INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOLS & KINDERGARTENS
*Please note that closed schools or non-functioning links are in italics.
** Please also note that many schools which are de facto functioning international
schools are either called "free schools" or have NPO status.
The foremost reason for this anomaly compared to other countries is that
the Japanese government does not grant recognition of the majority of international
schools, especially ethnic schools. Instead it will classify such schools
as "free schools" or commercial schools or Non-Profit Organisations
(NPO). Ethnic schools that support predominantly students belonging to
one ethnic group are listed here under this International Schools listing. There is no separate listing - because if you were a non-Japanese
foreigner browsing this website from overseas, you would be a regarded
member of the international community regardless of your ethnic group or race, hence no distinction
is made here. That distinction should be self-obvious from either the name
of the school OR the information provided along with the listing.
Back to "Directory Listings of International Schools"
A.B.C. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (15 months to 6 years)
A.B.C. has two locations:
2-7-25 Moto Azabu, Katsu Court #101,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046
Phone/Fax: 03-5793-1359
Ooino Bldg. 2F, 3-8-6 Nishi-azabu, Minato-ku,
Phone: (03) 5791-4358
Email
Run by Caroline Smolinski, said to be the preschool with the smallest class
size and lowest student to teacher ratio in Tokyo. Daily classes for 8
age groups from 15 months to 5 years. Curriculum is theme-based and child-centered.
Facilities include a gym, art room, and a 1,500 book lending library. Features
bright classrooms, good play space and excellent teacher-student ratios.
The emphasis is on a combination of fun activities: music, dance, art and
daily trips to a nearby park for the youngest children, and a graduated
introduction of academic work and computer instruction for the older children.
(Smolinski also operates a drop-in center called Fun House.)
ABC / SMILEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1 year - grade 8)
Yawata campus:
Princess Miyoshi Bldg. 1F, 3-8-23 Yawata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0021
Phone: 0120-444-645 / 324-2444 or Email
New Hirai campus in Tokyo Edogawa from Feb 2005: Phone / Fax: 3610-8080
Nishi-Funabashi campus began operations in September 2005
New SIS URL! Preschool classes are geared to the development of a child's social and
sensory skills. Its curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of children
at different stages of development, starting with Play and Learn (Pre-school),
Calvert Program (Kindergarten), Elementary School (Gr 1 -2), After School
and also Full time English School for children aged 1 to children in the
8th grade. Classes are keyed to the development of a child's sensory and
social skills. Math, Science, Art, Music, Stories, Literature, Physical
Education, Sociology Social Activity, Technology, Outdoor Play, Indoor
Play, Discussion, etc) are all provided a fun, enjoyable and international
environment with foreign teachers and bilingual staff. Well-equipped classrooms.
Leading up to diplomas being accredited by the Maryland State Education
Department, U.S.A.
ACORN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2 - 5 years)
#301, 2-1-21 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0046
Phone: 03-5798-3907 Fax: 03-5798-3908 Email
A preschool curriculum whose content grows with the child and becomes more challenging. Emphasizes language enrichment, problem-solving skills and the development of a culturally-relevant programme to help develop global citizens.
AGAPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Preschool through high school)
2-7-21 Moto Okubo
Narashino-shi, Chiba prefecture
Japan 275-0012
Phone: (047)472-7547 Fax:(047)472-7143 Email
A bilingual (English/Japanese) Christian church school run by Pastor Tim
and Betty Tazono, with a strong emphasis on Biblical teachings, daily prayers,
worship, and Bible studies. Each person's worth valued, will conduct general
preparation for higher education, plus life skills: relating to others
respectfully, serving others, Godly character encouraged. Strong emphasis
on music. A place where the love, joy and peace of Jesus is nurtured.
AI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(18 months - 6 yrs)
Master Annex at Mita: 5-4-4 Mita Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073
Phone: 3769-3372 Fax: 3456-0488 Email
Run by Eri Ohashi, School Director, the pre-school is located in Mita.
Being close to many embassies, it attracts a very international mix of
students. It offers flexible afternoon pickup schedules that range from
2:30 to 4 to 6 p.m which is very convenient for working parents. A strong
summer programme and ESL programs available.
AICHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (K-9)
3-4, Nijigaoka, Meito, nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Phone: 052-788-2255 Email
The AIS kindergarten program primarily focuses on immersing the children
in English and surrounding them with a large variety of stimulating activities.
The kindergarteners' days are filled with music, movement, stories, show-and-tell,
art, math, observation, experimentation, and some introduction to reading
and writing. The kindergarten is an English-only environment and by 4-year
old, the students no longer mix their languages and can converse freely
in English with their peers and the teachers. In addition to offering a
well-balanced daily routine, the school also draws on Montesorri techniques
to help foster independence and self-confidence in the kindergarten students.
AMERASIAN SCHOOL IN OKINAWA(for all ages, K - High School)
See Related website
3-13-16 Ohyama, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa 901-2223
Phone: 098-892-8283 Fax: 098-892-0116 Email
With a new building at the AmerAsian School in the city of Ginowan, Okinawa
Prefecture in April 2003, a "free school" was established mainly
to provide a Japanese and English education for children born to U.S. military
personnel and Japanese women. Some 60 students from kindergarten to junior
high school levels attend the school, while around 10 other children are
planning to enroll, according to the school officials. The cornerstone
curriculum is the English one. For all age groups. Classified as a "free
school". The school was begun as a means of providing an education
for Amerasian children who were bullied at school, see article by the principal.
AMERICAN KINDER (3 - 6 years)
3-37-6 Nakai, Takasaki, Gunma prefecture 370-0852
Phone: 027-353-4664 Fax: 027-353-3670 Email
Features bilingual education is offered (Japanese/English) for children between 3 - 6 years. The right-brained curriculum designed by a Harvard-trained educator and teacher at the school, the classes are taught by a full-time native English speaker and bilingual (J-E) assistant teacher. Other special features are cultural classes (Kodaly-method music, Japanese taiko and dance), physical education (includes swimming, karate, ballroom dance and aerobics).
AMERICAN SCHOOL in Nagoya
American School Building, 3-32-5 Taiko-dori, Nakamura-Ku, Nagoya.
Phone: 052-452-6667 Fax: 052-452-0184 Email
Students in early preschool classes (1.5 to 3 years old), preschool classes
(2.5 to 4 years old) and ESL group and private lessons with children. Afternoon
and Saturday ESL classes are taught in 50 minute in which students learn
English through a variety of activities and topics such as cooking, crafts,
and academic lessons similar to those taught in the United States, and
also learn through action-based activities. Catering to thelocal Japanese
community.
(THE) AMERICAN SCHOOL IN JAPAN NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN (3 - 6 years)
2-15-5 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042
Phone: 03-3461-4523 Fax: 3461-2505 Email
Chofu Kindergarten
1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu City
Phone: 0422-34-5300 Fax: 0422-34-5304 Email
A new facility in Roppongi opened from early 2004:
ASIJ Early Learning Center
6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Phone: 03-5771 4344 / Phoning from outside Japan: 81-3-5771-4344
Fax: 03-5771-4341 / Faxing from outside Japan: 81-3-5771-4341 Email
Operating on two campuses, ASIJ is an independent, co-educational international
day school that enrolls students from three years of age through high school.
The school programme is college-preparatory in nature and the curriculum
is modeled on the American system of education, and it meets the standards
of accreditation as established by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges and by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs system.
of education, and it meets the standards of accreditation as established
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the National
Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The preschool offers a full-day, full-week
educational program for children 3 through 6 years old. Accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children, the US' largest
professional organization of early childhood educators, the program is
aimed at assisting the transition to ASIJ's main Chofu campus or to schools
in the US.
AMERICAN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN (20 months - 6 years)
Various locations:
Okurayama Campus
609 Futo, Kohoku, Yokohama 222-0031
Phone: 045-546-4664
Setagaya Campus School
4-30-5 Kaminoge, Setagaya, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5758-3858
Saginuma Campus
1-17-8 Saginuma, Miyamae, Kawasaki
Phone: 044-865-4399
Shibuya Campus
3-16-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Phone: 03-5464-6966
Kamata Campus
8-24-7 Nishikamata, Ota-ku
Phone: 03-5722-6554
(Pre-preschool 0.9-3, preschool 1 1/2-3 yrs / K 3-6 yrs/ also English school
3-18 yrs / alternative schooling elementary) at Shibuya/Kamata/Saginuma/Okurayama
Campuses). Small classes, excellent curriculum, and varied materials at
American World to children the tools to build a solid base necessary for
both understanding and learning the English language and functioning in
this challenging world. Caters families who move/return abroad, or for
those who wish for their children to become bilingual at a young age for
the international world. The aim is to guide students to become independent,
self-confident and capable. The kindergarten has both morning and afternoon
programmes, with the morning classes structured and the afternoon ones
free in activity but supervised. Email
AMICI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (18 months - 6 years)
4-3-50 Komaba Meguro, Tokyo,
Phone: 03-5454-9066 Fax: 03-5454-9066 Email
Featuring a peaceful neighborhood and spacious surroundings, the pre-school
offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, multi cultural pre-school
program that exposes children to different cultures and languages to instill
in them respect for each person's individuality and cultural differences.
English instruction as well as daily Japanese lessons provided. Curriculum
focuses on delivering Essential Daily Life Skills, Self-Expression activities,
Multi-cultural Awareness through * Daily Japanese lessons and * Lessons
on a variety of cultures, Basic Learning Skills (Cognitive skills/Critical
thinking skills/ Language arts/ Motor skills) and Nature activities. 1,300,000
yen tuition
ANGEL'S KINDERGARTEN
252-3 Barazawa, Kosai-cho, Nakakoma-gun, Yamanaishi-ken
Phone: 055-280-8095 Fax: 055-280-8096 Email
The kindergarten is conducted in the English language medium.
APPLE HOUSE PRESCHOOL(1.5-5 years old)
3-16-6, Noge, (Location 10 min.-walk from Kaminoge Station on Tokyu-Oimachi Line)
Phone：03-3701-2511 Email admissions Ms. Julie Kolzan
BELGRAVE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
3-6-12 IM Nakameguro Bldg. 4F, Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061
Phone: 03-3712-8016
(Meguro school) 6-17-21 Belgrave Bldg. Kasugacho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
The Pre-school curriculum is comprised of basic vocabulary and phonics
skills on which a rotated on a monthly basis. Topics include themes such
as shapes, colors, prepositions, food and seasonal themes. The curriculum
acknowledges different learning styles and exposes each child to a variety
of learning techniques including audio, visual, and tactile methods. As
an educational institution, Belgrave International Preschool is committed
to developing the student as a whole to function successfully in kindergarten
and within their communities. The preschool was born out of the success
of the earlier existing English schools.
AMERICAN VILLAGE SCHOOL IZUMI GAKUEN (Ages 2-5 yrs)
263-1 Ikedashimo-machi, Izumi 594-0032
Phone: 0725-56-8793
AOBA-JAPAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(K 3-6 years and through junior high grade 9)
Meguro Campus (3-6 yrs):
2-10-34 Aobadai, Meguro-Ku Tokyo 153-042, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3461-1442/1677 Fax: 81-3-3463-9873 Email
Aoba-Japan International School Meguro Campus offers a four-year, nursery through pre-first grade program accommodating children from ages 1 plus to 6.
Suginami Campus:
2-10-7 Miyamae, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-0081, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3335-6620/6720 Fax: 81-3-3332-6930/6850 Email
Aoba-Japan International School Suginami Campus accommodates children from
pre-kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 9. It occupies a beautiful, modern
facility in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. Mainstream program is an English-based
accelerated US and European-based curriculum but the school also has an
intensive English Program and ESL support for non-native students. Children
who are already proficient in academic English are mainstreamed from the
time of entry. All children in the mainstream program study Japanese one
period a day in addition to the full English curriculum. Abacus lessons
are part of the math program from pre-first grade through Grade 6. Accredited
by the European Council of International Schools; New England Association
of schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Japan Council of International Schools
(JCIS) and East Asian Regional Council of International Schools (EARCOS).
Graduates attend other international schools in Japan or boarding schools
all over the world.
AOMORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Rakkosho village, Aomori
A new private and fully integrated K - 12 international school is being
proposed as part of the government policy to produce Super English Language
High Schools(SELHis). It is envisioned to cater in equal proportions to
Japanese and foreign students. To be established by the Aomori Prefectural
government with the help of Aoba International and Senri International
Schools and also Katoh Gakuen, Details here.
AOTANI INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
Location: somewhere in Kobe, address and contact info currently being verified
Phone: 81-78-221-3805
ASHIYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Currently 2 - 6 years, grades 1 and 2 from September 2005)
4-1 Yoko-cho, Ashiya 659-0034
Phone: 0797-35-5011 Fax: 0797-35-5013 Email
Aims to provide an English speaking, reading, writing, and playing environment
especially for two to five year old children who live in the Kobe-Osaka
city in Hyogo prefecture. The programme is based on Christian principles.
The school invests in students so that they will be fluent in English and
Japanese. The program provides for the physical, mental, spiritual, and
social development of each child as he/she learns basic reading and writing
skills, sings, dances, listens to stories, draws, colors, solves puzzles,
recognizes number relationships, and plays so that he/she will be ready
for elementary school. The school is working with Hyogo prefecture to become
an approved school by the Japanese Ministry of Education, and expand to
begin 1st and 2nd grade in September 2005.
AU PAYS DES SAKURAS (2 - 3 years)
Akagi Shrine, Kagurazaka-dori, Kagurazaka station (Tozai Line) Tokyo. Take
the exit no. 1 to Akagi Shrine.
Phone: 813-3269-0802 / 090-2627-1666 Email
Not really a preschool, but a pre-preschool mother-and-child session workshop.
The activities for kids aged 2 or slightly more are held on the beautifully
serene and charming grounds of the Akagi Shrine at Kagurazaka station.
All activities are conducted in French only, although more than 10 different
nationalities are represented in the group. Whether expatriate or resident,
French or not, all are welcome. The sessions focus on language, motor skills
and community awareness activities. All nationalities are welcome.
AXIS KICHICHOJI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Pre, K - Grade 12)
Kichijoji Nanai Building, 1-35-14 Kichijoji Hon-cho, Musashino-shi 180-0004
Phone: 0422-20-3626 / 0422-20-3626 Email
The school utilizes a U.S. curriculum through Home Study International which issues diplomas approved by the Maryland State Education Department, U.S.A. Axis Kichijoji International School emphasizes the student development of life skills while striving towards academic excellence and upholding Christian values. A small student-teacher ratio led by caring instructors who encourage guided, independent learning. Prep School program helps children to prepare for International school. This program uses an American Preschool with the emphasis on mastering English. Through play, music, stories and much more, the children are encouraged to use and develop their English Language skills with native teachers and Japanese Language assistant teachers. All children in this program who have the necessary language ability at the age of 6 are naturally given preference to our International school for a grade 1 placement.
AYLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (18 months - 6 years)
101 Luna Shirokane, 6-14-4 Shirokane, Minato-ku.
Phone / Fax: 03-3448-2585 Mobile: 080-3023-7988 Email
Curriculum focuses on music, art, nature, literacy, science, and math. Monthly field trips and a special art program. Friday is Japanese Language Day. Beginning with a nursery program for infants from 18 months, through kindergarten up to age 6. A harvesting nature trip to Hanno, Saitama Prefecture. Japanese and Western lunches are available, there's a 20 percent discount for siblings, and all nationalities are welcome.
BILINGUAL KIDS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (18 months - 6 years)
5-12-7 Sakai, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0022 (Musashisakai, Mitaka, Kichijoji
area)
Phone / Fax: 0422-54-1898 (Japanese or English) Email
Applies the Reggio Emilia method where learning activities are child-led.
Standard kindergarten practices (all areas) are built upon, expanded and
refined using extensive documentation of each child's daily experiences.
Full day preschool operating between 9 am - 2 pm with 5:1 student-teacher
ratio. Flexi-programme with 2, 3, 4 or 5 day-week options. Particularly
geared to cater for bilingual and multilingual children with one English
speaking parent in the home. After school programme is available for children
between 3 and 6 attending a Japanese kindergarten.
BLUE DOLPHINS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL(2-6 years)
1F, Belde-Omiya Bldg, 1-624-1 Higashionari, Kita-Ku, Saitama-shi.
Phone(toll free): 0120-815-185 or 048-662-2810 Fax: 048-662-2811 Email
Stresses affordability with flexible rates catering to all needs. Flexible
preschool course schedules running anywhere from one to five days per week
for 2- to 6-year-olds. After-school and Saturday programs are also offered.
Bilingual education with fully qualified native English-speaking staff.
Based on the Total Immersion Method, utilizing, curiosity, creativity,
positive interaction skills, kids learn by playing and interacting with
their peers and teachers.
(AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL) BRAINS KIDDY CLUB
Located in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama city, the school conducts daily classes
in English for 2 year olds onwards offering the scheduled English Time,
Rhythmic, Craft, Gymnastics, Story Time, English and Dance activities in
succession from 9:30 am to 1.15 pm. Mainly catering to Japanese children.
(THE) BRITISH SCHOOL(preschool - primary 1-7)
1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3400-7353 Fax: 03-5485-5340 Email
The curriculum comprises the UK National Curriculum (while Japanese language
and culture are taught by a native Japanese teacher) prepares for a smooth
transition from the British School to schools in the UK
CIC INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN
902 Hatakeda Wakamatuku Kitakyushu-shi 808-0104
Phone: 093-791-6446 Fax: 093-701-0286 Email
CIC is an international school established primarily to allow Japanese
students an environment for acquiring English in the most natural way and
to use more efficient language training methods. The school offers: "Pair
school" for One-year and Mothers; Preschool for Two-year olds; English
Kindergarten (3-5) (It also offers follow-up Classes for kindergarten graduates
and returnees; English classes for elementary school children; Spring and
Summer Camp; Spring and Summer Intensive English COurses). The school seeks
to use a holistic approach in providing early childhood education with
the goal of nurturing people who will be able to cope with society.
CIS CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (K - 12)
5-8-20 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001
Phone: 03-5793-1392 Fax: 03-5793-3559 Email
CIS was established in Osaka and Tokyo in 2000. The school is a private
coeducational institution which has accepted junior and senior high school
students for the past two years. CIS and its curriculum is accredited by
the Department of Education of the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI).
Certified professional Canadian teachers conduct the classes in English
using the same methods and resources as in schools located in Canada. The
elementary classes are conducted in a multiage setting. Students may choose
to transfer to Richmond International High School. They could also have
the opportunity to transfer to additional schools in Canada, United States
or other countries as our course credits are transferable to schools throughout
the world. CIS is a school authorized to conduct and implement the International
Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
CANADIAN ACADEMY(K - 12)
4-1 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashi-nada-ku, Kobe 658-0032 Japan
Phone: 078-857-0100 Fax: 078-857-3250 Email
The elementary school follows an American curriculum from K - grade 5 with
an emphasis on the study of Japan and the students' home countries. The
6th - 8th grade middle school follows an integrated and activity-oriented
curriculum that unites the elementary and high school years. The 9th-12th
grade high school program follows a North American and International Baccalaureate
college prep curriculum.
(THE) CHILDREN'S GARDEN (2.5-6 year olds)
Gateway International Center, 3-19-12 Fujigaoka, Soleiyu 201 Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0004
Phone: 0466-54-5755 Email
The International Childrens Garden is a multi-age, multi-cultural early education program (preschool and Kindergarten) held in English only, for 2 1/2 6 year olds. 12:1 child to teacher-ratio. Unique in that it is the only center in all of Japan to officially implement UNESCO's Living Values program and non violent communication practices. Features holistic approach to play and learning in a family atmosphere. Field trips every month. (The center also runs a playgroup for 0-3 year olds and an afterschool English enhancement programme for kids who are fluent in English once a week)
(THE) CHILDREN'S GARDEN (preschool and after school class)
3-12-19 Honcho, Kichijoji, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
Phone: (0422) 20-5055) Email
Run by Ellen Motohashi, the school which opened on May 7th, 2002 offers
a full day English content based preschool (9:30 am - 2:30pm) along with
an after school class for English speaking children who attend facilities
outside, Saturday special activity classes, and a bilingual class focusing
on the creative arts. It is located in Kichijoji about 10 minutes directly
west from the Kichijoji JR central exit straight down Nakamichi-dori (this
street continues on from the main street which runs in front of the station
past Parco). Bilingual elements in the program include bilingual storytimes/singing
and will be expanded gradually. Its pedagogy and philosophy share elements
from the Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia (project based approach) and
any other discipline which promotes the importance of child directed, experienced
based learning which enhances the development of the whole child. Rich
natural experiences are emphasized and outdoor trips will be planned for
as often as possible during the year.
CHILDREN'S HOUSE PRESCHOOL
3-18-16 Meguro Honcho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0002,
Phone: 3710-1160 Fax: 3710-1193
CHILD'S PLAY SCHOOL (1.5 - 4 yrs)
18-8 Motoyoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0062
Phone: 3460-8841 Fax: 5709-0552 Email
The school motto being, "School is Fun," the pre-school tries to achieve a balance between creative and structured activities. A bright, creative environment.
CHIYODA MONTESSORI SCHOOL(0 - 6 years)
3-14-7, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3411-0932 Email
There are 2 branches, for info on the other Shibuya branch phone: 03-3264-4006
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY JAPAN (K - 12)
1-2-14 Shinkawacho, Higashi Kurume City
Phone: 0424-71-0022 Fax:0424-76-2200 Email
CAIJ offers an accredited college prep Christian education program. Programs
for ESL and a resource room for special needs children are also available.
CAJ has a popular support services (resources and consulting) program for
homeschooled students or students who attend Japanese schools.
CLASSIC MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Ages 2.5-6) CLOSED since June 2002
2-10-18 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, 150-0012 Tokyo
Phone / Fax:03-5468-6456 Email
Preschool for 2 1/2 to 7-year-olds of all nationalities who communicate
and are guided in English as the school's primary language. Run by Mr.
Gerd Oberlin for 2.5 to 6 year olds. In an aesthetic, Swedish style environment
the children are challenged by a broad spectrum of genuine, natural wooden
Montessori materials that help them develop fundamental motor and technical
skills, acquire self-discipline and enhance their creativity. They gain
basic understanding and abilities in the areas of aesthetic perception,
communication, reading, writing, calculating, rhythm and drawing. Linked
up by a semester long theme, creative activities in drama, art and music
complement the individual work and daily conversational circle. If the
child's first language is not English he will learn it by immersion. This
approach follows current programs as practised in Japan and everywhere
else in the world. It owes its success to the fact that children do not
think it strange if people in school speak differently from people at home.
Apart from becoming bilingual they construct and appreciate their own cultural
identity.
DAYSTAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUMAMOTO - now CLOSED
Related website: http://www.kyushu.meti.go.jp/invest/more/mor_livin1.htm or http://oneworld.wa.com/jbn/daystar.html
Mifune, Kumamoto
Phone: 096-282-7548 Email: Daystarpn@aol.com
A co-educational school K through high school that is situated in an excellent natural environment. The school emphasizes bilingual education centering on English, with Japanese language and culture classes for foreign pupils. Aims to prepare its students to be productive members of society but to enable them to envision a better world. Opened since 1998 with 8 teachers, 27 pupils from four countries (As of Mar. 1998). It appears to have closed as the website and email addresses not working.
DEUTSCHE SCHULE TOKYO YOKOHAMA(K, elementary, junior high, senior high) / EUROPEAN SCHOOL
DS Yokohama:
Address 2-4-1 Chigasaki-minami, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama
Phone/Fax: 045-941-4841
DS Kobe (K - Grade 9):
3-22 Sowa-cho, 1-chome, Nada-ku, Kobe 657, Japan
Phone: 081-788-516414 Fax: 081-788-516684
Standard German curriculum, but takes advantage of context by teaching
Japanese geography, history and literature. It is a realscule; or hauptschule
with grade levels that prep students for the university. DSTY has recently
started its EUROPEAN SCHOOL which provides a less German curriculum and
a more mixed European continental one, incorporating English as its mainstream
language in addition to other second and third language options. See Daily Yomiuri article
DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (ages 2 through 5) CLOSED from June 2003.
4-6-18 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063
Phone/Fax: 03-3710-9377 Email: dmsmeguro@yahoo.com
Montessori pedagogy with a small class-size - 4:1 student / teacher ratio
DOREMI GARDEN PRESCHOOL-INTERNATIONAL (2 - 5 years)
2-15-5, 3F Takamatsu, Toshima-ku Tokyo 171-0042
Phone : 03-3554-3664 Fax : 03-3958-5444 Email: tia@mx9.ttcn.ne.jp
An international preschool that focuses on nurturing children's hearts and minds in a warm and loving bilingual environment
DREAM KIDS NETWORK (from 0 years to K)
2-9-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku,
Phone: 03-3403-6612 Fax: 03-3403-6614 Email
A nursery, run by a working mother, offering a fun bilingual environment
for kids from age zero up. A flexible schedule between 8am-8pm with total
care (milk, baby food, lunch, diapers, etc.) provided. Daily trips to nearby
Jingu-Gaien Park. Dream Kids also offers from September a kindergarten
program for 3-year-olds in Dream Kids Annex, a new building in Minami-Aoyama.
Busy parents can combine Dream Kids・kindergarten program with the day care
service (8am-8pm) before and after Kindergarten hours.
ECOLE FRANCAISE DU KANSAI (K - Grade 12)
536-1 Warayamachi, Kuromon Higashi Iru, Marutamachi Dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto (Former Taiken Elementary School)
Phone: 075-812-7015
ECOLE FRANCAISE DU KANSAI, KOBE CENTER (K - Grade 9)
3-1-1 Mikageishi-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe (Mikage Elementary School)
Phone: 078-441-9586
(Japanese returnees are admitted)
Lessons are provided every Wednesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
(THE) ENGLISH CLUB (Japanese Only)
Sportsplex 2F, 5-30-17 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0051
Phone: 03-5335-2813
The English Club operates several programmes including an international
preschool: Mommy's Knee 6 mths - 2 years; First Steps 1.5 - 2 years (English
play); International Preschool 2 ・years through Kindergarten; ABC XYZ for
Lower elementary kids; Daycare services; After school & daycare by
hour services are also available available.
ENGLISH EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(0 - 12 years)
1-4-2, Tsuzuki-ku, Nakagawa, Yokohama-shi, 224-0003
Phone: 045-914-8301 Email
International School for children aged 0 - 6 (and up till 12 years in afterschool programmes). Various English courses from baby to Pre-school, Kindergarten. Afterschool programme is also offered. Your child will learn things that are normally taught in Pre-School and Kindergartens in the US, probably more. Some of the subjects taught in Pre-School and Kindergarten are phonics, reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. Children are fully immersed in English as all teachers are Native English speakers and only English is spoken in the classroom.
ENGLISH PARK SCHOOL
International Preschool in Tsutsujigaoka, 20 minutes from Shinjuku (Keio
Line) with experienced native English teachers.
Phone: 077-543-9700 Email Contact: http://www.westgate.co.jp
EVERGREEN HOME INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (2 - 6 yrs)
1-8-17 Nagayama, Tama City, Tokyo 206-0025
Tel: 042-373-8166 Fax: 042-373-8339 Email
EWA CHILDREN'S GARDEN (12 months & up)
2-1-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
(inside the US Embassy Residential Compound)
Phone: 3224-6796 Fax: 3224-6788 Email
FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Preschool - Kindergarten)
Forest Bldg., 1-1-11, Todaijima, Urayasu-city, Chiba Prefecture 279-0001
Phone: 047-305-0874 Fax: 047-305-0874
The school curriculum includes Right Brain Training, Left Brain Training, Walking & Physical Education, Arts & Crafts, Music, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Story Time. A warm, creative and stimulating environment where children can choose their own activities with a focus on process rather than on product. Racial and socioeconomic diversity are valued
FIRST STEPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(nursery, preschool and elementary)
4-6-3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Phone: 03-3905-8621 / 03-3905-8628 Email: info@firststeps-net.com
First Steps provides an accelerated academic programme with a strong focus
on each child’s social and personal development. Nursery, preschool and
elementary and after school programmes available.
FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL near Kyoto (seeking info on this school) (from 2 years)
Contact: 077-543-9700 Email
FUKUI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (3 - 5 years)
3-514 Funabashi, Fukui City, Fukui 910-0808.
Email (Contact Mr. Shozo Fujii)
Small classes with 10-15 kids for 3 - 5 years old. Children learn art, natural science, environment, English language, and movement. English afterschool programmes are also available.
FUKUOKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (K - 12)
18-50 Momochi 3-chome Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0006, Japan
Phone: 81-92-841-7601 Fax: 81-92-841-7602 Email
FIS is a private, coeducational day and boarding school which offers an
educational program from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 for English-speaking
students of all nationalities. There are English-as-a-Second-Language classes
available throughout the grades. It offers a basic college-preparatory
U.S. curriculum with the offering of the Advanced Placement Program with
courses at the college preparatory level, as well as English-as-a-Second-Language,
multi-cultural aspects, Japanese, and information technology are used extensively.
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits
FIS. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $7,895; Kdg.-Grades 6: $8,596;
Grades 7-8: $9386; and Grades 9-12: $10,088.
Note: If you do a search on the internet, you are likely to find another listing of Fukuoka International School which is a language-culture school, not an international school as categorized on this page: FUKUOKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (4-24-14 Kenpaku, Hakata Ward Fukuoka City, Fukuoka / Phone: 81 92 441 1032 Fax: 092-441-1028)
GINGERTREE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/ZOO-PHONICS ACADEMY OMOTESANDO (1- 6 years)
1F Ueda Bldg, 3-2-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tokyo
Tel: 03-5786-2250 Email
A branch of the Zoo-phonics Academy, the Gingertree school features the
kinesthetic method of phonetic learning and 26 Animal Friends. Its comprehensive
language program is taught by experienced, native English-speaking teachers
in a warm and interesting learning environment with the goal of encouraging
the development of academic abilities, self-esteem, creativity, and social
skills in their children. In addition, Gingertree provides arts and crafts,
music, rhythmics, mathematics, science, computer skills, and physical education.
Located in Aoyama.
GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
JAPAN (Kindergarten - Grade 12)
3-20-6, Minami-Shinozakicho,
Edogawa-ku, Tokyo (Mizue Station on Toei-Shinjuku Line)
Phone: 03-6202-7639
Fax: 03-6202-7676 Email
'Currently, 134 children, are studying at the school currently K-8) where
every lesson is given in English. "Our school's selling point is not English but
that we have adopted the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) currciulum,
a tough and modern curriculum that is indisnesable in acaquiring the scholastic
abilit y required to pass the competitive entrance examinations in my country,"
(Niyanta) Deshpande (Director of GISS) said. //He said that as this was the
major curriculum in India, children who studied under this curriculum overseas
could easily adapt to local schools when they returned to India. "Not only
Indian children, children from other countries can get the benefit from this
curriculum to pass the examinations of international univerrsities," he said.
//"As it is quite difficult to enter a prestigious university in India, Indian
parents want their children to have high academic ability and competitiveness,"
Deshpande said. "In our school, students will learn three languages-English,
Hindi or French, and Japanese. Lessons are conducted in Englsh, but we need to
learn Hindi to live in India."//Compared with other international schools, the
tuition is quite resonably priced-￥600,000-800,000 a year. The curriculum is the
same inevery school-they have adopted the Montessori kindergarten approach for
very young children while using the CBSE curriculum and International
Baccalaureate system, which is recognized at many universities around the world,
for older students"'-excerpts from Dialy Yomiuri article Sep 21. The GIIS in
Singapore was selected as one of the best international schools in Singapore by
the 2005 and 2006 Newsweek magazine surveys. Annual Schedule July to March
GLOBAL KIDS
Website: http://www.dreamfusion-globalkids.com
102, 3F Espowarl, 4-12-12 Shinsaku, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi.
Phone: 044-852-8990 Fax: 044-853 Email: dreamfusionjp@yahoo.co.jp
A childcare with a difference. Fun daily programmes focus on creativity through ars and crafts, outdoor activities (inclduing harvesting sweet potatoes in the fall), dance, and playful Japanese and English instruction. Holiday-related events give a twist to learning with lessons about Japanese holidays and American observances like Valentine's Day and Halloween. Kids also enjoy exotic field trips, including skiing in Nagano and a summer excursion to the US. Available for children 3-12, Global Kids has convenient opening hours and a Mizonokuchi location that make it perfect for working families. Parents can also take advantage of Global Kids’ Junior STEP Test (Jidou Eiken) prep program. Global Kids aims to instill a sense of friendship and cooperation, and to teach children the value of life and nature.
GLOBAL KIDS ACADEMY (2 - 12 years)
Website: http://www.globalkidsacademy.com
2F., Townhouse Moto-Azabu, 1-5-24 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5447-1913 Fax: 03-5447-1914 Email: info@globalkidsacademy.com
Provides various after school bilingual immersion programmes for kids between 2-12 years.
GRACE INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER (2.5 - 6 years)
Website: http://www.grace-learning.com
2-13-11 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 158-0095
Phone/Fax:03-5716-3100 Email: admin@grace-learning.com
Preschool located at Setagaya-ku, Tokyo for children between 2.5-6 years of age. Offers ESL programmes. Offers a developmentally appropriate programme that allows children to learn through play, active exploration, concrete experiences and interaction with learning materials, peers and adults.
GREGG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2 - 12 years)
1-14-16 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0035
Phone: 3725-6495 or 3725-8000 Fax: 3724-0577 Email
Bright classrooms and a large outside play area surrounded by trees that provides ample space for children to develop motor skills and to interact freely. Based on American models, the emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills as well as strong personal values in a cooperative learning atmosphere that fosters international awareness and cross-cultural understanding. 1:7 teacher- student ratio. Preschool, kindergarten, and primary and summer school programs are available. Although pre-school children generally study in the morning and older children extend into the afternoon, extended daycare options are available to parents on a flexible, ticket-based system.
HAPPY DAYS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(1 - 5 years)
2F., Ebisu Garden East Bldg., 9-20, Ebisu 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3446-1540 Fax: 03-3446-1540 Email
Emphasizes the importance of providing 'holistic' education in order to
develop the 'whole' child.
HAKUTOH GAKUIN KEONGOOK SCHOOL(K - Grade 12)
2-3-13 Oriono, Sumiyoshi- ku, Osaka City Osaka 588-0032
Phone: 06-6691-1231 Fax: 06-6606-4808 Email
A comprehensive Korean international School in Osaka catering for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
(THE) HAYAMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2 - 5 years)
7-20-26, 6 Minami Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture 249-0008 (The school has
moved recently to this new location)
Phone / Fax: 046-855-5112 / 046-855-5113 (School) / Phone: 0467-61-3301
/ Fax: 0467-61-3302 (Office) Email: contact@hayama-international.co.jp
This is a preschool for 2 - 5 year olds that states as its goals: globalization,
creativity, self-motivation and its methods, PLAY-THINK-LEARN. It also
operates after school and weekend programmes for elementary students and
adults. See the website for pictures of its beautiful spacious facilities!
HIROO INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN(15 months - 6 years)
302-3-10-12 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045
Phone: 3451-8477 Fax: 3451-8477 Email
English curriculum with 1:2 teacher to student ratio.
HIROSHIMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (preschool-12)
Website: http://his.rerf.or.jp/
3-49-1 Kurakake, Asakita-ku Hiroshima, 739-17 Japan
Phone: 082-843-4111 Fax: 082-843-6399 Email
HIS offers an international style curriculum. The core curriculum areas,
accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) are covered
in self-contained, multiage classrooms for preschool through Gr 8. The
9-12 High School program consists of ore components (Math, English, Science,
Social Studies, Japanese) and may be supplemented by distance learning
courses.
HOKKAIDO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(nursery - 12)
19-1-55, Hiragishi 5-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido 062-0935
Phone: 011-816-5000 Fax: 011-816-2500 Email
Formerly founded as the "American School" in 1958, HIS moved
into its new building in Hiragishi, five-minute-walk from Sumikawa station
and 14 minutes from downtown on the Nanboku subway line. Accredited by
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); member of the Japan
Council of International Schools, the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas
Schools, American Overseas Schools, and the Japan-America Society. Registered
by Monbusho under gakko hojin status.
HORIZON JAPAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Pre-K - grade 6)
1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku Yokohama 230-0077 Japan
Phone: 045-584-1945 Fax: 045-584-1946 Email
Opened in April 2003, HIS is one of three international schools in Yokohama that is accredited by the Kanagawa prefectural government. Co-ed, pre-K to 6 international curriculum that is taught in English. An afterschool program is available. With an affordable fee structure, HJIS caters for members of the foreign community who are planning to reside long term in Japan. The school is also open to Japanese families who want to send their children to international schools.
HUGS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL(2 - 6 years)
1-4-3-502 Kotobukicho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo?183-0056
Phone: 090-9808-5237 Email
A preschool with options for 2, 3, 4 or 5 day week programmes and a choice
of hours: 9.30 am - 12.30 or 9.30 - 2.30 p.m. Largely catered to Japanese
children who aim to develop English proficiency.
IEC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Toddler - Kindergarten)
1-15-17 Sengari, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 038-0015
Phone: 017-782-7860 Online contact form
International School is a private preschool and kindergarten that provides
a well-rounded bilingual program and a nurturing start and an engaging
after-school experience mainly for Japanese children. Located near Aomori
City (Japan). The curriculum follows a traditional American program with
instruction conducted in English. Founded in 1996, the guiding principle
is to help each child master the skills needed to succeed in school and
in life. Day school is a structured day with stimulating activities; music,
books, movement, and creative projects that provide learning group interaction.
The curriculum for preschoolers gradually introduces key concepts that
build literacy, using flash cards, stories, and daily activities. Monthly
themes, weekly topics, and daily activities keep the curriculum focused
and fun.
IKOMA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Kindergarten - Elementary) in the
Kansai area. Proposed New School (No new info on this, still updating this)
Location: Mt Ikoma, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture (Kasumigaoka station on the cable car route from Ikoma Station a commuting distance from Osaka/Kyoto/Nara).
Phone: 0743-73-2909. Please contact Sada-Anand S. KHALSA Email goldenjp@kcn.ne.jp or Mary Ohdai at mohdai@livedoor.com for more info. (It would be great if any and all parents even remotely considering an international kindergarten (or elementary school) for their children could attend a meeting, or contact us, to air your concerns, wishes, dreams, and desires for the school. Volunteers and leaders always welcome! A dual-language curriculum Montessori primary school is being considered.)
The proposed school site is on Mt Ikoma near the amusement park, several
buildings in a spacious yard and a forested mountain setting. There is
only one house at Kasumigaoka with spectacular views, wild woods and hiking
trails--and a mere minutes from downtown Osaka!! Spectacular view! to establish
a branch of the Khalsa Montessori school (Arizona, USA) in Ikoma with a
dual-language curriculum
IMAGINE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER(preschool)
13F Yokohama Landmark Tower, 2-2-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-Ku, Yokohama.
Phone:045-224-2121, fax: 045-224-2122 Email
Imagine has adapted the Project Approach a child-care methodology developed
under the guidance of a professor at Harvard University. This system emphasizes
acquisition of fluency in English and Japanese in a natural manner while
developing a sense of creativity. Its two-pronged approach is to: build
cross-cultural communication skills in a familiar environment, through
contact with native speakers from a young age; and to turn questions and
curiosity into creativity through the Project Approach. Numerous services
provided including extended day care, temporary care, and classroom lessons,
in addition to the child care and preschool classes that are the core of
their program.
INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(3 - 5 years; Grades 1 - 5)
See also Japan Times article here (you will need to register first for a free account)
Amica Building 1-5-4 Morishita, Koto-ku,Tokyo 135-0004
Phone: 03-3635-7850 Email
The school operates a Montessori kindergarten and an elementary school
that adopts the CBSE and ICSE curriculum that aims at devising student
friendly and student focused learning and teaching paradigms. The syllabus
is skill and knowledge oriented and not just content and memory based.
The goals of the programme are: To provide knowledge and develop logical
thinking and scientific aptitude; To facilitate creativity and excellence;
To appreciate, nurture and inculcate aesthetic sense; To strengthen value-based
approach to life; To meet emerging global challenges. A middle school is
in the works.
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF NAGOYA
157 Kuboyama Nagakute-Cho, Aichi Prefecture Japan 480-1150
Phone / fax: 056-162-4196 Email
The school's goal is to provide an English curriculum based on a Christian philosophy to international and Japanese students. A partner school of the Network of International Christian Schools with headquarters near Memphis, Tenessee and a member of the Association of Christian Schools, International. Being a small school with 13 faculty members and staff with approximately 90 students in grades K-9, the students get to experience relating to students younger and older than themselves and receive increased individual attention from their teachers.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL (2 - 8 years)
405-1 Gokanmachi, Maebashi, Gunma prefecture, Japan 371-0813
Phone: 027-265-3922 Email
International Community School is a new trilingual school in Gunma offering
a full-time and part-time English, Portuguese and Japanese kindergarten
for 3-5 year olds, and part-time home language and second language classes
for older children up to 8 years old. A project of the non-profit Multilingual
Education Research Institute NPO. For more, see article in The Japan Times
here
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF WALDORF-STEINER (K - grade 6)
3-19-20-103 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074
Phone: 03-5791-1435 Fax: 03-5423-7410
The school is located in a traditionally-styled imperial grounds with parks
that will allow the children to be surrounded not only by a truly Japanese
atmosphere but also by abundant, healthy, greenery so scarce in an urban
setting. The school is also has use of the spacious halls of the local
Shogenji Temple for their movement classes, sensory integration therapy,
and other activities. The school emphasizes its classroom setups and tools
since these are especially important in a Waldorf schools with the hallmark
Steiner belief is that children need a constant connection with natural
materials and thrive best in a gentle atmosphere with subdue tones and
lighting. Waldorf teachers use specially designed multi-purpose objects
that encourage divergent thinking. Storybooks are selected for their inherent
moral and cultural lessons. A lyre and simple flutes are standard musical
equipment along with the more traditional supplies needed for arts, handiwork
and movement. Waldorf education is about teaching all subjects creatively
and artistically. The many new and often challenging ideas put before students
are presented in an imaginative, rhythmic, and always cheerful way. This
will emotionally engage the student and facilitate learning. Art and music
are interwoven throughout the curriculum in a Waldorf school in order to
develop the imagination, creativity and joy in learning. After reading,
the children might draw pictures of the story with bright beeswax crayons,
metamorphosing newly learned letters into colorful beings. They might try
experimenting with self-made music inspired by the tales, which may then
become the class play that semester. The school curriculum can be viewed
at URL: http://www.waldorf-steiner.org/curriculum.html
INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL ROLY-POLY (20 months - 4 years)
1-4-2 Sowa-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Phone: 0120-860236 Fax: 078-821-54515427
For info on other branch location in Nishinomiya, phone: 078-843-8101
A Preschool and flexible childcare facility for Japanese or English members
of the international community. It offers a fun, healthy and safe early
childhood educational environment in which children can develop their potential.
Currently children from several different countries attend Roly-Poly. Roly
believes that play is an essential component of children's development.
At Roly-Poly, through play children learn independence, creativity and
cooperation and children's play transcends the barriers of language and
they easily gain a sense of international awareness. Licensed Japanese
childcare providers and foreign staff with extensive experience in childrearing
and educational instruction bring devotion, confidence and a sense of responsibility
to teaching children social boundaries, the joy of play and the value of
nature.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KITAKYUSHU (pending update)
Yahata Higashi-ku Takami 2-chome Shinnittetsu, Shijo Kaikan Kitakyushu,
Japan
Phone: 093-652-0682 Fax: 093-651-1257
INTERNATIONAL SHCOOL OF THE SACRED HEART (K - 12 - boys allowed in K only)
4-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012
Phone: 3400-5549 Fax: 3400-3496 Email: issh@iac.co.jp
A Catholic school for girls from Kindergarten through Grade 12; and boys are accepted into the school's co-educational Kindergarten program. ISSH is a college-prep programme that helps its students work towards entry into universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other countries. The International School of the Sacred Heart is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). Junior school curriculum is an integrated one throughout; materials from the US and UK are used. There are specialists for Japanese, art and music instruction. In the Middle school program, students are given a Study Skills Guide and a Homework Notebook to help them become organized. Students take 12 subjects and can choose three options each year from jazz dance, calligraphy, photography and drama.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TREE HOUSE(K dayschool-afterschool elementary)
10-21 Shukugawa KS Building 3F Hagoromo-cho, Nishinomiya-city, Hyogo Prefecture,
662-0051
Phone: 079-838-4322 Email
Tree House is a learning environment that nurtures physical and intellectual
development. While focusing on English, the goal is to create an atmosphere
that encourages children to develop independence and empathy for other
cultures and a sense of responsibility for their own actions. The program
is unique, structured, and varied. Children take part in activities such
as music, stories, arts, drama, language learning, games, song and free
play. Children in the Pre-school and Kindergarten program will have outdoor
activities, weather permitting.
INTERNATIONAL YAMANOTE KINDERGARTEN(Preschool - K)
15, Yamanote 2 Jo 3 Chome, Nishi-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, 063-0002
Phone: 011-641-2191 Fax: 011-644-2004 Email
Established since the sixties as a Japanese school, the school changed
its emphasis on instilling the idea of "internationalization"
into the minds of kindergarten children with the hope that they would be
able to take on a leadership role in their communities. It offers practical
English classes by a full time native speaker who also uses it throughout
the day to create an environment where practical English can be acquired
naturally.
J'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2 - 6 years)
1-16-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-3452-2078 Fax: 03-3452-2092 Email
J's Playhouse at J's International School is a preschool for children between
the ages of 2 to 6 years. Set in a home, with warm atmosphere, the ratio
between teacher to student is high and all teachers have experience with
teaching as well as raising children. The curriculum is based on a "hands
on" approach in which children learn mainly by touching, creating
and experiencing. J's features a cooking room and utilizes videos in play
and instruction. School program involves both English and Japanese as well
as original curriculum to strengthen children's knowledge. J's teachers
are multi-cultural who are all bilingual to help the children. Extended
hours care available. Veteran educator Irene Koyasu and her partner have
established the school in Minami Azabu.
JACE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
5-27-5, 4F., Okusawa, Setagayaku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3724-5515
Very small preschool, mostly Japanese children although instruction medium
is English. Fun and stimulating learning for children through music, movement,
art, crafts and games. (JACE means Japan-Australia Cultural Exchange -
the founder of JACE says she likes Australians and Australian culture)
JELLY BEAN ENGLISH PRESCHOOL (Kumamoto)/ JELLY BEANS(Kagoshima)(Ages 3 - 6 / K - 12)
1-1-5 Kuhonji, Kumamoto-shi 862-0976
Phone / fax: 096-362-2505
Email
16-816 Shinyashiki cho, Kagoshima, Fukuoka-Kyushu 8892-0838 (K-12)
Phone: 81- 90- 2511-9733 Email
Mainly for children ages 4-6. The operating language is English and emphasizes
cooperative play, art, dance, music and lots of playing. The student/caregiver
ratio is 7:1. Contact Kyoko Cairns, Director, or Jeff Cairns (Kumamoto)
and Cynthia Keith (Kagoshima) at the above addresses. Afterschool and Saturday
programmes are available besides the week-day ones.
JOY TO THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN(1.5 - 6 years)
5-3-2 2F. Koishikawa, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 112-0002
Phone: 03-5684-0247 Fax: 03-5684-0247 Email
Operates a bilingual preschool from 9.20-1.30 pm; 1.30-3 pm extended care
program and afterschool program from 3 - 5 pm. Aims to provide children
with a unique bilingual programme in a fun and safe environment equipped
with a buffet of learning materials; to encourage imagination, experimentation,
creativity, socialization, and expression through art and music.
JUN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL(18 months - 6 years)
4-25-9 Kugayama, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-0082
Phone/Fax: 03-3334-8326
Elective morning class options for 2, 3 or 5 days a week for 18 months to 6 years old. Afternoon sessions for 3 to 6 years olds also available as well as afterschool classes for early elementary students (6-8 years old). Maximum class size: 12. 8 native English-speaking teachers
JUNIOR ATHLETIC CLUB ( J.A.C.) INTERNATIONAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (1/2 - 5 years)
Sakamoto Bldg. 2F, 2-1-17 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046
Phone: 3445-6326 Fax: 3445-5676 Email
Bilingual learning for children from 2 to 5 years old participate in a
variety of specially designed programs such as senior and junior classes
for older kids, exercise, arts and crafts (both Western and Japanese),
as well as Japanese culture, music and dance. J.A.C. focuses on developing
both academic and creative skills, as well as musical talents. There are
three music teachers on staff. Part of an educational group that has 23
locations in Japan but the Hiroo, J.A.C. School is however, the only international
one in the group. School director Monique Keller, a long-time Tokyo resident
is very aware of the needs to children who attend international schools
says "I attended Sacred Heart and put my children through St. Mary's,
so I know the challenges involved."
K. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(K - junior high school)
3-31-5 Higashisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0074
Phone: 5632-8714 Fax: 5632-8715 Email
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is a pre K - Grade 12 secular coeducational
school and is located in the east of Tokyo on the banks of the Ara River
in Koto Ward. Established in 1997, the campus is comprised of 2 nine-story
buildings. After school, a uniquely styled ESL program is offered to students
deemed as requiring ESL support, a Japanese language program and after
school clubs. The school provides a modern learning environment, comprising
computer, music, science, physical education facilities and a heated indoor
pool. Playgrounds have been designed around the age requirements of students,
with one designed for the youngest children and one for the upper primary
students. The library has been set up in consultation with a specialist
library consultancy firm from the United States. It is a well-resourced
facility where children's interest in learning and researching for themselves
is stimulated. KIST is an IB world school and an associate member of the
Council of International Schools. Membership of these bodies guaranteeing
the school is quality oriented and offers an excellent educational program
to its students. KIST has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate
Organisation (IBO) in Geneva to offer the Diploma Programme which complements
KIST's PYP (Primary Years Programme) and the MYP (Middle Year Programme).
This demanding pre-university inquiry-based course of study leads to examinations
and has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB Diploma
holders access to the world's leading universities in more than 102 countries
worldwide. KIST was and is the first and only school in the greater Tokyo
area authorized to offer all the IB programmes.
K SPACE & T SPACE
K Space, 2-10-9 Shibuya, Hiroo, Tokyo 150-0012
Phone: 5632-8714 Fax: 5632-8715 Email
Offers K Space mother and child music-and-movement sessions and T space
is a unique kindergarten program with hybrid activities that emphasize
music and movement and the teaching of life skills. Accepts kids from 18
mths to 4 yrs.
KAGOSHIMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1 -12 years)
12-7 Uearata-cho Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 8900055
Phone: 099-285-0990 or 099-285-0700 Fax: 099-285-8008 Email here or here
Three teachers and two teacher assistants team-teach 36 children, ages
3-6 in a theme-based learning center environment, using a high quality
American curriculum and state-of-the-art assessment system. Member of the
Association of Christian Schools International. Day school operates from
9 am - 2 pm. Also available are elementary school programmes for children
from up to 12 years old.
KANAGAWA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(formerly YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL)
141 Totsuka-cho, Totsuka-ku Yokohama
Phone: 045-841-3928 Email
Emphasis on the development of each student's individuality, sense of responsibility
for self and others and increasing sociability and respect for differences
of age, culture, ethnicity, nationality, race and religion. English is
used in the classroom. Kanagawa’s Readiness Program is a system designed
to extend each student's abilities to the point where they are able to
continue their education in an international school. Teachers are specially
trained to guide the students in English conversations, reading and writing,
arithmetic, comprehension skills, and information processing skills. Full-day
preschool, weekdays 9 am-2:30 pm; half-day preschool, weekdays 9am-11:30pm;
Saturday kindergarten class, 9 am-2pm; Saturday K and elementary school
classes, 9am-2pm.
KATOH KINDERGARTEN
1979 Jiyugaoka, Ooka, Numazu, Shizuoka 410-0022
Phone: (055) 921-4805 Email 1 / Email 2
Each class has both a native English speaking teacher as well as a Japanese
native speaker. English immersion programme children will interact with
Japanese programme children. After noon programme also available for working
parents, offering soccer, rhythmic gymnastics and violin classes. Its bilingual
immersion programme is explained here
KAWANISHI ROOMS (Preschool - K)
Mosaic Box 3F, 11-1 Sakaemachi,
Kawanishi-shi, Hyogo
(Take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Kawanishi Noseguchi Station )
Phone: 0727-40-2505
A Montessori method bilingual classroom. Morning classes for 2-3 and 3-4 year olds. Afternoon classes for 5-6 year olds. Most of instruction is in English, with 20 minutes of Japanese instruction including songs and games.
KEIKI INTERCULTURAL PRESCHOOL (2 - 7 years)
Website: http://www.keikipreschool.com
Nakamachi 4-5-8, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0091
Phone: 03-3703-8778 Fax: 03-3703-8778 Email: admin@keikipreschool.com
The preschool seeks to provide a setting for children from different backgrounds
to share their culture, tradition, religion and language. Guided by developmentally
appropriate principles in child development, as specified by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), foreign students
stationed in Tokyo are expected to be able to bring back a piece of Japan
with them when they return to their respective country.
KEIO ACADEMY ENGLISH KINDERGARTEN
47-1, Kanate, Nakatsu city, Oita prefecture, Kyushu 871-0024
Phone: 0979-24-7477 Fax: 0979-24-7762 Email: lec@keio.ac.com
Phone school for details about the other location in Oita Prefecture, 879-0455
Phone: 0978-33-3223 Email
Creative curriculum (e.g. drawing pictures, singing songs, play musical instruments, dance) and classes for children (3 to 12), ranging from pre-school, elementary school students to youths (junior, senior high school students, junior college students). School located in an old world Japanese city with a long history and beautiful environs that include many shrines and temples, and the Nakatsu castle.
KIDS HOUSE NAGOYA INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (Baby, 3 - 6 years)
Website: http://www.kidshouse.biz/
108 Motoyama, Dokinoshinden, Shinkawa-cho, Nishi-Kasugai-gun, Nagoya, Japan
Phone: 052-401-8001 Fax: 052-401-8002 Email: play@kidshouse.biz
Programmes for babies and preschoolers (3-6 years). Saturday programmes and summer school available. English is used as the medium of instruction and the programme seeks to provide an effective and safe environment for young children to enhance their academic skills and develop their social and emotional abilities.
KIDS INTERNATIONAL (0 - through elementary school years)
Various locations:
KI Gotanda, Pola Bldg #3 B1F 8-9-5 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo 141-0031
Phone 03-3491-4195 Fax: 03-3491-4196
KI Hinomiya, T&A Bldg. 6F 5-2-5 Himonya Meguro-Ku Tokyo 152-0003
Phone: 03-5720-5601 Fax: 03-5720-5602
KI Nakagawa, 1-20-18-2F Nakagawa Tsuzuki-Ku Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa 224-0001
Phone: 045-911-8300 Fax: 045-911-8441
KI Nishi-Kasai, MM Bldg. 7F 6-10-12 Nishi-Kasai Edogawa-Ku, Tokyo 134-0088
Phone: 03-5679-5571 Fax: 03-5679-5572
KI Makuhari, Patios. 16 2-9 Utase Mihama-Ku Chiba 261-0013
Phone: 043-211-8285 Fax: 043-211-8286
KI Shin Urayasu, 0-1 Akemi Urayasu-shi Chiba 279-0014
Phone: 047-390-6666 Fax: 047-390-6660
Nouvelle Villages Hibarigaoka
2-8-27 Yato-cho, Nishitokyo-shi 188-0001
Phone: 0424-38-9530 Fax: 0424-38-9531
Baby Station O-izumigakuen, SK Bldg. 2F, 6-34-30, Higashi o-izumi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 178-0068
Phone: 03-5387-3780 Fax: 03-5387-3784
An international child-care center chain that pursues as its goal internationalization.
It seeks to promote global awareness; self-esteem and communication as
its core values and goals. Apart from regular English classes, a special
programme for returnees is also available. Particularly interesting is
the Kubota Music Academy that is attached to the programme.
KIDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2 years - elementary)
Address c/o Education Network Co., Ltd.
15-2, Nagaosa, Yazako, Nagakute-cho, Aichi-gun, Aichi 490-1103
Phone: (0561) 62-7488 Fax: (0561) 62-7488 Email
An English Immersion preschool located in Nagakute-cho, Aichi (eastern
Nagoya) its program stresses child-centered, developmentally appropriate
activities while developing for international awareness at an early age.
The school emphasizes an accepting environment that nurtures your child's
first steps in math, science, social studies, and language skills through
art, creative movement, dramatic play, music and English Immersion. KIS
is staffed by university certified teachers who are highly qualified in
the field of child development. Hours: 9.30 am-2.30 pm. The school is affiliated
to the KTP Kids English Club which provides English classes for local Japanese
kids, link here
KIDS PARADISE(nursery childcare, preschool - K)
2F, (above Jolly Pasta on the 1F) Setagaya, 8-10-14, Tokyo 158
Phone & Fax: 03-5706-1230 Email
Kids Paradise believes that how to think, how to learn, how to create and
how to develop balanced physical abilities necessary for the international
information society depends on good environments and experiences in the
early childhood. "Kids Paradise" seeks to provide that good environment
with high quality programs, caring for children with the strong support
and network with the child care organizations in the United States. All
of "Kids Paradise"'s staff are professionals trained through
American Early Childhood training programs. "Kids Paradise" respects
other people, appreciates and values differences. "Kids Paradise"
helps children develop self-esteem. Children develop their abilities through
appropriate toys and plays. "Kids Paradise"'s Playroom is equipped
with developmentally appropriate teaching materials in planned environment
and has such interest areas as dramatic play, blocks, toys, arts &
crafts, sand & water, library and music & movement. Childcare,
preschool or K and computer programmes available. Summer school available.
KIDS WORLD(1 - 8 years)
Various locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba and Niigata:
Kanda Yuraku Building 5F, 1-34-1, Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041
Phone: 03-3252-1162; Fax: 03-3252-4166; Email: pkw000@crocus.ocn.ne.jp
KIDS WORLD CO. LTD. (International Day-Care / Pre-School
5F Dobadhi Bldg., 3-17-8, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
107-0052 Phone: 03-3582-9432
Shirokane KIDS WORLD
International Day-Care / Pre-School
3F Shirokane-dai Central Bldg., 5-3-6, Shirokane-dai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071
Phone: 03-3444-6600
Hiroo KIDS WORLD
International Day-Care / Pre-School
2F 2nd Sano Bldg., 5-10-24, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
106-0047
Phone: 03-3448-9081
Futagotamagawa KIDS WORLD International Day-Care / Pre-School
1F The Sports Connection Annex, Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0095
Phone: 03-3708-3472
Fun and fitness classes for ages 1 through 8; Day care (ages 1 through 8) program; and Preschool activities for kids aged 2 through 3.
KINCARN INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL(2 - 6 years)
10-14 Shinkawa-dori, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone: 044-233-3970 Fax: 044-233-3970 Email
The school has as its goal and mission the fostering of the truly cosmopolitan
child. Its preschool curriculum includes music and movement and gymnastics
exercises, arts and crafts, the developing English language skills and
the fostering of an understanding of the cultures of both Japan and other
countries in the English world. Preparation for elementary school entrance
examinations is also provided. Full-day or half-day courses. With full-day
course running from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Caters for Japanese families who
desire to develop English proficiency in their kids.
KINDER KIDS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOLS (16 Months to 6 years)
Locations in Ashiya, Higashi Osaka, Nishinomiya, Osaka, Toyonaka, and Yao
Phone: 06-6242-6500 for information and locations.
Kinder Kids is a completely English-speaking preschool and kindergarten
with flexi-schedules and optional full-time daycare. The program is year-round
with an emphasis on early education using a theme-based curriculum. The
monthly themes include weekly mini-themes with daily crafts and vocabulary-supported
reading materials. Australian- and British-based curriculum including Britain's
famous "Letter land" curriculum for reading and literacy skills.
The music is even designed to include new vocabulary word to the tunes
of familiar songs. Most of the locations include a gymnastics class and
an outdoor play area. For the kinder ages, there are computers in the classrooms.
Besides the educational software, there are future plans to link up through
the internet to preschools in Australia. You can even choose between a
catered lunch, or bring your own lunch from home. Each location, with the
exception of one, was established to accommodate family members, children
and each location is truly part of the Kinder Kids family. Kinder Kids'
aim is to provide quality, inclusive education in a warm and caring environment
to children from all nationalities. The ultimate goal is to ready the children
for the local international schools or prepare them to return to schools
in western countries; academically being either at the appropriate age/grade
level, or even slightly advanced.
KOALA INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN(seeking more info on this school)
Email Janine Boyd
KOMAZAWA PARK INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL(2 - 6 years; elementary-jr high evening program)
2-12-16 Fukasawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0081
Phone/Fax: 03-5707-0979 Email
Begun operating in September 2000, the school incorporates the spirit and
positive elements of the 3 leading educationalists of early childhood education
(Montessori, Steiner, Froebel). Teacher : student ratio is one teacher,
one sports trainer and one music teacher: ten children. The Evening &
Saturday Elementary Program and Evening Junior High Program is designed
to maintain and improve the English level as well as to foster Western
cultural awareness of Japanese returnees, children who want to continue
learning English in Japan and half-Japanese children who attend Japanese
schools. The program makes use of similar methods as many international
schools when we teach students how to express their thoughts and conduct
research; deliver an effective presentation; and discuss their ideas at
age-appropriate levels at a high English calibre. The amount of course
time devoted to doing research, creating and practicing presentations increases
as children grow older and improve their language skills. Upon completing
the Evening Junior High Program, students will have received the instruction
and training to the point where they can conduct research presentations
and give speeches with the persuasive power needed to convince anyone from
any country, and they'll be at the same level as, if not higher than, students
who attend international schools.
KYOTO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Pre-K, K-8)
317 Kitatawara-cho, Nakadachiuri-sagaru, Yoshiyamachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku,
Kyoto 602-8247
Phone: 075-451-1023 Fax:075-451-1024 Email
Kyoto International School is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is a member of the Japan Council of International
Schools (JCI) and the East Asian Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS).
Currently, texbooks and currently textbooks and curriculum materials come
from the US, England and various commonwealth countries. KIS is a candidate
IBO Primary Years Program (PYP) school. Students take the ACER standardized
tests for math and language. The Pegasus Program (middle school) includes
integrated study trips each year. Past trips have been to Mongolia, Okinawa
and NZ. English only policy in the classroom, although Japanese teachers
provide instruction in written and spoken Japanese.
LCA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(preschool through elementary); LCA INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (preschool page)
LCA International Preschool:
1-27-16 Yokoyamadai, Sagamihara-city, Kanagawa-prefecture 229-0039
Phone: 042-776-8570 / Fax: 042-776-8571 Email
LCA International School Elementary Division:
2-3-15 Yokoyamadai, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture 229-1121
Phone: 042-758-1921 Fax: 042-758-1931
Established 15 years ago as a cram school, this preschool features the exploration of nature as a vehicle for education and has as its goal to educate through teaching children about the joy of life. LCA痴 curriculum is geared toward a progressive mastery of functional English. All classes are taught in English by native speakers except for Japanese lessons which are based on the national curriculum. The school also strives to introduce aspects of different cultures into the learning experience. LCA now serves children below preschool age through elementary school as well as providing English conversation lessons to adults. LCA assures that their graduates will have the option of continuing onto a Japanese public or private junior high school, or attending an exchange program abroad. Tuition fees per year: 936,000 yen, can be paid monthly at 78,000 yen. Enrollment fee: 800,000 yen. Also deposit of 78,000 yen and 20,000 yen per term additional fee. Take a bus No.6 from the station and get off at the fourth stop "Hikanezawa Ue" You will get our school by 5-minute walk from there. School bus is available from Odakyuu Sagamiono Station, Machida, Fuchinobe, Hashimoto Stations (JR Yokohama Line) for preschool children. The fee for the bus is Y4,000 for Fuchinobe and Hashimoto and Y6,000 for Machida and Sagamiono respectively.
(THE) LEARNING TREE(preschool and afterschool for 4 -12 years)
3-27-30-2F Tokyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0016
Phone: 03-5690-8690, Fax: 020-4664-9962 Email
The morning preschool welcomes kids from all over the world but caters
mainly to Japanese families seeking an English-speaking environment. It
has an afterschool for kids up to age 12 which works on reading, writing
and speaking skills for 3 hours.
LET'S ENGLISH
Phone: 0120-699-022 Email
Kindergarten for children from the ages of 1.5 years to 6 years. Class
sizes range from 4 - 14 and English teaching is conducted with a Japanese
counter-part (pair-teaching). Keith Crotty is Director.
LITTLE PEOPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (18 months - 3 years; 3 - 6 years; 6 - 12 years) now merged with THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF TOKYO (see below)
3-5-13 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5449-7067 Fax: 5449-0087 Email
LITTLE WONDERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2 - 6 years)
1-9-3-501 Izumichuou, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 981-3133 Japan
Phone / fax: 022-776-2355 Email
Preschool and kindergarten programmes for ages 2 - 6 years. Daily 50-minute
music and movement classes are scheduled on Wednesdays for 1 - 3 year olds.
The school offers a highly developed and age-appropriated (infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and school-age children) curriculum called "Creative
Curriculum" (proven use throughout the USA), a curriculum has been
developed and studied by two psychologists, Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson,
as well as other specialists for child development for years and published
by Teaching Strategies Inc. Diane Trister Dodge. Goal is to for children
to get along well with others and become enthusiastic learners.
LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2 years - 6 years; elementary school)
342-16 Shimohiratsuka, Tsukuba, 302-0813
Phone / Fax: 029-855-0177 Email or use their online contact form
Opened in 1998 as a community-based private school for both international students as well as Japanese students in Tsukuba Science City. Offers pre-school, kindergarten and primary programmes based on US curriculum. After school programme is available.
LITTLE ANGELS ENGLISH ACADEMY & INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN(2 - 12 years)
1-3-2, Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0012
Phone / Fax: 022-52-8381 Email
Little Angels International Kindergarten caters for kids bound American
international schools while the English Academy is an afterschool for kids
who go on to attend Japanese schools who wish to keep up their English
proficiency after graduating from the international kindergarten.
LONDON BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN(ages 2 - 6 years)
236-4 Tainoshima Taemukaemachi Kumamoto-shi 862-0965
Phone / Fax: 0963341144 Email
A school with a broad-based and balanced curriculum with a range of academic activities in a safe environment started by Jon and Michiyo Bennett after finding local kindergartens unsatisfactory for their own children. Each class has a Western teacher and a supporting Japanese staff.
LUTHERAN NURSERY SCHOOL
2-26-3 Kosugayacho, Sakae-ku, Yokohama City
Phone: 045-892-2366
LYCEE FRANCO-JAPONAIS(Preschool - Secondary)
1-2-43 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 03-3261-0137 Fax: 03-3262-6780 Email
The lycee offers a course of higher education the completion of which results
in the International Baccalaureate certification which is the qualifier
for entrance to a French university. Soutien or atelier classes are given
to students whose French skills are weak. All elementary students are required
to study Japanese as a second foreign language. Junior and senior high
students must study English and may elect to study German, Spanish, Japanese
or Latin.
MAEBASHI INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (2 - 6 years)
9-10 Kita Shirota, Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture 371-0055
Phone: 027-237-3400 and 027-230-9330 and Email
Opened April 2002, a school that features dual language Japanese/English Immersion Method. 2 head teachers: 1 Early Childhood specialist (MEd.) from New Zealand and 1 Japanese licensed preschool teachers; 1 Early Childhood Specialist teacher from Australia. Facilities: two rooms, the 3-6 year old room (K) and the 2-3 year old room (Prep) and a 2 year old room and 2 playgrounds. After school care is available.
MANABIBA BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL (2 -6 years)
6 Rokubancho, Keystone Bldg, First Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0085
A bilingual preschool curricuum that emphasizes a multi-sensory developmental
approach.
MAPLE EIKAIWA(K - elementary)
#105 Mutsumi Mansion, 4-93-1 Rokkodai, Matsudo
Phone: 047-311-2855 Fax: 047-311-2866 Email
Located in the Kashiwa city area, Chiba prefecture, the school will only
cater to kindergarten and elementary school aged kids, teens and adults
(daytime only), with possible plans to expand later. For further information
please contact Anne. The school is located near Tobu-Noda line's Mutsumi Station. It's about a 10 minute walk from the station and very easy to find. There is a bus, but it probably takes just as long or longer as they are few. From Mutsumi station go to the main road, turn left. When you hit Hallo Mart turn right and go straight on that main road a few blocks, past Fujiya until you see the school on the right hand side.
MAPLE LEAF MONTESSORI SCHOOL (2.5 - 6 years)
Phone: 03-3707-5797 Email
A two-minute walk from Yoga station on Den-entoshi line in Tokyo. Canadian-owned international preschool applying the Montessori method for 2.5 to 6 year olds and after school programmes for elementary kids are being offered.
MARIA KINDERGARTEN
102-47 Tomino, Oshamambe-cho, Yamakoshi Gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 01377-2-2266
MARIAN KIDS CLUB
553 Inokuma-dori-nishiki-koji-sagaru-nishiki-inokuma-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Phone: 075-812-7081
MARIA'S BABIES SCHOOL(Preschool/kindergarten)
Tommy's House #101 3-36-20 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Phone: 03-3404-3468 Fax: 03-3404-3625 Email
Maria's Babies School provides a very homey atmosphere in a stand-alone
house. School director Maria Matsuoka places an emphasis on a British-style
curriculum and will accept pre-school children of various ages. Currently
the youngest is 7 months old but the majority of students are in the 2-to-
6-year-old ranges. The school emphasizes art with a full time art teacher
as well as on having children learn to appreciate and play violin.
MARIST BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (K - 12)
1-2-1 Chimori-cho Suma-ku, Kobe City
Phone: 078-732-6266 Fax (078) 732-6268 Email
A private, Catholic, college-preparatory school accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), USA. Marist was founded in
1951 by Catholic missionaries and provides students from pre-Kindergarten
until university entrance with an international education based upon American
curriculum, in particular the New York State Learning Standards. Although
the core of the Marist curriculum is basically American, it also uses supplementary
materials from the United Kingdom and has a significant overlap with the
British National Curriculum in a number of subject areas.
MERRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1.5 - 5 year olds)
7-26-5 Shinozakicho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 133-0061
Phone: 03-5636-5875 Fax: 03-5636-5876 Email
A preschool programme as well as an after school programme is available for 2 - 5 year olds. An English curriculum school program operates for 6 - 12 year-olds between 17:45 - 18:45
MICROCOSMOS ENGLISH SCHOOL (INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN) (2 - 5 years)
Tokyo, Toshima ku, Sugamo, 2-7-8
Microcosmos Building
Phone: 03-3940-2522 Email
The pre-school's aim is to introduce the English language and alphabet
to kids by utilizing the Letterland breakthrough method of teaching by
British educator, Lyn Wendon (a system approved by the Education Department
of the USA Government). The system uses the 'pictograph body shapes' or
pictograms that bridges the gap between the abstract print world and the
real world. The pre-school also seeks to provide child-focused activities
that use every learning channel: social interaction, movement, art, craft,
drama and rhyme. Operating classroom hours are between 9.30 am -1.30 pm.
After school care option is available.
MIKAGE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (2 - 5 years)
1-18-2, Mikage Yamate, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0065
Phone/Fax: 078-851-8502 Email: mip@micc-jp.com
The Mikage International Preschool provides an English speaking, reading,
writing, and playing environment especially for two to five year old children
who live in the Kobe-Osaka area. The activities of the Mikage International
Preschool are directed by Mrs. Burke, BA Wayland Baptist University, Plainview,
Texas, USA. The program provides for the physical, mental, spiritual, and
social development of each child as he/she learns basic reading and writing
skills, sings, dances, listens to stories, draws, colors, solves puzzles,
recognizes number relationships, and plays so that he/she will be ready
for elementary school. Mikage also began a new international school in
April of 2003 in Ashiya, Ashiya International School (AIS), which is located
between Kobe and Osaka city in Hyogo prefecture. AIS shares the same homepage
as MIP.
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Harajuku: 6-18-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150
Phone: 03-3499-544
Also at: Sumiregaoka: 42-10 Sumiregaoka, Tsuzuki-cho, Yokohama 224
Phone: 045-591-4688
MONTESSORI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (18 months to 6 years)
3-8-8 Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0034
Phone: 03-3726-9386, Fax: 03-3726-9386 Email
Fully equipped with Montessori classroom and materials, with a spacious
play area outside. School Director Jeanne Shimazaki, a veteran teacher
with twelve years experience in Japan, opened the school to offer an affordable
alternative for the parents of children seeking a strong English-based
early education. "Some of the children will go on to international
schools, while others will go into the regular Japanese school system,"
she explained. Montessori Friends offers tea ceremony and pottery as part
of the curriculum and instructors teach piano to the children on an individual
basis.
MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
10-10 Minami Matsumoto-machi, Yokkaichi 510-0838
Phone / Fax: 0593-21-6181 Email Miyoko Wordell
Japanese Montessori school with English immersion teaching. Pleasant environment, lovely timbered school building located between the Suzuka Mountain Range and Ise Bay and only 35 minutes by train from Nagoya (Japan's 4th largest city). English conversation classes also held for grade & high schoolers.
(THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF TOKYO (18 months - 12 years / elementary grades 1 - 6)
1-5-10 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 5765-7655 Fax: 5765-3178 Email
Extended daycare hours are available. The school will use the proven Montessori method which enables children to understand the interrelatedness of language, mathematics, the arts, and science while learning at their own pace. Classes will be taught in English. The preschool has been expanded to include elementary levels for children aged 6-12, Mission statement: "Stimulating curiosity while developing independence in thought and action." School Motto "Confidence, Respect, Compassion". Established by the team that also founded Sunshine Montessori Pre-school, the school was the first school with an elementary school Montessori curriculum in all of Japan.
MZ INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL a.k.a. SUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1.5 - 4 years)
Maxim Building 3F, 2-13-5 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045
Phone: 03-5730-9767, Fax: 03-5730-9796 Email
The preschool seeks to provide a warm and bright environment through its circle times which comprise singing song, hand-play games, story-reading times, and Language and Musical Programmes. The school is also in the process of establishing a "mobile pre-school" called "Mz Little Stars" which will be available in Machida City, Chiba Prefecture.
NAGOYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (preschool - 12)
2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya 463-0002, Japan
Phone: 052-736-2025 Fax: 052-736-3883 Email
Preschool location: 1-704 Kamiyashiro, Meito-ku, Nagoya
Phone: 052-779-1152 or Fax 052-779-1151
Standard American curriculum is offered and graduates earn a US high school diploma.
NEW HOPE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
An affordable quality Christian preschool and kindergarten in Tokyo. School
hours are from 10 am-2.30 pm. The school does not have a fixed beginning
and ending of the school-year but uses three terms. Orientation is held
at the beginning of each term: April, January and September. Some of the
school's graduates enter elementary school in the spring (Japanese schools)
while others enter schools in the fall (international schools). Language
of instruction is in English. Children who attend other preschools are
welcome to attend their weekday after school program, the summer program
and Saturday events. Contact via email
NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Pre-K age 3 - Grade 9)
3-18-32 Minami-Ikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022
Phone 03-3980-1057 (Eng/Jap). Fax 03-3980-1154 Email
The school offers a developmentally based multiage school environment free
from the pressures and rigidity of the fixed age-grade system prevalent
at most of the schools in Japan. Every child becomes bilingual or trilingual
(Chinese currently being offered). At New International School, the children
learn bilingually in both English and Japanese through team-taught multiage
classes; a resource and thematic-based curriculum; and a combination of
whole group, individual, center-based and project-based activities. There
are two full time homeroom teachers for fewer than 20 children in each
exceptionally well-resourced classroom. Parents are assured of their child’s
progress in both languages along developmentally based continuums, through
parent seminars, student presentations, student-led conferences, anecdotal
reports and portfolios. The school philosophy emphasizes non-discrimination
on the basis of race, sex or country of origin. The school was accredited
by Middle States at the end of their fourth year and has just received
a Gakko Hojin in August from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, after their
5th year.
NEW TOKYO SCHOOL
130 Akebono Cho, Kushikino Shi, Kagoshima Prefecture
Phone: 81-99 632 3181 Fax: 81- 99-633-3090
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1 - 12 years)
Annex II-101, Sengawa Avenue, 1-24-38 Sengawa Cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0002.
Phone: 03-5317-3520 Fax 03-5317-3520 Email
A new multi-cultural school begun in September 2005 based in Sengawa, Tokyo strives to provide educational excellence for children aged 1 - 12 years old, using the IGS Method based on the theory of Jean Piaget, the Swiss Developmental Psychologist. Its aim is to foster intellectual curiosity, physical prowess and an appreciation for society and the environment. The school also aims to encourage bilingualism and biliteracy by providing a multicultural context in a loving and nurturing environment that will allow its children to express themselves intellectually, physically and emotionally. The school is offering an extensive programme beginning with Mum & Todd classes for children aged 1 years old, moving onto the Pre-School programme for 2 - 3 year olds, then the Kindergarten program for 4 - 6 year olds, and also an extensive After School program catering for Kindergarten and Elementary aged children. From September 2005, the Special Needs Education Programme and Adult English Programme will begin. The former will cater for children with mental or developmental disorders, aged 3 - 12 years old and the latter will be for mums and adults who wish to improve their English communication ability.
NIDO INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (18 months - 6 years) CLOSED since February 1998.
Miyamae Village A-101, 2-10-42, Miyamae, Suginami-ku
Phone/fax: 03-3334-7374
The school combines Montessori method with Jean Piaget's philosophy.
NISHIMACHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(K - 9)
2-14-7 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046
Phone: 3451-5520 Fax: 3456-0197 Email
Unique dual-language program in English and Japanese. All students study Japanese either as First language (plus Japanese Social Studies) or Second language and the rest of curriculum is taught in English. All Japanese as First Language students also spend 3 weeks in June studying math, science, social studies, art and drama in Japanese in preparation for national achievement tests.
OAK ENGLISH ACADEMY AMERICAN PRESCHOOL (2 -6 years)
3-5-13 Kashiwa, Kashiwa 277-0005
Phone 0471-67-5521 Fax: 0471-67-2066
Multiage classroom teaching (2-6 years), language rich, good learning centers, writing and phonics covered intensively. Teachers (Hawaiian-Japanese) with a long history of teaching experience. Fee schedule differs from that of local schools. Application fee is 20,000 yen (cheaper than local schools' 100,000 yen average fee), general fees (paid at the beginning of the school year) vary between 25,000-51,000 yen but monthly tuition is higher than for local schools at 27,000-69,000 yen for 1 day-5 day options respectively. Holds afterschooling English classes on some weekdays and on Saturdays as well. Intensive English teaching leads to Eiken testing for all children with good success.
OKINAWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL(K4 - 12)
1835 Zakimi, Yomitan, Nakagami, Okinawa 904-0301
Mailing address: P.O. Box 6, Yomitan, Okinawa 904-0391
Phone: 098-958-3000 Fax: 098-958-6279 Email
Independent, coeducational, Christian school, run by Randy Hadley (HS Principal) and sponsored by Board of Local Missionaries from various denominations. The school follows a US curriculum. ESL, college prep and testing (PSAT and Stanford Benet) are offered. Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, Western Association of Schools and Colleges).
OKINAWA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(preschool - K)
3-22-16 Kohagura, Naha, Okinawa 904-0024
Phone: 098-835-1851 Fax: 098-835-1852 Email
A preschool for children ages 2 to 6 years old in Naha, Okinawa, OIS emphasizes
that its unique blended curriculum which adopts the manipulative and interactive
method, and the whole language approach to learning English is why its
students, the majority of whom are from Japanese monolingual families,
are able to become bilingual.The immersion of English language in the
OIS curriculum provides the opportunity for the students to learn a second
language at a very early age. The curriculum also gives exposure to Japanese
and foreign cultures.
OSAKA CHINESE SCHOOL (K, primary and junior departments)
1-8-13, Shikitsuhigasi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka,556-0012, Japan
Phone: 06-6649-3655 Fax: 06-6649-3654 Email: osakacs@nifty.com
Caters for children in the kindergarten, Primary and Junior Departments.
Besides Chinese culture and Chinese language, the children also receive
an education that will enable overseas Chinese children to go to higher
school and obtain employment in Japan. From kindergarten onwards, the Chinese,
Japanese and English language instruction is begun. In the Primary Department
and the Junior Department, greater emphasis is laid on Chinese culture
and the subjects required for entering senior school. Taiwanese textbooks
are used in the Primary Department and Japanese textbooks are used in the
Junior Department. More info here
OSAKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(preK - 12)
See also www.sisf.minoh.osaka.jp
4-4-16 Onohara-nishi, Mino-shi, Osaka
Phone: 81-72-727-5084 Fax: 81- 72-727-5055 Email
A co-ed, English language-based K-12 college-prep institution located in a family-friendly suburb of North Osaka. The first International Baccalaureat (for grades 11-12) school in Japan. OIS shares its facility with Senri Intl School (420 students), a Japanese language-based prep school for Japanese returnees. Student body represents 30 nationalities. School facility includes 50,000 volume library, indoor pool, gym, multi-purpose field, martial arts room, theater, training room, planetarium, cafeteria, science labs, art studios, tennis courts, TV studio, health center, individual music practice rooms, and counseling center. ESL instruction is available. Japanese can take courses in either schools and go on to universities abroad as well as in Japan.
OSAKA YMCA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(K to 12 years)
1-2-2-800 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0007, 522-0007
Phone: 06-4395-1002 Fax: 06-4395-1004 Email
OYIS is situated in the heart of Kansai in Osaka (near Nara, Kobe and Kyoto)
Japan. All classes are conducted in English. THe school provides a comprehensive
English Support service (ESS) program that helps children of all nationalities
and levels of English proficiency. The ESS teacher is sent to work with
students in regular classes once a week or in English classes 4 times a
week. For those needing more support, the school also offers specific English
lessons to improve their reading and writing skills for one hours after
class Monday through Thursday. The school aims to provide a friendly and
supportive environment and lifelong learning in tune with the philosophy
of YMCA.
PAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(1.5 - 5 yr olds)
3-5-38 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Phone: 5770-8166 Fax: 5770-8167 Email
Located in Hiroo, the pre-school offers a friendly environment in a two-story house, with adequate classroom space. The school believes in having the 18-month to 6-year-old children learn through play and creative activities. PAL teachers also take the children to the park each day, weather permitting.
PETER PAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2 - 6 years)
East Court 2, #304, 1-14 Koyo-cho, Naka, Higashi Nada-ku, Kobe
Phone: 078-837-9626 Email
POPPINS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(1 - 3 years)
Yebisu Garden Terrace Nibankan 1F., 20-2, Ebisu 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5791-2105 Fax: 03-5791-2106 Email
Songs and games in English.
PRINCE KINDERGARTEN(3 - 5 years)
3-16-10 Shimoda cho, Kohoku ku, Yokohama 22300064
Phone/Fax: 81-45-561-1195 and Email
Located in a small campus suburban town, called Hiyoshi area in the ward of Kohoku in Yokohama, between big cities of Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki, it is run by Pete M. Tanabe (Graduated Michigan State University1962) for over 35 years. The kindergarten has smallish size classes (28 children in 4 and 5 years old classrooms), and its philosophy is geared to expanding activity and interest of the child through their natural behavior, their continuous experience of play and individual pursuit of curiosity. The Curriculum is named as " Prince ASEEP Program", an abbreviation of Ascending Spirally Educational Experience Program, the essence is that incremental learning is achieved upon a spiral continuum of educational experiences in an environment of prescribed step by step activities lined up from simple to sophisticated actions or experiences from early three years old till the end of five years old age. Each step is called a benchmark, and teachers utilize each experience and proceed through repetition, continuation, building upon such experiences sought or wanted by children, all the time watching the condition of their class, with a certain flexibility of timing. Teachers will resort to a collection of games with some scientific, mathematical, and physical activities, for example, through play or practice as black box game, tie the strings game, maze, tangram, grid pattern, gesture game with sheets and so on, to name a few.
PTC PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(2.5 - 6 years)
5-11-5 Shimouma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0002
Phone /Fax: 03-5481-9425 Email
Unique curriculum that focuses on a return to nature and ecology. Small
classes in a cozy environment overseen by qualified teachers and music
specialists. Principal Takatsuka Yoko's methodology draws on her training
in Japan, the Montessori technique in the US, and the Steiner (Waldorf)
system in Germany.
PURPLE CRAYON INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH
2-44 Suwa Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture
Phone (mobile): 090--6369-9793 Email (or Contact Shelley Suzuki at email)
English immersion programmes for 2 year olds to kindergarteners, elementary
to junior high. Additional programmes such as art courses, summer camp,
seasonal parties, and summer day school.
RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL(Montessori 18 months - 6 years)
3 locations:
3-12-15 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0071
Phone: 3722-0312 Fax: 3722-0312
3-17-4, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku,
Phone/Fax:3406-4320
16-5 Honmoku Makado, Nakada-ku, Yokohama 231-085 => The school at Honmoku
has been renamed TREEHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (scroll further down for more info)
Phone/Fax:045-622-5804 / 045-622-5804
Email (for all 3 locations)
Founder and proprietor Eriko Salamack established the schools because she
was seeking alternative education for her own children. The schools focus
on math, practical, sensorial and language development. The Hiroo School
offers a Montessori teacher-training course that is delivered in the evenings.
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN TOKYO (K - 12, ages 4 to 18)
6-6, 4 Chome, Meguro, Meguro-ku Tokyo153-0063
Phone: (03) 3711-8842, Fax: (03) 3719-1786
Pursues the national curriculum taught in the Indonesian language and helps
Indonesians who may wish to return to their native Indonesia in the future,
however apart from native Indonesian teachers, there are also Japanese,
Native English. Note that the children not enrolled in school may also
apply to the school to participate in extra-curricular activities such
as playing gamelan, traditional music, Pencaksilat (a traditional Indonesian
sport) and traditional dancing.
RIVENDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL(1.5 - 12 years)
Momon Roppongi Bldg. 3F., 2-19, Motoazabu 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5772-0079 Fax: 03-5772-0079 Email
Rivendale applies the Montessori hands-on approach to learning. Mixed aged classrooms equipped with Montessori supplies and materials. Summer school programme available.
RLC PLAYGROUP
Roppongi Lutheran Church, 6-16-44 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Phone: 5427-4428 Email
S & S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (0 - 6 yrs)
2-79 Boshimachi, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama City 240-0013
Phone: 045-331-3301 Fax: 045-331-4675 Email
Run by Nakamura Kazuko, this preschool was featured on NHK TV as a maverick
new school in which creative learning is emphasized. The school delivers
a educational pedagogy based on the most current brain research and educational
methods internationally. Its other unique feature is that it emphasizes
English learning from 0 years, has language immersion classes and foreign
English language teachers to teach. The preschool hours are longer than
most, but the children have an accelerated content-rich curriculum.
SAINT MAUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Montessori K -13)
83 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0862
Phone: 045-641-5751 Fax: 045-641-6688 Email
The school offers quality educaiton within a caring environment. Pioneers
since 1872. Small classes for maximum care. All the way from Nursery 2.5
years to grade 12, students always receive the optimum amount of care and
attention. The Saint Maur academic programme is the highest standard for
all ages, offering Montessori; International Primary Curriculum (IPC);
International Baccalaureate (IB); International General Certficate of Secondary
Education (IGSCSE). Advanced Placement (AP) Scholastic Assessment Test
(SAT I/ SAT II) Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) Lions-Quest
international programme Trinity International Music Examination. A Saint
Maur education includes the benefit of varied extracurricular programmes
with outstanding fine-arts facilities and programmes. Language of instruction
is English, with French, Spanish and Japanese as secondary languages. The
school is accredited by: Council of International Schools, New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Registered Gakko-Hojin by the Japanese
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
SANTA MARIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Preschool 4 years - grade 6)
2-2-4 Minami Tanaka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 177, Japan
Phone: 03-3904-0517 Fax: 03-3904-0552 Email
SDA LEARNING CENTER (grades 1 - 12)
3-17-3 Amanuma, Suginami-ku, Tokyo167-0032
Phone/Fax: 03-3392-0419 Email: ogisda@typhoon.co.jp
Features multiage classes with homeschooling programme available. Maryland State Department of Education accredited US curriculum developed by the Seventh Day Adventists.
SEISEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(Montessori K - 12)
1-12-15 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097
Phone: 3702-9291 Fax: 3701-1033 Email
Catholic orientation, all girls' school. The High School is a college-prep
program of studies incorporating Christian ethics. Seisen offers a program
of study in grades 11 and 12 that can culminate in either a full International
Baccalaureate diploma or in individual subject certificates. Advanced Placement
courses are offered in 5 subjects and the IOWA Test of Basic Skills, the
PSAT/national Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, the SAT, the TOEFL and
the IGCSE are also offered.
SESAME INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (through to 6 years)
1-5-14 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012
Phone/Fax: 03-5485-1199 Email
Preschool programme offers English immersion. Activities include common
dialogues, written and oral practice, phonics and reading programmes.
SETA INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL (Ages 3 - 6 years)
2-19-21 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0095
Phone/Fax: 03-5717-6769 Email
Well-balanced curriculum with Montessori and manipulatives, plus latest materials from abroad. Computing music and P.E. are incorporated into the curriculum. School hours are from 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
SHIKAHAMA ENGLISH ADVENTURES
Shikahama 6-23-3, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 123-0864
Phone: 03-3897-3828 Fax: 03-5837-2105
A school with an English curriculum preschool programme in Tokyo for kids
from 1.5 - 6 years old. Although the school is said to accept students
from all linguistic backgrounds, it seems to cater more for the local community.
Its philosophy is based on the 7 C's of Confidence, Communication, Creativity,
Consistency, Comprehension, Curiosity, Cooperation.
SHIROGANE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SIS) (18 months - 5 years)
5-5-2 Shiroganedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071
Phone: 3442-1941 Fax: 3442-1942 Email
An international preschool for children aged from 18 months to 5 years
old, whose mission is to surround children in an enjoyable, creative, and
loving environment where they are able to develop social, emotional, cognitive,
and physical skills through discovery and challenge. The curriculum that
engages in a number of themes throughout the year, is designed to offer
children personal challenges in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical
skills for their precious futures. The daily play and activities continuously
encourage children to become problem solvers, responsible for their actions,
and creative thinkers.
SHONAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2 - 8 years)
935-5 Daigiri Fujisawa City, Kanagawa prefecture 251-0002
Phone: 0466-52-0241
Runs classes at preschool, K and elementary school grades 1-2 levels. The school is in the International Baccalaureate Program. The program incorporates world-class standards that actively involve students in the learning process. The school offers a bilingual program with English classes. The school is in the process of implementing the Primary Years Program(PYP) part of the as the second language and a Japanese program. The Japanese program is designed to create awareness of the Japanese culture.
SMILE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2.5 - 6 years)
1-5-18 Ushikubo Tsuzuki, Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan 224-0012
Phone / Fax 045-913-1135
Offers a developmentally appropriate and individualized English programme
for native English-speaking and non-native English-speaking preschool age
children and returnees. Half day programmes from 9.30 - 11.30 am and full-day
programmes from 9 am-1.30 pm or 9.30 am -1.30-2 pm. Native speaking teachers
use English through out the day.
SMILEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1 year - grade 8)
See also this website
Yawata campus:
Princess Miyoshi Bldg. 1F, 3-8-23 Yawata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0021
Phone: 0120-444-645 / 324-2444 or Email: info@smiley-kids.com
New Hirai campus in Tokyo Edogawa from Feb 2005: Phone / Fax: 3610-8080
Nishi-Funabashi campus will begin operations in September 2005
Preschool classes are geared to the development of a child's social and
sensory skills. A fun and enjoyable curriculum is taught in an international
environment with foreign teachers and bilingual staff. Well-equipped classrooms.
Leading up to diplomas being accredited by the Maryland State Education
Department, U.S.A.
SOPHIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL(3 - 15 years)
4 F 1-19-10 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5958-4907 Fax: 03-5958-4905 Email
Sophia International School in Tokyo Ikebukuro offers a multi-age and bilingual
(English and Japanese) immersion programme for kids aged 3 - 15 years.
A third language is offered in the trilingual program for interested students.
ST. ALBAN'S NURSERY(2 - 5 years)
3-6-25 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Phone: 03-3431-8534 Fax: 03-5472-4766 Email
The pre-school aims to provide purposeful and stimulating early childhood
activities, to enhance each child's growth and development. The Montessori
programme offers an extensive range of materials and activities based on
the well-established principles of the Montessori method. The first steps
of reading, writing, number work and nature are introduced in a simple,
creative and enjoyable way. Daily emphasis is placed on the creative arts;
there are many opportunities for children to enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling,
simple drama and artwork. The school has spacious indoor facilities, providing
for each child an atmosphere of warmth, understanding and a place to develop,
both as an individual and as part of a group.
ST. BELL KINDERGARTEN INTERNATIONAL(3 -5 years)
33-2 Namikicho, Hachijoji City, Tokyo 193-0831
Phone:0426-61-2619; Fax: 0426-64-8669 Email/ st_bell@cool.ne.jp
Located in Hachioji. St Bell's is really a private Japanese kindergarten
catering to Japanese kids ages 3-5 with a native English teacher who teachers
a once a week class. The kindergarten is open to foreign students and aspires
to be international.
ST. FRANCIS ACADEMY UPDATE* Since 31 March, 2001 the school has been officially declared closed
4-2-37, Franciscan Chapel Center
Roppongi, Minato-ku
ST. GEORGE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY(1 - 6 years)
Shioya-cho, 7-chome, Tarumi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture 655 Located
on the grounds of James Yama - JR and Sanyo Railway stations are both a
5-10 minute walk away down the James Yama hill. (Exact address is currently
being verified)
Phone: 81-78-752-3445
St. George's is an international nursery, pre-school and kindergarten in
the James Yama residential area with a unique teaching method that emphasizes
the experience of children with all five senses the wonders of nature throughout
the four seasons of the year amidst the beautiful natural environment.
Most children are Japanese, but a few foreign children attend. Some English
speaking teachers. The nursery offers a day care service three mornings/week
for children ages 1-3. Baby sitting services are also available through
the school. The kindergarten operates five days/week, and is for children
ages 3-6. This school is very popular with James Yama residents. Jeemusu
Yama, or James Mountain, was where missionaries had once built their spacious
Western-style homes nestled in the forested hills above and away from the
madding crowd of the coastal towns. The Kindergarten is the best way for
families with small children to integrate really into Japan. All the foreign
families with young children who lived in Shioya had their children attend
there, and were thankful! [Air Liquide] - quote from the Shioyatochi website.
ST. JOSEPH'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CLOSED since March 2001
Related website: http://yohidevils.net/schools/stjoseph.htm
85 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231
Phone: 045-641-0065 Fax: 045-641-6572 E-mail:sjismac@gol.com
- for transcripts, etc. contact
Gyosei Gakuen Jimukyoku
1-2-5 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071