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Harmony Preschool International (HAPI)

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Location

Ages

Ages 2–5 (as of April 2 of that year). Age 2 must attend 3 or more days a week, and ages 3–5 must attend 4 or more days a week.

Curriculum

An English preschool for ages 2–5 near Ueno and Okachimachi (HAPI). It promotes a multicultural education in English called the "Global Sensitive Curriculum", with lessons themed on one country each month. Two-year-olds attend 3 or more days a week, and ages 3–5 attend 4 or more days a week. Ages 2–3 have nap time, and ages 4–5 have afternoon classes. The main class is 9:30–15:00, followed by an Extra Class from 15:00 to 17:00. Opening hours are 8:00–19:00, Monday–Friday. Closed on national holidays, weekends and long breaks.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are not published on the official website. Main class fees vary by age and other factors, and it says "Please ask for the details". The age 2 class has an extra fee (amount not stated). In addition to tuition, a renewal fee of ¥20,000 is charged every year. Lunch is ¥450 per day and snacks are ¥50 per day.

Fees at entry

Enrollment fee ¥50,000.

Lunch

Lunch is ¥450 per day and snacks are ¥50 per day.

Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-12. Tuition and admission conditions change every year. Before applying, always check with the official website of Harmony Preschool International (HAPI).

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