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Aoba-Japan International School - Meguro Campus

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,908,000 - 2,120,000
Ages 2 - 6 years
Pupil numbers 790
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

Aoba-Japan International School's Meguro Campus caters specifically to early education for children aged 18 months to six years. Located in Tokyo's Aobadai neighborhood, the campus operates across two adjacent buildings: one dedicated to toddlers and another for four- to six-year-olds. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), delivering transdisciplinary units in English. Students participate in a distinctive After School Program that features Taiko drumming, violin instruction, calligraphy, and STEAM activities. For older kindergarteners (K4 and K5), swimming lessons run throughout the academic year. The campus serves hot lunches prepared in halal-certified facilities by Cezars Kitchen, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus daily. The school caps class sizes at 16 children with two educators per room, ensuring individualized attention. K5 graduates from Meguro transition directly into Grade 1 at Aoba’s larger Hikarigaoka campus.

www.japaninternationalschool.com

2 Chome-11-5 Aobadai, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0042, Japan

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The Essentials

Aoba-Japan International School - Meguro Campus has 790 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Aoba-Japan International School operates across three Tokyo campuses: Meguro Campus (K2-K5) in Meguro-ku; Hikarigaoka Campus (K3-G9) in Nerima-ku; and Bunkyo Campus (G10-G12) in Bunkyo-ku. The Hikarigaoka campus sits in a residential area about 30 minutes from central Tokyo and is within a short walk of Hikarigaoka Station on the Toei Oedo Line; Meguro and Bunkyo campuses are similarly situated near major rail access in their neighbourhoods.

Stages
Meguro Campus serves kindergarten through Grade 5 (K2–K5). Hikarigaoka Campus serves Kindergarten through Grade 9 (K3–G9). Bunkyo Campus serves Grades 10–12 (G10–G12). An online option, Aoba Global Campus, offers G11–G12 via Online IBDP.

Type
Private, international, co-educational day school. It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the GLD pathway; there are no on-site boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
There are representations of over 40 nationalities in the community. Approximately half of students hold Japanese passports, including many returnees or dual nationals. Official statistics list 46 nationalities represented among students, reflecting a diverse international body.

Additional learning support
The school provides an inclusive support program with a co-teaching model across PYP, MYP, DP, and GLD. Support includes language and literacy assistance, curriculum adaptations, wellbeing and behavior support, and environmental/sensory accommodations, delivered through collaboration among teachers, counselors, and families.

Country affiliation
The school is based in Japan and operates as a private international school with no formal country affiliation beyond its Japanese location and accreditation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation; the school describes itself as secular and welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds.

School day structure
School days run 8:30 to 15:30 for Kinder to Grade 9, and 9:30 to 15:30 for Grades 10 to 12.

Bus service
The school bus service is outsourced to Tosho bus company and operates eight routes across central Tokyo. Buses have seat belts, GPS tracking, and emergency supplies, with bus attendants on each vehicle. A shuttle is available from Hikarigaoka Station to the campus, and some routes are available to Secondary students depending on capacity.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Aoba-Japan International School - Meguro Campus ranges from JPY 1,908,000 to JPY 2,120,000 for 2026/27.

Application and One-time Enrollment Fees

- Application fee (per student, non-refundable): ¥23,000.
- Registration fee (new students, one-time): ¥320,000.
- Building Development fee (new students, one-time): ¥320,000.
- Family Community Membership fee (annual, per family): ¥12,500.

Annual Tuition fees (per school year) and per-installment amounts

- Kindergarten K2: Annual ¥1,908,000. If paid in two installments, each installment = ¥954,000.
- Kindergarten K3–K5: Annual ¥2,120,000. If paid in two installments, each installment = ¥1,060,000.
- Grades 1–5: Annual ¥2,332,000. If paid in two installments, each installment = ¥1,166,000.
- Grades 6–12: Annual ¥2,650,000. If paid in two installments, each installment = ¥1,325,000.
- Online IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12, Online): Annual ¥1,650,000. If paid in two installments, each installment = ¥825,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is payable either in one payment or in two installments. Families may choose one or two payments.
- Standard due dates for the one- or two-payment options: first installment or single payment due by 15 June; second installment (if chosen) due by 15 November. New-student payments may be payable at the time of registration.
- For students entering after the school year commences, tuition is calculated on the school's four quarters; attendance for any portion of a quarter requires payment of the entire quarter. Building Maintenance and Family Community Membership Fees are billed in full with the first tuition invoice and are not prorated for mid-year entry.
- Late payments incur arrears charges: 1.20% per month, compounded monthly, on overdue accounts. Serious delinquency may result in restricted access to class attendance, reports, and transcripts.

Boarding

- Aoba-Japan International School does not offer boarding facilities; students must reside with their parent(s)/guardian(s). No boarding fees apply.

Other recurring and optional fees

- Building Maintenance Fee (annual): published schedules list this fee as billed annually; published examples for recent fee years show amounts in the range reported at ¥154,000–¥200,000 depending on campus/year. This fee is billed in full with the first tuition invoice.
- School Lunch fees and School Bus (transport) fees are charged separately from tuition and are billed in addition to the annual tuition. These services are optional and invoiced separately. School Lunch and Bus fees are refundable if withdrawal occurs before the published deadlines for semester refunds.
- School Trip Fee: mandatory for participation in compulsory curriculum trips; typically invoiced separately.
- After-School Program (ASP), Summer School and other extracurricular programme fees are charged separately and are generally non-refundable once the programme begins. Summer programme registration and fees follow separate published schedules.
- Uniform: all students are required to have a school uniform; uniform items and costs are charged separately. Daily uniform wear may be optional at some campuses.
- English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) / Inclusion or Communications Support fees may be charged when a student requires additional, program-specific support; amounts vary by programme and placement.

Sibling discount

- Sibling discounts apply: published examples show a 10% discount on the second child's tuition and 15% on subsequent children; the discount is applied to full-year tuition and adjusted in the final tuition payment.

Refunds and cancellation

- Application fee, Registration fee and Building Development fee are non-refundable.
- Refund deadlines for semester tuition and related fees:
- Withdrawal or enrollment cancellation by 31 July: full refund of First Semester tuition, Communications Support and Inclusion Support fees; Building Maintenance and Family Community Membership Fees refunded if withdrawal by 31 July.
- Withdrawal or notification of withdrawal by 8 January: full refund of Second Semester tuition, Communications Support and Inclusion Support fees. No refunds after these dates for the respective semester. Attendance of six days or more in a semester constitutes full-semester attendance and is not eligible for a refund.
- Leave of absence (semester-based): upon approval, 50% of tuition will be waived during an approved leave of absence; other fees are not billed for the leave term. Building Maintenance and Family Community Membership Fees will not be refunded for a leave taken in the second semester.
- Re-entry fees for students returning after withdrawal are charged as specified (examples: re-entry in same school year ¥100,000; next school year ¥150,000; second school year ¥200,000); cancellation of re-entry is subject to the Refund Policy.

Fee payment methods and invoicing

- The school uses an online Parent Portal (Veracross) for admissions and parent account access; invoicing and payments are managed through that system. Families receive invoicing details and payment instructions via the billing process.
- Typical accepted payment methods for schools using the Veracross Parent Portal include credit card payments and bank transfers/wire transfers; families should follow the payment instructions on their Aoba invoice for the available payment methods and any processing fees.
Academics

Aoba-Japan International School - Meguro Campus teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 2 to 6.

Curriculum
Aoba-Japan International School offers an IB continuum from early years to senior secondary: K2; K3–G6 in the Primary Years Programme (PYP); G7–G10 in the Middle Years Programme (MYP); and G11–G12 with either the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the Global Leadership Diploma (GLD). The PYP (ages 3–12) emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and develops core values such as global leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, effective communication, and wise risk-taking. The MYP (Grades 7–10) provides subject-linked inquiry across languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and arts, with assessment via internal tasks and external moderation where appropriate. The DP requires six subjects across languages, humanities, science, mathematics, and arts, plus Theory of Knowledge, a 4,000-word Extended Essay, and a service component, with external examinations; an Online DP is also offered as a pilot. The GLD is a flexible, two-year senior pathway with a Leadership Coach, awarding the Aoba High School Diploma and enabling online or on-campus study. English is the language of instruction, with integrated Japanese language studies and language support where needed; the school's IB credential is complemented by CIS and NEASC accreditation.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Plan entry timing and grade placement. Aoba-Japan International School follows an August–June academic year, with a September 1 cutoff date used for age placements. K2 students may join the Meguro campus from 18 months old, while K3 (3 years old) must be toilet trained; placement for K4–G12 is based on the student's completed or current grade level, with the principal's discretion in some cases. English is the language of instruction in all grades, and students not yet fluent may participate in an inclusive in-class support program; at least one parent/guardian must be able to communicate in English with school staff. Visa assistance is not provided, and housing is not offered; families should plan accordingly. (These placement rules and language expectations are part of the admissions framework.)

Scholarships
Step 3. Current status of financial aid and scholarships. The school states that there is no financial aid available for newly enrolled students at present. Historically, a Global Leaders Scholarship was announced in 2022, funded by the Ohmae Endowment, offering up to to JPY 4,000,000 per year toward tuition and living expenses; it was described as supporting talented students for paths to leading universities, but there is no indication that this program is active today. Families should not expect ongoing scholarships for new entrants, beyond any non-scholarship supports such as in-class English language assistance.

Waitlist
Step 2. Review the admissions cycle and waitlist expectations. For 2026–2027 entry, applications are being accepted for August 2026 across all grades and campuses, with the first-round interviews typically conducted after a December 2025 online submission and January 2026 review. For the 2025–2026 cycle, some grades may already be full and waitlists may be considered for Semester 2 entry; applications are accepted year-round depending on grade vacancy. Some grades may fill quickly, so families on waitlists should expect possible contact if spaces reopen.
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