Al Sanad School Japan vs UIA International School of Tokyo

	A Al Sanad School Japan Tokyo, Japan	U UIA International School of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥2,250,000 - 2,970,000	Fees / year ¥1,515,200 - 2,450,700
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 564
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 2-chōme-3-1 Harachō, Sōka, Saitama 340-0048, Japan. The campus is in the Harachō district, in the greater Tokyo region. Access is via Shinden/Dokkyo Station, with about an eight-minute bus ride or a 30-minute walk from the nearest stations.	Location UIA International School of Tokyo is located at 3-14-4 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042, Japan. The campus is housed in the HAGA PAPER building along Kasaibashi-dori in Kiba, a residential district on Tokyo's eastern edge. The closest rail access is Kiba Station on the Tozai Line, about a 10–15 minute walk away, with additional nearby stations reachable by a short walk. There is no designated visitor parking space at the campus.
Stages	Stages Primary School; Junior Highschool; IGCSE A LEVEL; Namiki Highschool; YUAI School Japan.	Stages UIA serves Early Years through Upper Secondary (Grade 12). The school is organized into four sections: Early Years (EY1–EY3), Primary (Grade 1–5), Lower Secondary (Grade 6–8), and Upper Secondary (Grade 9–12).
School type	School type Co-educational	School type UIA is a co-educational private day school. Boarding is not offered.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix UIA has students from more than 28 countries. Current data lists 29 nationalities represented among the student body. The site does not publish a formal local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No publicly published SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions are described in the official materials.	Additional learning support UIA states that it does not have facilities or resources to accommodate significant learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Enrollment requires students to function within the regular program; families must disclose any additional services being provided; documentation from professionals may be requested; the school may reevaluate the applicant. ESL support is provided for certain grade levels, including a pullout ESL option in Primary and collaborative ESL support in Secondary.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed.	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed. The school operates in Japan and offers the Cambridge Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Islamic	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure	School day structure Official hours are 7 AM–5 PM, Monday to Saturday. In Primary School, Morning Tahfiz runs 8:00–8:40, with classes from 9:00–15:00 (14:20 on Fridays).	School day structure The school day starts at 8:40 AM. Early Years finish at 1:40 PM; Grades 1–12 finish at 3:30 PM. In Primary, there are scheduled recess and lunch periods (e.g., recess at 10:30, lunch at 12:20).
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service is not offered.	Bus service details UIA offers a free school bus service. Routes are developed and fixed at the start of each academic year. For Early Years, a parent must be at the bus stop wearing a lanyard; if a parent is not present, the child cannot disembark and will be returned to the Kiba campus with a penalty. The bus may arrive earlier or later depending on traffic; if the bus does not arrive within 20 minutes of the scheduled time, contact 080-1187-9407. If you need to cancel the service for the day, inform UIA in advance.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee: JPY 10,000, payable upon submission of the registration form. One-time / Enrollment / Building Fees - Local students (one-time enrollment fee by year group): - Primary: Enrollment JPY 100,000. - Year 7–8: Enrollment JPY 120,000. - IGCSE: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - Namiki: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - A Level: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - Non-local students (one-time enrollment and building development where shown): - Registration fee JPY 10,000 plus Enrollment JPY 320,000 for listed programmes. Building development fees are charged separately where shown (examples below). - Building development (examples): Primary JPY 450,000; Year 7–8 JPY 450,000; IGCSE JPY 450,000; A Level JPY 300,000. Tuition fees by school year (per semester and annual total) - Local students (per semester → annual total): - Primary: JPY 285,000 per semester → JPY 570,000 per year. - Year 7–8: JPY 330,000 per semester → JPY 660,000 per year. - IGCSE: JPY 390,000 per semester → JPY 780,000 per year. - Namiki: JPY 360,000 per semester → JPY 720,000 per year. - A Level: JPY 400,000 per semester → JPY 800,000 per year. - Non-local students (per semester → annual total): - Primary: JPY 900,000 per semester → JPY 1,800,000 per year. - Year 7–8: JPY 1,020,000 per semester → JPY 2,040,000 per year. - IGCSE: JPY 1,140,000 per semester → JPY 2,280,000 per year. - Namiki: Not listed (N/A) for non-local. - A Level: JPY 1,260,000 per semester → JPY 2,520,000 per year. Other annual or recurring fees (by category) - Facility fee (annual): typically JPY 25,000 for local students (same facility fee shown across local year groups). - Event & Program fee (annual): examples—Primary JPY 15,000 (local) / JPY 15,000 (non-local); Year 7–8 JPY 20,000; IGCSE local JPY 20,000 / non-local JPY 20,000; A Level JPY 20,000. Amounts vary by programme. - Textbooks (annual or as noted): examples—Primary JPY 20,000 (local and non-local); Year 7–8 JPY 30,000 (local) / JPY 20,000 (non-local); IGCSE local JPY 35,000 / non-local JPY 40,000; Namiki local JPY 30,000; A Level local JPY 30,000 / non-local JPY 20,000. IGCSE textbooks for non-local students are noted as payable once every two years. - Items explicitly excluded from the fee lines (charged separately): meals, school uniform, sports attire, books and writing materials (where not included in the textbook line), Cambridge exam fees, after-school programmes and any other additional resources. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment timing: School fees must be paid seven (7) days before the beginning of each academic term. Registration fees are payable upon submission of the registration form. - Notice to withdraw: Two (2) months' notice must be given for permanent withdrawal. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; boarding is not shown in the fee schedules. No separate boarding charges are indicated. Refund information - No explicit refund policy or tuition refund schedule is stated in the published fee documents. The fee documents require two months' notice for permanent withdrawal but do not list a tuition-refund formula or refundable deposits. Fee payment options - Accepted payment method: bank transfer only. Example bank details shown (Mitsubishi UFJ and SWIFT code BOTKJPJT) and the account name listed for payments. Credit card payment is not listed as an accepted method. Notes on interpretation of the fee lines - The fee schedules present columns for one-time payments (registration/enrolment/building development), once-a-year payments (facility/event & programme/textbooks) and semester payments (tuition per semester). Annual totals can be calculated by adding one-time and yearly items to the two semester tuition amounts for the relevant programme. Document reference - Published, downloadable fee schedules for local and non-local students list the full per-programme amounts and the payment instructions.	Fee details Application / Assessment Fees - Admissions (application) fee: JPY 11,000 (non‑refundable). Payment of the application fee is required on the day of assessment (cash is requested for the assessment-day payment). One‑time / Enrollment Fees (charged at enrolment) - Registration fee (one‑time): JPY 77,000. - Building / Facilities maintenance fee (one‑time): JPY 77,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Early Years / Kindergarten (example figures reproduced from the published fee structure): - K1 / Kindg. 1 — Total annual fees shown by published sources: approximately JPY 1,685,200. - K2 / Kindg. 2 — Total first‑year figure example (including one‑time items): JPY 1,680,200 (example breakdown in published fee documents shows an annual tuition figure plus book and one‑time fees). - K3 / Kindg. 3 — Total annual fees shown: approximately JPY 1,691,200. - Primary and Secondary (annual totals by grade, examples reproduced from published fee materials): - Grade 1 — Total annual fees shown: JPY 2,055,100. - Grade 2 — JPY 2,059,500. - Grade 3 — JPY 2,063,900. - Grade 4 — JPY 2,060,600. - Grade 5 — JPY 2,062,800. - Grade 6 — JPY 2,248,700. - Grade 7 — JPY 2,246,500. - Grade 8 — JPY 2,253,100. - Grade 9 — JPY 2,624,500. - Grade 10 — JPY 2,615,700. - Grade 11 — JPY 2,154,900. - Grade 12 — JPY 2,154,900. - Note: the figures above reflect the published annual totals used in the school's fee documents for the current academic cycle. The school's formal Fee Structure and Fee Policy documents include the detailed line‑by‑line breakdown (tuition, books, management/miscellaneous items) that make up the totals cited here. Per‑term / instalment billing - Tuition amounts are quoted as annual figures. The school publishes an official payment schedule that sets the exact instalment options, per‑term or monthly breakdowns and payment deadlines for the academic year; those payment schedule documents determine the per‑term instalment amounts and due dates. Parents are expected to follow the published payment schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms (procedural points) - Withdrawal notice: the school requires formal notice of withdrawal at least 14 days prior to the desired date of withdrawal. Transcripts/records require 14 days' notice. If fees remain unpaid at the time of withdrawal, outstanding amounts must be paid by manual bank transfer at least seven (7) days prior to the withdrawal date. - Refunds: refund rules are set out in the school's Fee Policy documents; the Withdrawal Policy directs parents to those fee policy documents for the refund schedule and conditions. Boarding / Residential fees - There is no boarding or homestay program; UIA is not a boarding school, so no boarding fees apply. Other recurring or optional costs - Textbook / book fees: published fee summaries include book fees (examples show book fees in the range shown per grade—e.g., a book fee example for Early Years/Kindergarten is noted around JPY 20,000 in published fee breakdowns). - Management / miscellaneous fees and activity fees: published fee documents show management/other miscellaneous charges and activity/insurance items as separate line items in the first‑year and annual breakdowns (examples include management fees and miscellaneous/activity fees). - After‑care / After‑school program: after‑care is available for Early Years and carries an extra fee; the school publishes a separate aftercare fee policy. - Summer school and short programs: the school offers summer‑school weeks with separate weekly fees (example published weekly fees are shown for Summer School sessions). Refunds and adjustments - The school's Withdrawal Policy requires the formal Notice of Withdrawal and payment of outstanding balances before documents are released. The published Withdrawal Policy refers parents to the Fee Policy for precise refund entitlement and timing. Specific refund percentages or pro‑rata calculations are set in the Fee Policy document. Fee‑discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: a discount is applied for multiple siblings enrolled concurrently — 10% off the tuition fee for the first (younger) sibling and 15% off for additional (younger) siblings, per the school's fee policy. Returnee waiver: in certain circumstances the registration fee (one‑time JPY 77,000) may be waived for returning students who meet the school's returnee conditions. Payment methods and where to pay - Application fee at assessment: the admissions process requires the application fee (JPY 11,000) to be paid in cash on the assessment day. - General tuition and other fees: the school's accounts office administers payment arrangements and publishes the payment schedule and acceptable payment methods; parents should use the payment instructions and account details provided by the school's accounts administration (the school lists accounts@uia.jp for payment enquiries). Summary points to note - Annual tuition figures and one‑time enrolment fees are published in the school's formal Fee Structure and Fee Policy for the 2025–2026 academic cycle; the figures shown above reflect the published annual totals and common one‑time charges (application, registration, building/facilities). - The school issues a formal payment schedule that sets the instalment amounts and deadlines; the Withdrawal Policy sets notice periods and requires settlement of outstanding balances prior to withdrawal.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum at Al Sanad School Japan comprises Primary School, Junior Highschool, and senior-level tracks (IGCSE/A Level and Namiki Highschool), forming an integrated program. The Primary School spans six grades starting at age 6 and emphasizes internalizing Islamic values, developing lifelong learning skills, and applying science to real life, with a morning Tahfiz class and clubs supplementing the core program; lower primary is led by homeroom teachers, with Japanese language and Tahfiz taught by specialist teachers. The Primary curriculum includes AQ & Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Japanese Language, Arabic, Art & Craft, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Studies. Junior Highschool offers the same core subject areas—AQ & Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Japanese, Arabic, Art & Craft, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Studies—forming the continuum toward senior qualifications. The senior pathway centers on IGCSE and A Level qualifications, with Namiki Highschool listed as part of the senior options.	Curriculum details UIA International School of Tokyo delivers a Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12, with English as the medium of instruction. Preschool Education (K3) begins with Cambridge Curriculum Stage 1 (Dolphins, age 5) and continues through to Grade 12, culminating in A Levels. Primary (K1–Grade 5, typically ages 5–11) uses Cambridge Primary with core subjects—English, Maths, Science, Social Studies—plus a second language and access to ICT, library, and science facilities. Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8) combines Cambridge Secondary with UIA's internal curriculums, offering core subjects along with Music, Art & Design, Computing, Values Education and a second language. IGCSE pathway begins in Grade 9 with Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Grade 10, followed by Cambridge AS & A Levels in Grades 11–12. Assessment includes Cambridge Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoint, alongside ongoing classroom assessment, with English-only instruction across the school.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Step 1 — Submit the online application. Begin by opening the Online Application Form. Step 1 of 4 is labeled A. Student Information, where you enter the student's full name, date of birth, and the grade you are applying for. Before submitting, prepare a soft copy of the required documents: two passport-sized photos, a birth certificate, copies of the student's identity card or passport, copies of both parents' identity cards or passports, the previous school Leaving Certificate, and the most recent report card. The application will not be processed for submission without a complete set of documents, so ensure all items are ready before you finalize the form. (Note: JavaScript should be enabled to use the form.)	Admissions 1. Review the Admissions Handbook. Download and study the Admissions Handbook to understand the full admissions process and school rules. The handbook also covers class placement, the fee structure, and bus routes, which are important for planning and timelines. This step ensures you know exactly which documents and deadlines apply to your application. 2. Apply and arrange a school tour or inquiry online. Submit the OpenApply registration of interest and you can list up to three possible tour dates. The school welcomes visitors from 9:00 to 15:00, Monday through Friday, and the on-site tour is free of charge. 3. School visit and assessment. During the visit you will receive an overview of UIA's mission, philosophy, and curriculum, followed by an in-school assessment conducted by the academic team with a prior appointment. The assessment can take place on the same day as the visit or on a different day. On the day of the assessment, bring the completed Admissions Application Form (in English or Japanese), all documents listed in Section 8 of the Admissions Handbook, and an application fee of ¥11,000 (non-refundable). Additional items required include proof of date of birth, copies of residence cards, health insurance proof, a Health History Form, a Student-Parent Agreement, copies of the last two years' report cards (for EY3 and above), a letter of recommendation, and a transfer/Leaving certificate if applicable. 4. Respond to admissions decision. After the tour and assessment, the admissions team verifies the documents and sends the results by email within five working days. The parent must acknowledge acceptance within seven business days and pay the initial invoice to secure the admission. The academic decision is final, and the school may cancel admission if any information provided is falsified. 5. Eligibility and placement details. Admissions depend on available vacancy and appropriate class placement, plus submission of all required documents and a valid visa for foreign residents. For Early Years, there may be a one-day trial class; for older grades, applicants are evaluated with a written test.
Scholarships	Scholarships 3. Step 3 — Scholarships and financial support. External scholarship programs support some Al Sanad School Japan students through partnerships with non-profit organizations. Human Initiative Japan announced a scholarship program for Alsanad students in 2025, providing a total of 400,000 Yen (100,000 Yen per student) to four students, with distribution planned for November–December 2025; the program aims to help students who need financial support to continue their studies and may include learning support sessions. Dompet Dhuafa Japan also runs a scholarship program that, as of October 1, 2025, distributed scholarships to Al Sanad School, YUAI International School, and Tokyo Iqro to support Muslim students in Japan. More details on amounts and eligibility are provided by the program organizers and partner schools.	Scholarships UIA offers the Future Leaders Scholarship Program for Grades 9–12. Eligible students must be in or entering Grades 9–12 and have a grade average of A* (90%) or above to be invited to apply. The process requires a written essay and an in-person interview; notices of selection or rejection are final. Scholarships are reviewed on a semester basis and must be maintained at an A* average to continue; if the average falls below 90%, the scholarship is canceled, and renewal is possible if eligibility is reestablished. The scholarship awards 50% of tuition for each eligible grade (two scholarships per grade level: Grades 9–12), and are not combinable with other tuition reductions. End-of-year continuation may be possible if eligibility criteria continue to be met. The application deadline for the current academic year is Friday, April 12th. Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and do not cover other school-related fees. Note: UIA's FAQs indicate that scholarships are not offered for applying students, which may reflect alternative or outdated guidance.
Waitlist	Waitlist 2. Step 2 — Waitlist/pool status. There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool policy for Al Sanad School Japan in the available admissions materials. Parents should plan on the standard application submission and fee steps as outlined, since no waitlist procedures are specified. If spaces become available mid-year, the school does not publish a separate waitlist process in the materials reviewed.	Waitlist UIA maintains waiting pools for some year groups due to classroom size limits. Maximum seats per class are EY1: 19–21; Grade 1–12: 24. A child may be placed on the waiting list after completing the application process, passing the assessment with a positive result from the Academic Team, and paying the Admissions Application Fee of ¥11,000. The waiting-list offer is valid for one academic year; if no vacancy opens by the end of the year, families may need to reapply for the next academic year's grade level, and a student cannot be on waiting lists for two different grade levels. Priority on the waiting list is not first-come, first-served; criteria such as gender balance are considered, and the Academic Team makes the final decision. The waiting list is capped at 10 students per grade level for the academic year, and admissions may close once the limit is reached. Waitlisted students should continue their current education and may be asked to provide updated transcripts. UIA will contact families as seats become available and they must respond within 10 working days; starting dates can be chosen within a 3-month window.
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