MEES International School
- Montessori
Per yearabout USD 9.57K
JPY 1.52M · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
MEES International School is an international elementary and preschool in Bunkyo, Tokyo. It uses a child-centred approach with project-based learning, design thinking, mixed-age cohorts and forest school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Montessori
Ages
Ages 1–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Elementary School, Full day Program (8:3 | JPY 1,515,938≈ USD 9.57K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| MEES International School (this school) | JPY 1,515,938 (about USD 9.57K) | JPY 1,515,938 (about USD 9.57K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Shinagawa International School | JPY 2,575,000 (about USD 16.3K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
Source: school website (mees.jp) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 180,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Makerspace
- Forest
Sports
- Judo
Arts
- Visual art and design
After-school activities
- English Club
- Tasty Lab
- Art and Design Studio
- Game Lab
- PBL Design Thinking Club
- Maker Space Club
- Tech Club
- Judo Club
- Preschool Immersion Program
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Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Project-based learning framed by design thinking, with mixed-age cohorts, daily inquiry and forest school. Digital literacy is taught alongside core subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
Immersion and beginner English clubs support children at all English levels, integrating them into regular classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
The makerspace offers open-ended building with recycled and real-world materials.
- MakerSpace
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Regular forest sessions in natural settings, with a forest farm used for hands-on learning.
- Forest Farm
- Forest Days
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
After-school clubs cover design-thinking STEM projects, coding, game design and making.
- PBL Design Thinking Club
- Tech Club
- Game Lab
- Maker Space Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
The Art and Design Studio offers drawing, painting and mixed-media projects.
- Art and Design Studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
English Club uses songs, stories and games to build skills for beginner learners.
- English Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Judo Club builds coordination and confidence; Tasty Lab teaches cooking and nutrition through team projects.
- Judo Club
- Tasty Lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, while children's home languages are respected and valued.
- English
- home languages
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
The Preschool Immersion Program runs on weekday afternoons, merging afternoon students with full-day classes for English interaction.
- Preschool Immersion Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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