POPPINS ACTIVE LEARNING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (PALIS)

Location

• Ebisu (in Yebisu Garden Place): Yebisu Garden Terrace Niban-kan 1F & 2F, 4-20-2 Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo (nearest station: 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) (7-minute walk from Exit 1 of Ebisu Station, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line))

Ages

11 months to age 5 (the top page shows "ages 0–6"). Attendance of 3 or more days a week is required, and 4 or more days a week from age 4.

Curriculum

An English preschool for 11 months to age 5 run by Poppins. The curriculum is based on UK early-years standards and centers on active learning. It is registered as a "Cambridge Early Years Centre" and runs programs based on the "Cambridge Pathway". It uses its own "Poppins Approach", which combines Reggio Emilia, Harvard University education theory and developmental psychology, with inquiry-based learning in small groups. There are specialist programs in karate, piano, art and programming, and an English Forest School with stays at a facility in Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture. There is also a preparation program for international school and private elementary school entrance exams (Prep School). It is a facility that meets Tokyo's guidance and supervision standards for unlicensed childcare facilities and is covered by free early childhood education and care. Care hours are 8:30–17:00 for Full Day and 8:30–15:00 for Mini Day. Extended care is available 7:30–8:30 and 17:00–20:00. There are also an after-school program for children attending other schools (14:00–17:00, from 2 days a week) and a Saturday School from 9:00 to 16:00.

Accreditation

Cambridge (Approved Cambridge Early Years Centre)

Monthly fees (From January 2027)

Tuition is paid monthly. It is not stated whether amounts include consumption tax. In addition to the base fee, a facility management fee of ¥10,000 and a curriculum fee of ¥10,000 are charged every month (the official monthly totals are ¥291,400 for 5 days a week Full Day and ¥272,000 for Mini Day; the total column for 4 and 3 days a week shows amounts that differ by a few hundred yen from the sum). An extra day is ¥20,000 for Full Day and ¥18,000 for Mini Day. Extension is ¥800 per 15 minutes, an extra 2 hours of after-school is ¥6,000, and dinner is ¥1,000 per meal. Months of leave cost ¥50,000/month. When siblings are enrolled at the same time, the second child's tuition is 10% off. Uniforms, event fees, exam preparation fees and more are also charged. For lunch, the FAQ says "school lunch fees are included in the monthly fee", but the fee explanation lists "school lunch fee (optional)" as a separate monthly cost; these conflict.

Fees at entry

Enrollment fee ¥197,600 and registration fee ¥10,400 (both one time). If you are using or have used Poppins' nanny service, ALS Hiroo or ALS Roppongi, the enrollment fee you paid is deducted.

Lunch

There is school lunch (catering), with egg-free menus. Children can also bring a packed lunch. The school is nut-free; other allergies are discussed with the resident nutritionist.