INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

Various options are available in Tokyo. The list below provides you with some ideas for international schools and English education materials. As mentioned, the school fees tend to be high and may involve relatively long commutes by train or bus from the RIKEN Wako campus.

List of International Preschools and Others

Embassies with schools

The Embassy of the Russian Federation to Tokyo	Several children have attended
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Japan	Several children have attended

Other educational resources

English (conversation) schools: Schools and study materials that may be useful, especially for children under 3 years old.

Berlitz Kids	English school
MLS, English School	English lessons with various activities such as songs, rhymes, arts, crafts, and show & story time
Kids Duo	Japanese preschool, afterschool day-care for elementary school children

• English (conversation) schools, English speaking staff are available.
• The lessons are developed for young children and include various activities: Dancing, singing, and games.
• The lesson period is short and the number of lessons per week is optional.
• The fee is reasonable compared to most international schools.

Home study materials (detailed information in Japanese only)

Benesse Worldwide Kids Benesse Kodomo Challenge

The materials are popular among all children. Not only English Language skills are taught, but children are also able to learn daily basic personal care, traffic rules etc. After leaving Japan, families still ask to receive monthly materials.