Tokyo International School Kindergarten Minamiazabu

Location

• Minami-Azabu Campus: OJ Building 2F, 2-11-10 Minami-Azabu, Minato City, Tokyo (nearest station: 10-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line))

Ages

There are Toddler, KG1 and KG2 classes (in the group, Toddler is ages 2–3, KG1 ages 3–4 and KG2 ages 4–5).

Curriculum

The official website describes it as a campus opening on August 24, 2026. 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, the first kindergarten year (KG1) and the second year (KG2), and the school year runs August–July. 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 ¥504,810 for term 1, ¥540,860 for term 2 and ¥336,550 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 ¥800 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 ¥220,000 (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.