Tokyo International School Kindergarten Gakugeidai

Location

• Gakugeidai Campus: 5-6-17 Shimouma, Setagaya City, Tokyo (nearest station: 12-minute walk from Gakugei-Daigaku Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line))

Ages

Toddler ages 2–3, KG1 ages 3–4, KG2 ages 4–5, KG3 ages 5–6.

Curriculum

A kindergarten of the Tokyo International School group. It has a theme-based inquiry curriculum, and children spend 5 hours a day in an English environment. Every day there is an English program centered on phonics and reading based on an American curriculum (Language Strategies). It is a partner school of Tokyo International School (TIS), and graduates get priority in TIS admissions. It is an unlicensed childcare facility that meets national standards. Classes are Toddler (ages 2–3), KG1 (ages 3–4), KG2 (ages 4–5) and KG3 (ages 5–6), and the school year runs April–March. After lessons at 14:00, there is a Day Care Club with gymnastics and musicals. Class hours are 9:00–14:00. Extended care is available 8:00–9:00 and 14:00–18:30 (if there are openings).

Annual tuition (FY2026)

These are FY2026 amounts. It is not stated whether amounts include consumption tax. The annual amount is for lump-sum payment; paid by term, it is ¥458,910 for term 1, ¥491,690 for term 2 and ¥305,950 for term 3. In addition to tuition, a facility maintenance and materials fee of ¥8,000 is charged every month. Extended care (8:00–9:00 and 14:00–18:30) is ¥670 per 30 minutes. Lunch and the school bus are optional services. As an unlicensed childcare facility, it may be covered by free early childhood education and care if you receive certification of the need for childcare from your municipality.

Fees at entry

Enrollment fee ¥200,000 (non-refundable). From the second sibling, the enrollment fee is half.

School bus

There is a school bus.

Lunch

Lunch (paid) can be ordered if you wish.