Visits by Elementary Schools

OIST provides opportunities for students to step beyond textbooks and tests and experience science in a fun and engaging way. Through the program, students can explore the unique aspects of OIST, including its cutting-edge research and internationally diverse environment. 

We offer different programs for elementary schools in Okinawa, outside Okinawa, and overseas. Please see each respective page for more details.

School Visit Program:

For Elementary Schools in Okinawa

For Elementary Schools Outside Okinawa

For Overseas Elementary Schools 

Application period: April to June
The school visit program for this fiscal year is open for applications from April through the end of June.
We look forward to receiving applications from everyone.

Contact: visit-us@oist.jp 

Visits by OIST to schools

In addition to receiving tours and visits from schools, OIST sends researchers to elementary schools to introduce their research and provide science programs.

Email for details and requests

Onna-OIST Children's School of Science

The Children's School of Science, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019, is a joint effort by Onna Village and OIST to give local school-age children in Onna Village experience doing science under the guidance of professional researchers from around the world.

The five-day science program is held every year to coincide with the summer vacation of elementary and junior high school students in Onna Village. In addition to participants from among Onna Village, faculty, parents, and OIST staff, we also welcome students from within the prefecture as volunteer staff, providing them with an opportunity to interact with the Onna community.