Joy to the World American International School

Location

• Koishikawa: 4F, 5-11-17 Koishikawa, Bunkyo City, Tokyo (nearest station: Myogadani Station (walking time is not stated on the official website))

Ages

Joy Tots & Pre-Kinder is for ages 1–2, and Kindergarten for ages 3–6 (ages 3, 4 and 5 in the page text). The parent-and-child class is for 0–23 months.

Curriculum

An international school in Koishikawa, Bunkyo City, where all lessons are in English. There are Joy Tots & Pre-Kinder for ages 1–2 (2–5 days a week; 1 day a week is also available for age 1) and Kindergarten for ages 3–6 (5 days a week), in a full English immersion environment that includes language, math, science and social studies. There are also a parent-and-child class for 0–23 months (Mommy & Me), after-school programs for young and elementary children, a Saturday school, and temporary care for ages 1–6 (Drop-In Daycare). The official website says it is a facility covered by Bunkyo City's free early childhood education and care. Care hours for both Joy Tots & Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten are 9:20–14:00, and extended care is available until 18:00.

Annual tuition

The school year, and whether amounts include consumption tax, are not stated. The annual amount is the Annual column in the official table, paid in 3 terms (5 days a week: term 1 ¥480,000, term 2 ¥380,000, term 3 ¥480,000). The 5-days-a-week morning program is 3% off with annual payment, at ¥1,299,800. Tuition includes utilities, insurance, basic materials, snacks and drinks. Separately, a Deposit of ¥50,000 per term (¥150,000 for annual payment) is charged. Extended care is ¥13,000 for 20 tickets of 30 minutes, lunch (Waku Waku) is optional at ¥660 per day, and the bus maintenance fee is ¥800 one way and ¥1,400 round trip. For siblings, the cheaper course is 10% off. The top page shows a "25% off tuition" and "¥0 registration fee" campaign, but the period is not stated.

Fees at entry

Application fee ¥20,000 (non-refundable), Registration fee ¥80,000 (Joy Tots & Pre-Kinder, Kindergarten). Also 2 polo shirts ¥6,800, 2 sets of T-shirts ¥3,900, a hat and more.

School bus

The official fee table lists a bus maintenance fee (¥800 one way, ¥1,400 round trip) and a bus change fee (¥5,000). The service area is not stated on the official website.

Lunch

School lunch (Waku Waku) can be ordered for ¥660 per day if you wish.