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1. Attend an Information Session. In-person visits provide insight into the learning environment where your child will flourish. Information sessions are held regularly in Japanese and English. Sign up for an Information Session or request a private school tour.
2. Application, Required Documents & Fees. Preschool & Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary application forms are downloadable. Check year-level eligibility and additional document requirements using the Useful Information section. A Health Check Certificate is downloadable for Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary; Laurus International staff members will contact your child's current school for the recommendation letter. Examination fees are: Preschool ¥2,200; Kindergarten ¥10,000; Primary ¥25,000; Secondary ¥30,000.
3. Student Exam and Parent Meeting. Assessments are required for some grade levels; timing is communicated by the Admissions team. New Preschool and Kindergarten do not have admissions assessments, but a trial lesson is required; Kindergarten has in-class assessments for English reading, writing and speaking. Primary and Secondary students are assessed for English and Math; results are issued within one month of completing the assessment.
4. Enrollment Notification and Additional Information. After enrollment, next steps include submission of final documents, enrollment fees, ordering uniforms and textbooks, and preparation for the Entrance Ceremony. Age eligibility for programs is: Preschool from 1.5 years; Kindergarten from 3 to 5 years (as of April 1, 2025); Primary from over 6 years old; Secondary from over 11 years old (lower) or over 15 years old (upper) (as of April 1, 2025). Parent communications for Primary and Secondary are in English, and English language ability is not required for parents.
Laurus International School of Science in Tokyo provides a continuous pathway from preschool to upper secondary with a focus on STEM, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Cambridge International Curriculum guides learning from Primary through IGCSE and A Levels, complemented by the Laurus Innovator Program to deepen STEM and entrepreneurship. In Preschool and Kindergarten, English language foundations and science basics are established; from Primary onward, students engage with Cambridge courses while tackling hands-on projects. The school operates on multiple Tokyo campuses, including the Shiba Primary & Secondary site with modern labs and workshops supporting project-based science learning. Enrichment options, Afterschool, Saturday School and Seasonal Programs extend learning beyond the classroom, and ESL supports language development. Laurus was founded in 2001 by Mr Kiyomi Hioki and Mrs Mami Hioki. It joined the Council of International Schools in 2024 and opened Upper Secondary under Cambridge in 2025, with Round Square Candidate status achieved in 2026. The school is recognized for its focus on science education within Japan's international education landscape.
