About
Bilingual (English and Japanese) preschool for ages 2 to 5 in Nakano, Tokyo. Offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with an inquiry-based approach, an after-school programme and a school bus service. The campus is scheduled to move to a different school name on 1 April 2027.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–5
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 2020
- School day
- 08:10-18:00
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
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School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Admissions
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- Intake
- 4, 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Document review, Interview
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Student support
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- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- ストリートダンス
- チアダンス
- バレエ
- ESL
- プログラミング
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
School buses run on several routes. The last afternoon bus runs until 16:00, after the after-school programme ends.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme with an inquiry-based approach that builds on children's interests.
- IB PYP
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Wellbeing
Safeguarding
The campus has security cameras, security card access, machine security, automatic fire systems and AEDs.
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Parent experience
History
Opened in 2020. The campus is scheduled to move to a different international school name from 1 April 2027.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Mixed-age time is valued. The school holds themed events such as Halloween, Christmas and summer festivals.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
The school occupies about 596 square metres on one floor, with a corridor around a private courtyard designed for inquiry.
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Academic facilities
A central library holds Japanese and English picture books and reference books, with weekly lending.
- Library
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Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
The after-school programme offers weekday activities such as karate, dance, gymnastics, ballet, English and programming.
- 空手
- ストリートダンス
- チアダンス
- 体操
- バレエ
- ESL
- プログラミング
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Languages
Language provision
The school uses a synthetic phonics programme with songs and actions to build English reading and writing.
- Jolly Phonics
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Immersion programmes
Ages 1-2 have roughly equal English and Japanese; from age 3 English is at least 60% of instruction. Immersion teaching is used.
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Reputation
Accreditations
Admissions
Admissions
Attending an information session is required before applying. Applicants go through a document review, then an interview, then admission procedures.
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Waitlist
If more applicants meet the criteria than places available, some are placed on a waitlist and offered places as spaces open.
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Location
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