International schools in Japan: International preschools in Nagoya, child care centers, after-school programs for preschoolers, elementary school students, early childhood education in English, daycare service in Aichi region
Discovery International School, Nagoya: Discovery International School in Nagoya, Japan provides Reggio Emilia inspired, play-oriented educational programs in English for preschoolers and afternoon elementary students of all nationalities. Our programs are guided by modern international research on childhood development and language acquisition. Children at Discovery partner with peers and teachers to engage in deep, subject-integrated learning projects which stem from children's play interests and questions.
We offer the following programs to children of all nationalities:
Day Preschool: M-F 9:00~ Ages 2 & up. Full day care also available from 8:00~6:00 pm. Small class sizes. Individualized support for all areas of development, including English language and literacy. Integrated learning projects rooted in play experiences. In school and online documentation of learning processes.
Kinder After Ages 4 - 6: M, W, F 3:15 ~ 4:45 For non-English speakers attending Japanese preschools. Attend 1, 2, or 3 times a week. Small class sizes. Individualized support for all areas of development, including English language and literacy. Project-based learning with documentation.
After Grads Elementary Grades 1 - 3: T, TH 4:15 ~ 6:15 For fluent English speakers attending Japanese elementary schools (foreign residents, returnees, English preschool graduates, etc). Attend 1 or 2 times a week. Small class sizes. Individualized support for English language and literacy learning.
Ohana International School in Tokyo is an inclusive preschool with a difference, located in Azabu-juban, and catering for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. We also offer before-school & after-school child care, after-school tutoring programs and summer schools.
Ohana staff aim to create a warm, caring environment that reflects their philosophy and at the same time provides an infinite number of opportunities for children to develop a “love of learning.” The learning programme is designed to build on the strengths of each child, valuing families and their ethnicity as well as everyone’s contribution to the school. The school honors the uniqueness of each child and his or her faith, religion, family, and culture.
The owners of Ohana International School in Tokyo are experienced educators who believe in developing the whole child. Shelley Sacks and Darren Winney have a combined 40 years of experience in teaching, especially in Early Childhood Education, in countries including South Africa, Australia, the UK, Taiwan, and Japan.
Columbia International School is located in Tokyo, central eastern Japan. CIS offers elementary through to high school programs following the The Canadian Curriculum, a world leading Education. Columbia International School School is an overseas-inspected private school accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education of Canada, and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.) in the U.S.A. and a member of The Association of Ontario Overseas School.
Almost all our graduates advance to various universities overseas. CIS admits students regardless of their nationality or ethnic origin. Students from various countries including Japan, China, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Indonesia, Myanmar, Canada, and United States have studied at CIS.
Elementary School Pogram; Junior High School Program; Senior High School program. Upon successful completion of this program, students earn the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma. This Diploma is accepted and highly regarded by all the top universities in Canada, the United States and around the world. Classes are taught in English and Japanese.
Daizawa International School is an International preschool and kindergarten in the Setagaya area of Tokyo, Japan. We provide learning opportunities for all children from 18 months to 6 years. We provide a home-like and friendly environment for children and families.
In our program, thematic learning forms the core curriculum, with emphasis on practical life, sensorial development, social development, and creative expression. The children are encouraged to become independent thinkers, and we aim to open their eyes to a world of discovery.
We introduce the children to a wide variety of information during the year through our monthly themes. Each theme we will also be taking a look at a different culture and educating the children about the world around them.
At Daizawa International School, we plant the right seeds and reap the fruits that bear the child's socio-emotional readiness, natural curiosity, confidence, independence, courage, and respect for others and oneself.
Global Village International Preschool was founded in 2001 in northern Osaka, south of Japan, to accommodate a lack of quality English education for preschool students of all nationalities.At Global Village, children learn and play in an English-speaking environment.
While children are taught in English our curriculum incorporates a wide range of learning experiences that provide exposure to various cultures.
Children engage in a variety of activities that bring out strong points of both Western and Japanese cultures such as performing Kamishibai like "Momotaro" and "Kachi-kachi Yama" as well as giving speeches and performances to develop the confidence necessary to speak and act in front of others.
Nursery Class ( 2 - 3 years old); Pre-Kindergarten Jr. Class
(2 -4 years old); Pre-Kindergarten Class (2.6 -4.6 years old);
Kinder A Class (4 - 5 years old); Kinder B Class (5 - 6 years old). We also offer after school and Saturday classes for kindergarten and elementary school students. Programs are taught in English.
Hello Kids Myogadani - International English Preschool, Bunkyo-ku
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Conveniently situated in the Bunkyo ward in central Tokyo, Hello Kids Myogadani is an English-immersion school providing a fun and comprehensive international preschool and kindergarten program for children between the ages of 1.5 to 6 years old. In addition, we offer afternoon & weekend classes for children between the ages of 3 to 10 years old. Our students range in age from 1.5 to 10 years old.
Established in 2009, Hello Kids Myogadani focuses on teaching the English language, as well as developing fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, living skills, social skills and leadership qualities.
We challenge, and more importantly inspire students within an internationally-recognized curriculum, which ensures that our students gain a solid knowledge of not only English, but also science, mathematics, geography, Japanese, and other international cultures, and so much more. We pride ourselves on our curriculum, class structure and dedicated teaching team.
Our English immersion school (which comprises two beautiful schools - our Main school and our Annex school) is easily accessible by public transport, only a 10 minute train ride from Tokyo station on the Marunouchi subway line, and roughly 25 minutes from Shibuya. Both schools are located directly in front of Hisakata Park (a spacious park which we utilize daily).
English Immersion Programs for Children:
- Preschool (ages 1.5-4)
- English Kindergarten (ages 4-6)
- Afternoon English Language Classes (ages 3-5 & 5-8)
- Saturday English Language Classes (ages 3-5 & 6-10)
Activities & Excursions:
- Summer Camp in Tokyo
- 8-Day Summer Trip to Canada
- Special Music Concerts
- Sleepover / Overnight Stay at Hello Kids in Autumn
- Day Trip to Mt. Fuji
- Day Trip to Mothers Farm
- Potato-digging day, and other fun, hands-on activities including during Easter, the Star Festival, Children's Day, Halloween and Christmas
Situated close to the heart of Tokyo's city center, Jingumae International Exchange School (JIES) is an international preschool / primary school catering to the international community that operates alongside a Japanese public elementary school. We follow the British National Curriculum across all disciplines, and provide students with high quality international education in English from ages 3-12.
JIES maintains a high teacher to student ratio, and small class sizes meaning our teachers individualise every lesson to the needs and abilities of each student.
Members of our dynamic school community represent over 10 different nationalities which give us a great mixture of different experiences and cultures making JIES a stimulating place for all involved.