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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.

Primary School; Junior Highschool; IGCSE A LEVEL; Namiki Highschool; YUAI School Japan.

Co-educational

No publicly published SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions are described in the official materials.

No formal country affiliation is listed.

Islamic

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).

Bus service is not offered.

Al Sanad School Japan uses a formal school uniform for both primary and secondary students. In summer, students wear white shirts with dark grey trousers for boys or pinafore dresses/skirts for girls; in winter, white long-sleeved shirts with dark grey trousers or skirts, plus the Al Sanad blazer and tie for secondary students. The uniform also includes indoor shoes and a sportswear set; blazer and tie are part of the winter/secondary uniform. Uniform items and guidance are listed by the official uniform guide and shown in the school's uniform resources.

The school appears to be operated under FGA Education, a General Incorporated Association in Japan. The local/non-local tuition documents list an account under 'Ippanshadanhoujin FGAEDUCATION' (FGA Education), indicating governance by that non-profit entity. The school's About/History content also references FGAEducation as part of its identity.

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.

Al Sanad School Japan frames wellbeing through a holistic education approach that combines academic development with personal growth within an Islamic framework. The staff are described as experienced and dedicated, delivering a stimulating and supportive learning environment with personalised attention to help students develop essential life skills. The curriculum emphasizes global awareness and respectful, empathetic interaction, intended to nurture social and emotional competencies. Islamic education through the Quran and Sunnah informs daily life and resilience, aligning with emotional and social development. Explicit SEL programmes, dedicated staff, or defined SEL initiatives are not publicly disclosed in the official materials. The Director's message also stresses nurturing well-being and emotional resilience as part of safeguarding and holistic development.

Public materials do not specify any formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff roles, or dedicated facilities. There is no explicit listing of supported SEN categories or inclusion policies. The school does not publicly disclose whether it is a specialist SEN institution or which kinds of SEN it can support. The Approach & Values page describes a holistic, individualized education and dedicated staff, but without reference to SEN-specific services. For families seeking SEN information, there are no official SEN details available in the published materials.

Public materials do not provide explicit information about EAL provision, programmes, or staffing. The school's published materials indicate a holistic, globally aware curriculum and use of English as a language of instruction in some materials, but no formal EAL support is described. There is no explicit mention of EAL policies, assessment, or targeted language support in the official content. Third-party listings indicate English as an instruction language, but these are not official policy statements. Therefore, EAL support is not publicly disclosed in the official materials.

Wellbeing is addressed through the school's holistic approach and values-based education. The Director's message states a commitment to nurturing children's well-being and development, fostering a loving, supportive environment, and building emotional resilience rooted in Islamic principles. The combination of personal growth, moral development, and a caring staff is presented as the mechanism for supporting mental wellbeing. There are no separate, publicly disclosed mental health programmes or counsellors listed in official materials.

Safeguarding is described in the Director's message as a core responsibility, with explicit reference to nurturing and safeguarding growth and children's well-being. No explicit safeguarding policy or policy statements are published in the official materials. The School Life section shows boarding facilities, which implies additional safeguarding considerations for students living on-site.

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.)

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.

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.