Education in Wako and Tokyo area
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
Schools | RIKEN Researcher Family Attendance Info |
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New Hope International School | Several children have attended its preschool course |
New International School | Several children have attended its elementary course |
International School of the Sacred Heart | A few children have attended its high school course |
Global Indian International School | A few children have attended its elementary course |
The International French School | A few children have attended its elementary course |
Aoba-Japan International School | New addition to our list (in close proximity to RIKEN) |
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 |
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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. |