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Japanese School New Delhi

India, Delhi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees ₹372,000 - 540,000
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 264
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Japanese School New Delhi is a full-time private educational facility in India serving Japanese children aged 3 to 15. Located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, the campus spans 12,000 square metres, with a 6,000 square metre outdoor playground and buildings totaling 6,822 square metres. The school provides education equivalent to Japan's elementary and junior high curricula and is recognized by MEXT. Established on September 1, 1964 by the Delhi Japanese Association, it is operated by the GAKKO BUNKA EDUCATION SOCIETY. Facilities include an indoor gym (706 m²) and an indoor pool (25 m × 15 m, six lanes). The school resumed facility use in January 2023 after COVID closures, with access to pool, gym, grounds, and PTA room under updated guidelines. The program includes Grade-specific career guidance, workplace experiences, and study trips; language assessments (Kanji Proficiency Test). Cultural activities, sports events, and PTA involvement are integral to community life here.

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POCKET B & C, SECTOR-A, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI 110070, INDIA

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The Essentials

Japanese School New Delhi has 264 pupils, instruction in Japanese.

Location
The school is located at Sector-A, Pocket B & C, VASANT KUNJ, New Delhi, India. ZIP 110070. It is located in the Vasant Kunj area and is accessible by local roads.

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary (Primary); Middle (Lower Secondary). The attached Kindergarten provides preschool education; the main school offers elementary and middle school education.

Country affiliation
Japan

Bus service
Bus service is available. Routes are determined by the Bus Operation Committee. The monthly fee is 9,500 INR per student. If seats are not available, a waiting list may apply. Buses aim to reach the school by 8:15 am, and ride time is generally within 60 minutes.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Japanese School New Delhi ranges from INR 372,000 to INR 540,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- School (entry to elementary/middle school): INR 300,000 one-time admission fee for new entrants. INR 150,000 admission fee applies for students entering from the school's attached kindergarten.
- Kindergarten (入園金): INR 250,000 one-time admission fee (applies at time of enrolment).

Tuition fees (by year group / schedule)

- Elementary & Middle School (all grades): Tuition INR 31,000 per month. Billing is by half-year (terms: April–September and October–March). This monthly figure yields: per half-year term (6 months) INR 186,000 and per academic year (12 months) INR 372,000.

- Kindergarten (保育料): INR 45,000 per month, billed as a lump sum for each half-year (April–September and October–March). This monthly figure yields: per half-year term (6 months) INR 270,000 and per academic year (12 months) INR 540,000.

Transport (school bus) fees

- Bus usage for school students: INR 9,500 per month. Billed in the same half-year installments as tuition; per half-year (6 months) INR 57,000; per year INR 114,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Frequency: Fees for tuition and bus are paid in two installments per academic year: first term (April–September) and second term (October–March). Kindergarten fees follow the same half-year payment pattern.
- Currency and payment medium: All school and bus fees are payable in Indian rupees (INR). Accepted payment methods are bank transfer and cheque; bank transfers from Japan are permitted and specific school bank account details are used for payments. Parents are asked to provide deposit/receipt evidence when requested.
- Prorating / short-term attendance rules: For transfer-in, attendance of the final four days of a month is not charged; for transfer-out, attendance of the first four days of a month is not charged. Specific mid-year refund rules return remaining month balances under the school's established procedures (see Refunds below).

Boarding / Residential provision

- Boarding facilities are not provided. The school operates as a full-time day school for resident children; parents are responsible for daily drop-off/pick-up arrangements (the kindergarten notes parent drop-off/pick-up as the standard).

Other costs and typical additional charges

- School T-shirt (official school T-shirt used for physical education): INR 500 each.
- Textbooks: Textbooks are not distributed at the school at enrolment; families must obtain required Japanese textbooks through the Overseas Children's Educational Foundation channels in advance of arrival. No school price is listed for textbooks.
- Stationery and learning materials: A standard list of required items is provided; most items must be supplied by parents (no comprehensive price list provided). The school notes specific items needed by grade (examples include pencil cases, workbooks, record books, recorder/harmonica, sewing kit for upper primary, swim gear, etc.).
- Kindergarten trial fee: Trial/experience enrolment for kindergarten is charged at INR 1,000 per day where applicable.
- Extra-curricular or outside-instructor lessons: Certain optional lessons taught by external instructors (e.g., some kindergarten activities) carry additional charges; amounts are set per activity and billed separately.

Refund information

- Mid-year withdrawal refunds: If a student withdraws mid-year, the school refunds the remaining months' tuition and bus fees beyond the month immediately following the withdrawal (i.e., remaining full months after the next calendar month are refundable under the school's procedure). Parents must notify the school of the withdrawal date to arrange refund processing.
- Partial-month rule: For transfers into the school, attendance during the last four days of the month is not charged; for transfers out, attendance during the first four days of the month is not charged. This adjustment applies when determining charges for partial-month attendance.

Fee payment options and administrative notes

- Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer and cheque are accepted; bank transfers from Japan are explicitly permitted. When paying by bank transfer, include the payer and student name so receipts can be issued in English if required. Cheques for school tuition and for the school bus committee are handled to designated accounts; parents are asked to separate cheque payments for tuition and bus fees.
- Returned-cheque fees: If a cheque is returned by the bank, any associated bank charges incurred are borne by the payer.
Academics

Japanese School New Delhi teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
The school provides education equivalent to Japan's elementary and junior high school curricula for Japanese children living in New Delhi and its vicinity. It was established on September 1, 1964 by the Delhi Japanese Association and is operated by the GAKKO BUNKA EDUCATION SOCIETY. The curriculum is recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as having an education program equivalent to Japan's domestic elementary and middle school courses. The campus covers a total area of 12,000 m², with a 6,000 m² playground, a building area of 6,822 m², an indoor gym of 706 m², and an indoor pool measuring 25 m × 15 m with 6 lanes. The school operates as a full‑time private educational facility in India.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and conditions for transfer admission. The school requires that the student reside in Delhi or nearby areas and be of elementary or middle school age. The student must have Japanese-language ability to receive instruction in Japanese for the grade to be entered. The guardian must have Japanese-language ability to communicate with the school and must be a regular member or an associate of the Delhi Japanese Association. For transfer into the 9th grade, applications are accepted only if the student can enroll in April; applications after May are not accepted. For other grades (G1–G8), applications within the academic year must be submitted by the end of February.
2. Fees. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the admission fee is 300,000 rupees; entry from affiliated kindergarten costs 150,000 rupees. Tuition is 31,000 rupees per month and the bus fee is 9,500 rupees per month. The school bills these amounts for the same academic year.
3. Payment methods and timing. The admission fee, tuition and bus charges are paid in rupees in two installments: April–September and October–March. Payments are accepted by bank transfer or by check. For attendance days, the count includes weekends and Indian holidays; in the event of transfer-in four days at the end of the month are not charged, and in the event of transfer-out four days at the start of the month are not charged.
4. Textbooks. Transfer students must obtain textbooks from the Overseas Children's Education Foundation before leaving Japan; the school does not distribute textbooks at transfer.
5. Documents after transfer approval. On the transfer day, if the previous school provided the documents listed below, submit them: (1) Guidance record (Shidō-gyōroku) or copy; (2) Health examination certificate (original) including general and dental. If the student is entering Grade 1 in April and leaves Japan before April, or if transferring from an international or local school (excluding those who previously studied under a Japanese curriculum), these documents are not required. A student who remains enrolled in a Japanese school cannot transfer to this school.
6. Uniforms and school supplies. Uniforms and school supplies are prescribed by the school; see the uniforms page for details on items and dress code. Items may need to be arranged before arrival in India.
7. Online application. Those wishing to transfer should complete the online application form. The enrollment flow for the desired date will be emailed afterward. By applying, applicants are considered to have agreed to the school's notices on admission rules and the handling of personal information under the privacy policy.
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