About
British-curriculum prep school in Kanda, Tokyo, part of the Epsom College family, offering EYFS to Year 6. The school is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Key facts
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Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
English
Type
International school
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Eal test, Interview
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
- Accreditations
- COBIS
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Enrichment
- Guided reading
- Supervised homework
- Movement and recreation
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Country affiliation
Follows the English National Curriculum with Japanese language pathways and Japanese Social Studies.
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School day structure
Extended school day with before and after school provision for reading, homework and enrichment.
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Diving deeper
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Boarding arrangements
Day boarding model with supervised before and after school care; residential boarding is not described.
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Food options
Nutritious meals in a social dining setting, reflecting international and Asian influences and dietary needs where possible.
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Governance and ownership
Established as a company by Educ8 Group and the Kanda University of International Studies Group.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Covers EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with specialist subjects, enhanced PSHE and Japanese perspectives.
- EYFS
- Key Stage 1
- Key Stage 2
- Japanese language pathway
- Enquiry learning
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Enhanced PSHE supports self-awareness, empathy, resilience and social skills.
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Mental wellbeing
Trained staff and pastoral leaders support physical and emotional health, with medical support when required.
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Parent experience
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History
Builds on Epsom College UK's heritage, with royal patronage since 1855; the Tokyo campus opens in fall 2027.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Located near Kanda Station in central Tokyo, designed for easy drop-off and pick-up.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Cultural and language
Offers English language camps, cultural immersion and sports and music programmes through partner academies.
- English language camps
- Cultural immersion
- Sports academy programmes
- Music programmes
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Languages
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Language provision
Teaching in English, with a dedicated Japanese language pathway and specialist language lessons.
- Japanese language pathway
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Reputation
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Accreditations
COBIS accredited, and the accreditation is stated to be formally recognised by Japan's MEXT.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Application, entrance test, optional interview, letter of offer, enrolment and orientation.
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Location
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