ABC International School

Location

• Motoazabu: 2-11-8 Motoazabu, Minato City, Tokyo

Ages

12 months to 6 years (Preschool: 12–36 months at entry; Pre-K and Kindergarten: 3–6 years at entry). In one place on the top page, the Preschool introduction says "10 mo-3 years".

Curriculum

An English-language preschool for ages 12 months to 6 years. It draws on Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Steiner (Waldorf) ideas, and also uses set learning frameworks such as Jolly Phonics, the UK early-years framework EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), and the early-years framework of Ontario, Canada. Classes are Preschool (12 months–3 years), Pre-Kindergarten (3–4 years) and Kindergarten (5–6 years). The school focuses on preparing children to move on to international elementary schools, and says that in recent years children have gone on to American School In Japan, Nishimachi, The British School in Tokyo, Tokyo International School and Sacred Heart. All lessons are in English. Care hours: Preschool chooses from Short Day 8:30–12:30, Regular Day 8:30–14:30, Full Day 8:30–16:30 or Whole Day 8:00–17:15; Pre-K and Kindergarten choose from Regular Day 8:45–14:45, Full Day 8:45–16:45 or Whole Day 8:00–17:15. Extended Care is available before and after class, between 8:00 and 17:15, by reservation or on the day.

Annual tuition (2026–2027 school year)

The official fee table lists amounts per term (paid 3 times a year); the annual amounts in this table are the term amount multiplied by 3 (e.g. Preschool 5 days a week Regular Day is ¥1,106,414 per term). Amounts exclude consumption tax; 10% consumption tax is charged separately. Children aged 3 and over entering Pre-K can attend 5 days a week only. In addition to tuition, School Maintenance of ¥33,000 is charged every term from the second term. Extended care is ¥3,500 per hour (in 30-minute units). After-school classes (14:45–15:45) are ¥35,000 per term for 10 sessions. There is also an afternoon-only program (14:15–17:15); per term, Preschool is ¥285,355 for 2 days a week, ¥392,496 for 3 days and ¥520,853 for 5 days, and Kinder (age 3 by September 1) is ¥248,227 for 2 days a week, ¥341,578 for 3 days and ¥516,610 for 5 days. Spring School during spring break and Summer School are optional and charged separately. There are no refunds if a child leaves partway, and you must give notice one term in advance when leaving. Fees are reviewed every year.

Fees at entry

Membership Fee ¥300,000 and Building Development Fund ¥198,000 (both per child, one time only). For the afternoon-only program, Membership Fee ¥150,000 and Building Development Fund ¥50,000 (non-refundable). The official table says amounts exclude consumption tax and 10% consumption tax is charged separately.

Lunch

Snacks are brought from home. For lunch, bring a packed lunch from home or order from the caterer Luca Deli.