Komazawa Park International Preschool (KPIP)

Location

• Fukasawa: 2-12-16 Fukasawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo

Ages

18 months to 6 years (5 classes: Acorn, Walnut, Maple, Pine, Oak; the class is decided by age as of September 1). Children entering Years 3–5 (ages 3–5) are assessed in an interview on their ability to communicate in English.

Curriculum

An English preschool for 18 months to 6 years where children learn through play. It combines outdoor exploration and discovery with self-chosen and teacher-led activities in the classroom. It is a partner school of Showa Women's University. There are 5 classes, Acorn (18 months–2 years), Walnut (ages 2–3), Maple (ages 3–4), Pine (ages 4–5) and Oak (ages 5–6), decided by age as of September 1. There are library, music, pottery, PE and gardening sessions taught by specialist teachers. Graduates have gone on to international schools such as The American School in Japan, Nishimachi International School and The British School in Tokyo, and to Japanese private elementary schools such as Aoyama Gakuin Elementary School and Gakushuin Primary School. Admission procedures are all in English, and at least one parent must be proficient in English. Care hours are Monday–Friday 8:45–14:20. There is early drop-off from 8:15 (¥1,650 per 30 minutes) and After School Care from 14:40 to 17:00 or 14:40 to 18:30.

Annual tuition (2026–2027 school year)

Official tuition is per term (3 terms a year); the annual amount in this table is the term amount multiplied by 3 (one term is ¥897,600 for Years 1–2 and ¥770,000 for Years 3–5). It is not stated whether amounts include consumption tax. In addition to tuition, a Facility Maintenance Fee of ¥138,600 and an IT Fee of ¥33,000 are charged every year. School lunch is charged per term: for Acorn and Walnut, ¥53,900 for term 1, ¥35,200 for term 2 and ¥45,100 for term 3; for Maple, Pine and Oak, ¥59,400, ¥38,500 and ¥50,600. After School Care per term is ¥177,100 for 4 days a week and ¥221,100 for 5 days a week for 14:40–17:00, and ¥253,000 for 4 days and ¥314,600 for 5 days for 14:40–18:30; single-day use is ¥6,600 and ¥11,000. If a child enters mid-term, tuition is prorated by week, but for September entry the full term is paid.

Fees at entry

Registration Fee ¥306,900 and Facility Development Fee ¥256,300 (all new students, non-refundable). An application fee is also charged, but the amount is not on the official website.

School bus

There is a school bus, and you can request a stop near your home in Setagaya City, Meguro City, Ota City or Shibuya City. The bus runs only after care ends at 14:20. Fees per term are ¥112,200 one way and ¥182,600 round trip.

Lunch

Lunch can be ordered from a caterer (some allergies accommodated). Fees are per term, as shown in the tuition section above.