This article was originally published in Housing Japan Magazine, Spring 2020 edition.
- The American School in Japan
- Chiyoda International School in Tokyo
- The British School in Tokyo
- Gymboree International School
- Aoba-Japan International School
- Saint Maur International school
The American School in Japan
The American School in Japan (ASIJ) is an independent, co-educational school serving students of all nationalities. Founded in 1902, ASIJ offers an American-style college-preparatory education for the children of international families, including those on temporary assignment, as well those who make Tokyo their permanent home. The school offers a standards-based curriculum culminating in an American high school diploma, which develops the necessary skills for students to be successful in their future academic endeavours. Complementing its academic program, ASIJ encourages students to engage in a wide variety of co-curricular experiences, which we believe contribute to the development of the whole child.
Grades: Nursery–12
K-12 Campus: 1-1-1 Nomizu, Chofu-shi
0422-34-5300
enroll@asij.ac.jp
Early Learning Center (N–K): 6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku
03-5771-4344
elc@asij.ac.jp
www.asij.ac.jp
Chiyoda International School Tokyo
Under the guidance of Musashino University, Chiyoda International School Tokyo (CHIST) opened its elementary school in April 2018. The middle and high school opened in April 2019 and CHIST became an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school in 2020. CHIST is also a Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme candidate school. The advantage of being a new school means we offer a fresh, energetic approach to education, which makes us the first choice for parents. CHIST educates and empowers its students from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
Grades: 1–12
Address: 11 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku 03-5530-7402
www.chist.jp
The British School in Tokyo
Situated in the heart of Tokyo, The British School in Tokyo (BST) is an independent, co-educational, international school offering the English National Curriculum for over 1,000 students aged between 3 and 18. We are a two-site campus based in Shibuya and Setagaya-ku with currently over 65 different nationalities. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding British education, in English, to the international community of Tokyo and therefore our experienced teachers are largely recruited from the UK. Despite the fact we are a non-selective school we have enjoyed outstanding results in GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A-Levels, taking students to top schools and universities in the UK and internationally.
Years: Nursery–Year 13
Shibuya Campus: 1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
03-5467-4321
Showa Campus: 1-7-57 Taishido, Showa Women’s University 5th Bldg., Setagaya-ku
03-3411-4211
www.bst.ac.jp
Gymboree International School
At Gymboree International School, we provide children with a safe learning environment where they can explore their interests and gain the communication and social skills they need to succeed in the future. Our unique curriculum is based on over 40 years of experience as the world leader in early childhood development programs around the world. We offer Mommy & Me classes (0–5 yrs.), a three-hour Preschool Prep (1.5–2.5 yrs.), five-hour Preschool (2–5 yrs.), and three-hour After School and Saturday School (3–9 yrs.) programs at all our locations.
Grades: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Elementary
Motoazabu School: Motoazabu Crest Building 1F, 2-3-30 Motoazabu, Minato-ku
03-5449-2311
Jiyugaoka School: Chestnut Hills 2F, 3-25-11 Yakumo, Meguro-ku
03-3723-0651
Asagaya School: 2-40-1 Asagaya-minami, Suginami-ku
03-5356-9008
Bashamichi School: Kitanaka Brick & White 2F, 5-57-2 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
045-225-8810
gymbointernationalschool.jp
www.gymboglobal.jp
Aoba-Japan International School
Aoba-Japan International School (Aoba) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the IB curriculum, including the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. It also offers an innovative Global Leadership Diploma program that allows students to develop their own custom-made course of study in collaboration with an advisor. Kindergarten is taught at both the Meguro and Hikarigaoka campuses, while elementary through high school classes are taught at the Hikarigaoka campus. Aoba’s dedicated and innovative faculty are committed to creating a progressive, interactive, and student-centred educational environment, one where all types of learners can achieve their very best.
Grades: K–12
Hikarigaoka Campus: 7-5-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku
03-4578-8832
Meguro Campus: 2-11-5 Aobadai, Meguro-ku
03-5428-4488
www.aobajapan.jp
Saint Maur International School
Established in 1872, as innovators of international education in Japan, Saint Maur International School continues to meet the needs of children (co-educational, 2.5 years to Grade 12) from the multi-cultural, multi-faith international community. The school is dedicated not only to cater to the learning and developmental needs of its students across grade levels, but to also be a support and a driving force for its extended community of neighbours, families, and alumni. The Saint Maur Essential Outcomes represent the dispositions we hope to instil in each of our students. Members of the school community will seek to live as moral citizens, unique individuals, global citizens, and balanced and life-long learners.
Grades: Nursery–12
83 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
045-641-5751
www.stmaur.ac.jp
