Kids Duo International

Location

• Mitaka: 9-29-12 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo (nearest station: Bus from Mitaka, Kichijoji, Musashi-Sakai or Chofu Station to the "Nozaki" bus stop (walking time from the stations is not officially stated))
• Ikegami: 2-10-1 Naka-Ikegami, Ota City, Tokyo (nearest station: 8-minute walk from the South Exit of Nishi-Magome Station (Toei Asakusa Line))
• Kunitachi: 2-15-1 Fujimoto, Kokubunji City, Tokyo (nearest station: 17-minute walk from JR Kunitachi Station)
• Shinonome: 3F, 1-5-19 Shinonome, Koto City, Tokyo (nearest station: 12-minute walk from Shinonome Station (Rinkai Line) (12-minute walk from Exit 6a of Toyosu Station, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line))
• Academeia Onarimon: Shiba Onarimon Tower 2F & 3F, 6-1-1 Shimbashi, Minato City, Tokyo (nearest station: 2-minute walk from Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line))

Ages

From the pre-kindergarten year at age 2 (nensho-sho; for April 2027 entry, born April 2, 2024–April 1, 2025) to the final kindergarten year.

Curriculum

An English–Japanese bilingual preschool run by the Yaruki Switch Group (an unlicensed childcare facility). Besides English immersion education, there is a curriculum based on the Structure of Intellect theory, exercise and sports, life skills for daily habits and social skills, and job experiences. Elementary school entrance exam preparation and STEM education are extracurricular. All 5 schools in Tokyo cover from the pre-kindergarten year at age 2 (nensho-sho) to the final kindergarten year, and have pick-up buses. Academeia Onarimon is a new school founded on April 1, 2026, and it says subsidies such as free early childhood education and care are expected to be available from its second year. Care hours at each school are 7:30–20:00 (basic care hours 9:00–17:00), Monday–Friday.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are not published on the official website. It says tuition, enrollment fee, lunch fees, uniforms and material fees "are explained at the admissions information session". It is a facility covered by free early childhood education and care, and it says households with children aged 3–5 certified as needing childcare receive a subsidy of ¥40,300/month. If a parent's employer subscribes to the Benefit One or Relo Club employee benefit services, you may be able to receive a subsidy. The enrollment fee is discounted when siblings enter.

School bus

All 5 schools have pick-up buses. Service areas are: Mitaka — Mitaka City, Musashino City, Chofu City, etc.; Ikegami — Ota City, Shinagawa City, Meguro City, Minato City, Setagaya City, and Saiwai Ward and Kawasaki Ward of Kawasaki City; Kunitachi — 12 Tama-area cities including Kokubunji City, Kunitachi City, Tachikawa City and Fuchu City; Shinonome — Koto City and Chuo City; Academeia Onarimon — Minato City, Shibuya City, Shinjuku City, Chiyoda City, Meguro City, Chuo City and Bunkyo City. Each covers only parts of these areas.

Japanese lessons

English–Japanese bilingual education.

Lunch

Allergen-free meals are provided for children with allergies; when allergen-free meals cannot meet a child's needs, the child brings a packed lunch.