanies the children to and from the lesson by bus and assists them at the venue. We also have pool and water play time in the school playground in the hot summer months!
![water-splash-12429612 | Discovery International School](https://discoveryis.com/app/uploads/2024/06/water-splash-12429612-300x300.webp)