Hayama International School Shirokane

Location

• Hayama International School Shirokane: 5-17-1 Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo (nearest station: 5-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line), 12-minute walk from JR Meguro Station)

Ages

Children can enter once they turn 2. There are Preschool (age 2), Pre-Kindergarten (age 3), Junior Kindergarten (age 4) and Senior Kindergarten (age 5) classes, and entry from Senior Kindergarten is also possible.

Curriculum

An international school for ages 2–6. Based on "Play, Think and Learn", it values independence, creativity and a global outlook. It says it was founded to give children of Japanese parents born in Japan a place for international education, and that not speaking English at entry is not a problem. The ratio of international to Japanese students is 5 to 5. Teachers with extensive international school experience are homeroom teachers, and in some classes Japanese teachers join as assistants. Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) brings in phonics and more through play, and lessons using textbooks start from Junior Kindergarten (age 4). In kindergarten, children's interests are developed in language, logic, movement, spatial awareness, social skills, drawing, music, nature and science. The regular school has a uniform. There is also an after-school program (Kids Club) and programs during long breaks. Preschool (age 2) can choose Monday–Friday 9:00–15:00 or 8:30–18:30, from 3 days a week; Pre-Kindergarten is Monday–Friday 9:00–15:00.

Annual tuition (2025–2026 school year (April–March))

The fee list (PDF) linked from the official website is for the 2025–2026 school year and does not say whether tax is included. Per-term payment is ¥552,000 for the Spring Term, ¥552,000 for the Fall Term and ¥414,000 for the Winter Term. The fee list does not include the amount for Preschool (age 2 class). In addition to tuition, a facility fee of ¥50,000 (non-refundable) is charged every year. Textbooks and workbooks, uniforms, Yearbook & DVD, lunch, graduation souvenirs and fees for special events are not included in tuition and are billed separately. It says payment can be annual, or in installments (3 or 11).

Fees at entry

The Registration Fee (non-refundable) is ¥150,000 for Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten, and ¥100,000 for Senior Kindergarten. Children moving from the after-school program or Weekend School pay the difference in the enrollment fee.

Lunch

Lunch is not included in tuition (the official website does not state the price or how it works).