International School in Minato-ku, Tokyo! Free of charge?
Known as an upscale residential area, Tokyo's Minato Ward is home to the embassies of more than 60 countries, and many foreigners prefer to choose the Minato Ward area when living in Japan.
Minato-ku is also suitable for households with children who wish to have them educated in English, as there are many international schools in the area.
In this issue, we summarize international schools and preschools in Minato-ku.
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4 International Schools in Minato-ku
The following is a list of four international schools in Minato-ku, Tokyo that have plans to become integrated elementary, middle and high schools.
Tokyo International School
Tokyo International School is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Primary and Secondary Program.
There are plans to open a high school, and students can choose from a wide range of courses, including Kindergarten and After School.
| address (e.g. of house) | 2-13-6 Minami-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 4 to 14 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Childhood / Elementary / Middle School |
| tuition | 2,630,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Tokyo International School |
Montessori School of Tokyo
Montessori School of Tokyo is an international school that provides Montessori education, an educational method based on the child's self-education skills.
It is known as the first school in Asia to introduce Montessori education, and there are plans to open an upper secondary school.
| address (e.g. of house) | 2-1-18 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 2 to 15 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Childhood / Elementary / Middle School |
| tuition | 2,410,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | The Montessori School of Tokyo |
Laurus International School of Science
Laurus International School of Science is the only international school in Japan specializing in science with daily science classes.
The high school is scheduled to open in September 2025.
| address (e.g. of house) | 7-10F Shiba Kokusai Building, 4-1-30 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Elementary, Middle and High School) 6-13-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Aoyama School) |
| Age Range | 3 to 18 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Childhood / Elementary / Middle School |
| tuition | 2,300,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Laurus International School |
Capital Tokyo International (CTIS)
Capital Tokyo International (CTIS), opening in April 2022, is an international school whose program of study is based on a curriculum accredited by an international educational organization.
By providing trilingual education in Japanese, English, and Chinese, we bring out the various possibilities in children.
The kindergarten is scheduled to open in April 2024 and the high school in April 2026.
| address (e.g. of house) | Minami-azabu Shibuya Bldg. 4F, 4-11-30 Minami-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 6 years old (expected to be ~17 years old) |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Small/Medium |
| tuition | 1,870,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Capital Tokyo International |
6 International Preschools in Minato-ku
We introduce 6 international preschools in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Eaton House International Preschool Tokyo
Eaton House is a global international school with schools in 12 countries, including Singapore, China, and India.
It is unique in that it offers immersion classes in English and Chinese.
| address (e.g. of house) | 9-2-16 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 15 months to 6 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Pre-Nursery / Nursery 1 & 2 / Kindergarten |
| tuition | 1,018,600 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Eaton House International Preschool Tokyo |
Château de Bambini Motteau d'Orsay
Chateau de Bambini Mottessori School is an international school that offers an at-home education with Montessori-certified teachers.
In addition to programs based on the Montessori method of education, there are also special programs for learning Japanese culture, hula dance, ukulele, etc.
| address (e.g. of house) | 2F & 3F, 2-8-18 Minami-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 10 months to 6 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Bumblebee Class/Ladybug Class/Butterfly Class |
| tuition | From 390,000 yen/per session |
| Official Site | RED Bambini Montessori International School |
Ira International School
Ira International School is an international school that places the highest priority on learning according to the child's individuality.
Our curriculum is organized to focus on three elements that make us feel alive: Music, Art, and Nature.
| address (e.g. of house) | 5-13-28-102, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 1-6 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Nursery Class/Preschool Class/Kindergarten Class |
| tuition | 1,500,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Ayla International School |
Go-Global Interkids
Go-Global InterKids is an international school that uses STEM education, a curriculum that originated overseas.
Using products from Lakeshore, a U.S.-based manufacturer of educational toys, we provide a fun learning environment with a game-like atmosphere.
| address (e.g. of house) | 2F Howa Mita Tsunasaka Building, 2-7-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 1.6 to 12 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Kindergarten/Preschool/After School |
| tuition | 1,728,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Go Global Interkids |
Seven Seas International School
Seven Seas International School is an international school where children who do not speak English can learn as if they were studying abroad.
Our unique three-class system, which expands the scope of study in stages, provides an environment for students to master English and gifted education in a reliable manner.
| address (e.g. of house) | 1F Tokyo Tobari Building, 1-17-6 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 1.5 to 5 years old (age to take the examination) |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Beginner class (A1) / Intermediate class (A2) / Advanced class (B) |
| tuition | 1,880,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Seven Seas International School |
Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School is a leading international school with schools in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and other countries.
The school has a small number of students, and each child is given individualized care.
| address (e.g. of house) | 3-1-23 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Age Range | 1-6 years old |
| course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan) | Infant Program / Primary Program / After School |
| tuition | 1,596,000 yen (Example) |
| Official Site | Children's House Montessori School |
Are international schools eligible for free tuition?
Some international schools are eligible for free early childhood education and care.
Under the Cabinet Office's "New System for Supporting Children and Child Rearing," fees for children aged 3 to 5 who use kindergartens, daycare centers, and certified child care centers will be free of charge from October 1, 2019.
However, since international schools are equivalent to "unapproved childcare facilities," they are actually "reduced" rather than "free.
To be eligible for free (reduced)
To be eligible for free (reduced) childcare, you must receive "certification of need for childcare" from your local municipality.
You should check with your local municipality as you need to meet the requirements such as working 46 hours or more per month.
What is the amount that will be waived (reduced)?
For children between 3 and 5 years old, up to 37,000 yen per month is waived.
In addition, up to 42,000 yen per month is waived for children aged 0 to 2 from households exempt from resident tax.
Reference:Free Preschool Education and Childcare - Cabinet Office
summary
In this issue, we introduced an international school located in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Tuition at international schools is higher than at regular schools.
You may wish to contact the school of your choice in order to be eligible for free (reduced) tuition.
