Tokyo International School Kindergarten Kachidoki

Location

• Kachidoki Campus: Forefront Tower 1F, 3-12-1 Kachidoki, Chuo City, Tokyo (nearest station: 5-minute walk from Kachidoki Station (Toei Oedo Line))

Ages

KG1, KG2, KG3 (in the group, KG1 is ages 3–4, KG2 ages 4–5 and 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 KG1, KG2 and KG3. Class hours are 9:00–14:00. Extended care is available 8:00–9:00 and 14:00–18:00 (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 ¥100,000 is charged every year (¥40,000, ¥50,000 and ¥30,000 for term payment; ¥10,000/month for monthly payment). It is covered by Chuo City's program that subsidizes fees for group activities for young children (Chuo City Support Program for Fees Related to Various Group Activities for Young Children), which only families living in Chuo City can use. Extended care (8:00–9:00 and 14:00–18:00) is ¥600 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

A paid school bus runs in the Tatsumi, Toyosu, Shin-Toyosu, Harumi, Tsukishima, Tsukuda, Tsukiji and Shibaura areas.

Lunch

Lunch (paid) can be ordered if you wish.