About
Bilingual preschool campus in Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, for children aged 2 to 5. Authorised IB PYP school.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–5
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- Ownership
- For-profit
- School day
- 08:10-18:30
- School bus
- Yes
- 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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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-09-14 (1st round); 2nd round from 2026-09-15 until full
- 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
- STEM
- Languages
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
After-school activities
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Ballet
- Street dance
- Programming
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Basic care runs 8:10–16:00, with extended care until 18:30. Arrival is 8:10–8:30 and afternoon dismissal 15:45–16:00.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses serve Meguro and nearby wards. The last afternoon bus runs until 17:30, after the after-school programme.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Operated by Aoba International Educational Systems Co., Ltd., part of the Aoba group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with STEAM learning built into daily play and lessons.
- IB PYP
- STEAM
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Has security cameras, card-controlled entry, machine security, automatic fire detection and AED equipment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Detached-house campus with a garden, wide verandah and artificial-turf courtyard. Hayashishi Forest Park is a 5-minute walk away.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school programme includes programming, open to children from the 4-year-old class.
- Programming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After-school programme offers gymnastics, karate, ballet and street dance.
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Ballet
- Street dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Uses Jolly Phonics for English reading and writing and has a library with Japanese and English books.
- Jolly Phonics
- Japanese and English library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
English and Japanese are both used. Ages 1–2 are roughly half-and-half, and from age 3 English is at least 60% of teaching.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Immersion approach: English is used as the medium of learning rather than taught as a separate subject.
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Reputation
Accreditations
IB PYP authorised school and holds a Tokyo non-licensed childcare facility certificate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Attending an information session is required. Applicants go through document screening and a 20–30 minute interview. Mid-year applications for 2026 are accepted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If applicants exceed places, some may receive waitlist offers and will be contacted as places open.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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