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Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Japanese
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Al Sanad School Japan is located at 2 Chome-3-1 Haracho, with the school noting access from Shinden/Dokkyo Station, approximately 8 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot. The school offers education from Primary School starting at age 6 and continues into secondary education, including IGCSE and A Level programmes, with Cambridge examination fees referenced in its official fee documents. Daily routines include a scheduled morning tahfiz session. The school also states that clubs are offered alongside the academic programme. Al Sanad School Japan organises structured academic activities such as an English Internal Competition, with separate categories for primary and secondary students. For older students, the school also describes providing overseas opportunities, including a study tour and Umrah trip, as part of its broader educational activities.
2 Chome-3-1 Haracho, Sōka, Saitama 340-0048, Japan
The Essentials
Al Sanad School Japan has instruction in English.
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.
Stages
Primary School; Junior Highschool; IGCSE A LEVEL; Namiki Highschool; YUAI School Japan.
Type
Co-educational
Additional learning support
No publicly published SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions are described in the official materials.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed.
Religious affiliation
Islamic
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).
Bus service
Bus service is not offered.
Fees
Annual tuition at Al Sanad School Japan ranges from JPY 2,250,000 to JPY 2,970,000 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
Al Sanad School Japan teaches Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.
Mental Wellbeing
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
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.
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.)
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.
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.
FAQs
What curriculum does Al Sanad School follow?
The school offers Primary, Junior High School, IGCSE and A Level programmes within a Cambridge examination framework. The curriculum integrates Islamic values with academic study and includes daily morning Tahfiz sessions.
What age range does the school serve?
Al Sanad School serves students aged 6 to 18 across Primary School, Junior High School, and IGCSE/A Level programmes.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from approximately JPY 2,250,000 to JPY 2,970,000 depending on level and residency status. A registration fee of JPY 10,000 and one-time enrolment fees from JPY 100,000 to JPY 160,000 apply.
What is the school's religious affiliation?
Al Sanad School is an Islamic school. Daily morning Tahfiz sessions, Summer Quran Intensive programmes, and Islamic-themed cultural performances are part of school life.
What languages are taught?
English, Japanese, and Arabic are taught. English and Arabic appear as standard curriculum subjects, and Japanese is taught by professional language teachers.
What are the school hours?
Official hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday. Primary classes run 9:00-15:00 with Morning Tahfiz from 8:00-8:40. Friday ends at 14:20.
Is there a school uniform?
Yes. Students wear formal uniforms with white shirts and dark grey trousers/skirts for boys and pinafore dresses for girls, with seasonal variations for summer and winter.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Activities include English Internal Competitions, KG Summer School, Summer Camp, Summer Quran Intensive, Sports Day, and cultural performances developed in collaboration with Yuai School Japan.
Where is the school located?
Al Sanad is at 2-chome-3-1 Haracho, Soka, Saitama, in the greater Tokyo region. Access is via Shinden/Dokkyo Station, about an 8-minute bus ride away.
When was the school founded?
The school was founded in 2022, growing from an earlier community effort called YUAI International Islamic School. It recently announced a move to a larger Al Sanad Campus.
How do I apply?
Submit the online application form with two passport photos and medical records. A JPY 10,000 registration fee is payable upon submission. Assessments follow for eligible applicants.
Is there a parent community?
Yes. The school maintains active parent involvement through workshops, such as a Parents' Workshop bridging medicine and the Quran, and community events including Sports Day.
