Aoba-Japan International School

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.)

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.

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.