Owl International School

Location

• Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Campus: Pacific Palace Kiyosumi 1F & 2F, 3-11-6 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo (nearest station: 1-minute walk from Exit A1 of Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line))
• Nihonbashi Campus: RENOBLE NINGYOCHO 1F, 6-4 Nihonbashi-Tomizawacho, Chuo City, Tokyo (nearest station: 5-minute walk from Ningyocho Station)
• Toyosu Campus: Earth Wind Toyosu 3F, 5-5-20 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo (nearest station: 5-minute walk from Toyosu Station)

Ages

Preschool for ages 2–4 not yet in kindergarten; Kinder for ages 3–6 (K1, K2, K3).

Curriculum

An all-English preschool and kindergarten with foreign teachers (the Tsukishima Campus has moved to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa). Its own curriculum combines a curriculum used in American preschools with Japanese seasons and events; theme study (lessons with experiments and presentations) is by age, and skill classes (Speaking, Reading) are split into up to 8 levels. It values "showing the real thing", and depending on the theme, children go to zoos and aquariums. Besides speaking and listening, reading and writing are introduced little by little from a young age. Preschool (ages 2–4, not yet in kindergarten) has phonics, art, worksheets and math, science and music. Kinder (K1–K3, ages 3–6) spends 4.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, all in English, with science, social studies, music, art, PE, weekly violin, gymnastics and swimming, as well as events like those at Japanese kindergartens, such as sports day and a Christmas party. Preschool hours are 9:30–13:45. Kinder hours are not on the official website. There is extended care, and the preschool also has fees for special extended care (ask for the fees).

Monthly fees

The school year is not stated, nor whether amounts include consumption tax. In addition to tuition, a facility and system usage fee of ¥3,200 is charged every month. An annual operating fee (including insurance) of ¥16,500 for preschool and ¥26,200 for kinder is charged every year (prorated by month for mid-year entry to kinder). Kinder swimming classes cost an extra ¥1,980 per session. It says fees for extended care, lunch and pick-up are in the information brochure; they are not on the official website. Preschool has no refunds once started, and weekdays are decided at enrollment.

Fees at entry

Enrollment fee is ¥22,000 for preschool and ¥55,100 for kinder (¥33,100, the difference, when moving up from preschool). Kinder also requires a full uniform set for ¥34,000. The enrollment fee and annual operating fee are non-refundable.