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Student Health, Wellbeing & College Counseling


Health Office

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School Nurse 

Chiaki Nakamura​
[email protected]

The health office is located on the 2nd Floor of DIA. The registered bilingual school nurse is on duty from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The nurse handles all student health related incidents at school. Under Japanese law, nurses and teacher can not administer medication at school.

Counselor

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Counselor 

​Misato Inagaki
Clinical Psychologist
​[email protected]

A part-time bilingual counselor (clinical psychologist) is available to provide psychological support to parents and students. The counselor listens to their concerns and helps them solve their problems. The counseling room is located on the 4th floor and is open every Thursday and once a month on Monday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you have any concerns about school life, family, or child-rearing, please feel free to contact the counselor.
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Where can I seek additional support?
TELL is an accredited and certified non-profit organization providing support and counseling services to Japan’s international community. https://telljp.com/lifeline/ 
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The foreign language human rights hotline provides consultation about human rights issues in your language. http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001281977.pdf

Childline offers a free counseling service for children under 18 years old https://childline.or.jp/.


University Advisor

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University Advisor 

​Robert Stern
BA, MA, Certified Teacher.
​[email protected]

A part-time universiry advisor is available for our students to prepare them for their tertiary education, evaluate options, provide assistance in the application process, and answer any questions for students and their parents. ​

School Chaplin

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School Chaplain 

Mayumi Ishikawa
[email protected]

The Chaplain provides worship services and spiritual support to members of the community. 

​DISK students attend worship services once a week. Worship services include a hymn, a reading, and a short presentation related to a monthly theme, followed by a concluding prayer. 

Each month, DIA focuses on a Christian value during chapel. These are explored further during homeroom, culminating in presentations and performances in front of the community. 
Calendar Month
Themes (Christian Values)
August
Peace
September
Harmony
October
Honesty
November
Gratitude
December
Joy
January
Trust
February
Love
March
Forgiveness
April
Hope
May
Respect
June
​Compassion
Updated Jan'25


​Doshisha International School, Kyoto
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7-31-1 Kizugawadai, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, 〒619-0225 

Tel: 0774-71-0810 | Fax: 0774-71-0815 

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