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Bilingual early childhood school (Yoga campus) in Setagaya, Tokyo, offering an IB PYP-accredited programme in English and Japanese for children aged 1 to 5.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 1–5
Language
English, Japanese
Type
Bilingual school
- School day
- 08:10-16:10
- 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
- Entry process
- 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
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- STEM
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- バレエ
- ストリートダンス
- プログラミング
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Regular hours run 8:10 to 16:10, with extended childcare until 18:30. Drop-off and pick-up times are set.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses cover many areas of Setagaya, with afternoon service running until after the after-school programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs an IB PYP-accredited, inquiry-based curriculum with STEAM education and play-based learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Security cameras, card access, machine security, automatic fire systems and childcare liability insurance are in place.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities include classrooms, a multipurpose space, a library, and meeting rooms, with full climate control and security cameras and card access.
- Classroom
- Multipurpose space
- Library
- Meeting room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
A central Library Tree holds English and Japanese picture books and reference books to support inquiry learning.
- Library Tree
- English and Japanese picture books
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Social and hobbies
After-school activities include ballet, street dance and Kogumakai.
- Ballet
- Street dance
- Kogumakai
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
After-school activities include gymnastics and karate.
- Gymnastics
- Karate
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Languages
Language provision
Provides English and Japanese instruction, using a synthetic phonics programme with songs and actions for reading and writing.
- English
- Japanese
- Jolly Phonics
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Bilingual teaching
Teaching uses both English and Japanese. The share of English rises with age.
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Immersion programmes
Ages 1-2 receive roughly equal English and Japanese; from age 3, English is at least 60% of instruction.
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Reputation
Accreditations
An IB PYP accredited school. Holds a Setagaya-ku certificate for unlicensed childcare facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Attending an information session is required. Applicants go through document review and then an interview before enrolment steps.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If places are oversubscribed, some applicants may be placed on a waitlist and notified as places open.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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