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Social and emotional learning is supported through the Early Years Foundation Stage Personal, Social and Emotional Development focus, with Clarence staff providing guidance in a nurturing environment to help children feel safe, happy and valued.
Clarence International School does not offer dedicated SEN programs; admission may be granted to pupils whose learning requirements can be met within the mainstream program, with some support for physical difficulties possible within campus constraints and the potential for additional costs if significant support is required.
Explicit EAL provisions are not publicly disclosed; English language development is emphasized through a text-rich learning environment, and the school offers a Japanese language programme for preschoolers to support language development and school entry, with informal English assessments used for some classes during admissions.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a staff team that provides care and emotionally supportive guidance, with a clear emphasis on developing personal, social and emotional skills and ensuring children feel safe, happy and included.
A formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (version V2024.2.0, effective 5 February 2025) designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead, outlines safeguarding procedures, external contacts, staff training requirements and safeguarding responsibilities for all staff and visitors, and states that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Clarence International School is a British international pre-prep school in Minami-Aoyama, described as being in the heart of Tokyo. It serves children from 18 months to 6 years old and follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum of England. Learning includes a strong arts component: the school highlights weekly music lessons with specialist teachers and visual art experiences such as sculpture, printmaking and ceramics. Outdoor learning is built in through frequent time in nearby parks and “Muddy Parks.” In the Rainbow class, children also begin structured technology learning, including typing, LEGO coding, Scratch and robotics. Beyond the school day, children can join termly clubs and the school states it operates its own bus service for routes and excursions.
