Japan, Tokyo
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The school has a Shiba Primary & Secondary campus with state-of-the-art labs and workshops equipped with modern equipment and resources to support science learning. The curriculum centers on STEM-focused, project-based learning from preschool through secondary, with science-based inquiry and experimentation guiding learning across ages. The school has multiple campuses across Tokyo, including Tsukishima, Bunkyo, Aoyama, Shirokanedai, Takanawa, Jiyugaoka, Musashi-Shinjo, Musashi-Kosugi, and Shiba Primary & Secondary. Enrichment programs are available for Laurus and non-Laurus students, including Afterschool, Saturday School, and Seasonal Programs. The school emphasizes innovation and entrepreneurship within its curriculum.
The school provides Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level qualifications for upper secondary, with Year 10–11 focusing on IGCSE foundational subjects and Year 12–13 specializing through A-Level study. Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level are offered under the Cambridge International Curriculum, recognized by universities worldwide. The curriculum includes core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and electives like Art & Design, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, and ICT, supporting a broad, internationally aligned academic pathway.
The school offers Afterschool, Saturday School, and Seasonal Programs for Laurus and non-Laurus students. Afterschool activities include Ballet, Dance & Performing Arts, Rhythmic, Art, and Music/Piano for Preschool/Kinder and beyond.
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.