Karugamo English School
- IB PYP
About
Karugamo English School is an early childhood school in Saitama City with two campuses, Mimuro and Daito. Children learn English from foreign teachers through play and daily routines, and the Mimuro campus is an IB PYP authorised school.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
International school
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
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
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
- Parking
After-school activities
- English conversation by class
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
Runs a school bus pick-up and drop-off service for Preschool and Nursery children.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the IB PYP, it teaches the four English skills in balance and includes Japanese school events and cultural activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Mimuro has a large building and garden; Daito has a warm, wood-accented building. Each campus has parking.
- Garden (Mimuro)
- Parking (10 spaces Mimuro, 5 spaces Daito)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Children learn English through play, learning and daily routines with foreign teachers.
- English (4 skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The Mimuro campus is authorised as an IB PYP school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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