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Learning Tree International School - Kiba (Elementary and Middle School Campus)

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,130,000 - 2,043,770
Ages 6 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 24
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Part of
Learning Tree International School
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 14
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Learning Tree International School in Kiba, Tokyo, offers an American curriculum with an integrated Japanese language track, catering to students from six months through Middle School. The campus supports varied learning paths, including a unique Dual-Schooling program designed for children attending local Japanese schools who want to maintain their English proficiency. Core subjects are taught in English by homeroom teachers, while specialists instruct the Arts Program, covering art history, drama, and physical education. Classrooms are outfitted with projectors to integrate technology like Khan Academy and Micro:bit. A standout feature is the Extra Curricular Activity Program (ECAP) running daily from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, which includes piano, swimming, and their signature weekly ukulele and Hula classes. Students also participate in the annual Nature Camp in Kamogawa. Operating in a predominantly residential area, the school focuses on small class sizes, capping elementary classes at 18 students to support individual attention.

This campus is part of Learning Tree International School

2 Chome-17-13 Kiba, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0042, Japan

The Essentials

Learning Tree International School - Kiba (Elementary and Middle School Campus) has 24 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Location
Locations are in Tokyo, Japan. Kiba Campus (Prekinder to Middle School) is at 5-6-30 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042, 5-minute walk from Kiba Station. Kiba Elementary and Middle School are at 2-17-13 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042. Tsukishima Campus (Prekinder & Elementary) is at 2-14-12, Tsukishima, 4F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0052, a 5-minute walk from Tsukishima Station. The school teaches in English.

Stages
Prekinder; Elementary (Full-Time and Dual-Schooling); Middle School

Type
International school (Preschool to Middle School)

Country affiliation
Japan
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Healthy lunch is provided with no preservatives; ingredients come from Hokkaido or western Japan, are organic or low-chemical, and use natural seasonings with olive or rapeseed oil. The menu emphasizes fish, vegetables, and vegetarian options; chicken and pork are free-range, with meals kept above 65C and served within 2 hours of cooking; water is reverse-osmosis filtered; requests to remove specific foods are not accepted. Weekly lunch pattern is Monday: Fish and vegetables; Tuesday: Vegetarian; Wednesday: Chicken or Pork and vegetables; Thursday: Vegetarian; Friday: Fish and vegetables.

Governance and Ownership
Operated by General Incorporated Association Learning Tree International School
Fees

Annual tuition at Learning Tree International School - Kiba (Elementary and Middle School Campus) ranges from JPY 1,130,000 to JPY 2,043,770 for 2026/27.

Application & entrance / examination fees

- External application / group entrance exam fee: ¥15,000 (external applicants); internal applicants are invoiced ¥10,000. The group (standard) entrance exam fee of ¥18,000 and the individual (private) entrance exam fee of ¥80,000 are also used for admissions where noted. Application and entrance/exam fees are non‑refundable.

Admission (entrance) fee

- Mandatory entrance (admission) fee at enrolment: ¥198,000. Reduced entrance fee for Learning Tree graduates (LT Prekinder graduates): ¥55,000.

Tuition: Full‑time (Elementary & Middle School)

- Tax status: amounts below are shown inclusive of tax where indicated.

- One‑year (annual) payment option (one‑year lump sum; options and entrance fee excluded): ¥1,553,050 for the school year shown in the published fee schedule.

- Per‑term breakdown when paying by term (semester amounts shown as component lines):
- Semester 1 (breakdown):
- Tuition: ¥450,100.
- Facility fee (+ digital): ¥106,900.
- Material fee (+ digital): ¥52,700.
- Security & insurance: ¥11,700.
- Lunch: ¥71,250.
- Yearbook: ¥0.
- Semester 1 subtotal: ¥692,650.
- Semester 2 (breakdown):
- Tuition: ¥870,100.
- Facility fee (+ digital): ¥206,750.
- Material fee (+ digital): ¥101,970.
- Security & insurance: ¥22,550.
- Lunch: ¥137,750.
- Yearbook: ¥12,000.
- Semester 2 subtotal: ¥1,351,120.
- Note: the fee schedule provides both a one‑year lump sum amount and the semester component totals above; the one‑year lump sum is presented as the single‑payment option.

Tuition: Dual‑schooling program

- One‑year (annual) payment option (one‑year lump sum; options and entrance fee excluded): ¥1,130,000 for the school year shown in the published fee schedule.

- Per‑term breakdown for the dual‑schooling program:
- Semester 1 (breakdown):
- Tuition: ¥385,000.
- Facility fee (+ digital): ¥22,000.
- Material fee (+ digital): ¥62,150.
- Snack / lunch (summer school lunch included): ¥28,160.
- Yearbook: ¥0.
- Semester 1 subtotal: ¥497,310.
- Semester 2 (breakdown):
- Tuition: ¥478,500.
- Facility fee (+ digital): ¥26,400.
- Material fee (+ digital): ¥97,460.
- Snack / lunch: ¥35,090.
- Yearbook: ¥12,000.
- Semester 2 subtotal: ¥649,450.
- Note: the dual‑schooling per‑term subtotals and the one‑year lump sum are both shown as payment options in the published schedule.

Optional classes and services (examples and term pricing)

- Full‑time program optional classes (sample semester pricing):
- Japanese class (3 days/week): Semester 1 ¥315,000; Semester 2 ¥609,000.
- Japanese class (5 days/week): Semester 1 ¥525,000; Semester 2 ¥1,015,000.
- ESL (5 days/week): Semester 1 ¥525,000; Semester 2 ¥1,015,000.
- Debate (2×/week, Grade 3+): Semester 1 ¥210,000; Semester 2 ¥406,000.
- Project (weekly): Semester 1 ¥105,000; Semester 2 ¥203,000.
- Broadcasting / Newspaper: Semester 1 ¥105,000; Semester 2 ¥203,000.
- Sports Exploration: Semester 1 ¥105,000; Semester 2 ¥203,000.
- Summer school (2 weeks): until 2:00 pm ¥105,000; until 6:00 pm ¥180,000 (per published schedule).

- Routine optional services (examples shown in the published schedule):
- Sitter pick‑up / transportation (where available): Semester 1 and Semester 2 fees shown in the schedule (dual and full‑time pages show different sitter/bus option prices); see the listed per‑semester amounts in the schedule.
- Pick‑up special accommodation / drop‑off special accommodation: specific per‑semester prices are published for these services.
- Leave‑of‑absence (per semester): spring/autumn ¥40,000; summer/winter ¥30,000 (amounts shown as term fees for leave).

Other recurring / one‑off costs

- Uniforms: New full‑time students should purchase the uniform package at enrollment — boys ¥87,160; girls ¥96,960 (uniform package prices shown in the published schedule).

- Yearbook: a yearbook fee (¥12,000) appears in the Semester 2 cost lines where applicable.

- School bus: a fixed bus fee applies for bus pick‑up/drop‑off at fixed stops; if a student lives more than 8 km from the school the published schedule indicates the bus fee is doubled. Separate pick‑up / special accommodation fees are listed where required.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- To secure an offered place after successful admission, the mandatory entrance fee plus either the full one‑year payment or the Semester 1 payment must be transferred within two weeks of receiving the offer/result; completion of the bank transfer finalizes enrollment.

- Application and entrance exam payments (application fee / entrance exam fee) are collected by bank transfer to the school account listed in the admissions instructions; the application/entrance fees are non‑refundable. The published materials provide the bank details for these transfers.

Refunds and absence policy

- Application and entrance/exam fees are non‑refundable.

- The published program policies state that refunds are not provided for make‑ups or absences due to personal circumstances (no refund for absence/missed days in routine programs).

Boarding

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's tuition and fee schedules; the published schedules and program descriptions cover day (pre‑k, kindergarten, elementary and middle) programmes and optional services (transport, after‑school options) only.

Fee payment methods and practical notes

- Bank transfer is the established payment method for application fees and for admission/enrolment transfers (account details and transfer instructions appear in the published admissions material). No automatic listing of credit‑card payment acceptance appears in the published tuition and admissions pages; specific payment methods for recurring tuition (other than transfer instructions for deposits/payments) are provided in the school's enrollment instructions where applicable.

Summary of key numeric items (presented clearly)

- Application / group exam: ¥15,000 (external) / ¥10,000 (internal invoice); group exam fee reference ¥18,000; private/individual exam ¥80,000. Application/exam fees non‑refundable.
- Entrance fee: ¥198,000 (LT graduates ¥55,000).
- Full‑time one‑year lump sum (single payment option): ¥1,553,050 (options and entrance fee excluded). Semester component subtotals: Semester 1 ¥692,650; Semester 2 ¥1,351,120 (component breakdowns listed above).
- Dual‑schooling one‑year lump sum (single payment option): ¥1,130,000 (options and entrance fee excluded). Semester component subtotals: Semester 1 ¥497,310; Semester 2 ¥649,450 (component breakdowns listed above).
- Uniform package (new students): boys ¥87,160; girls ¥96,960.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Learning Tree International School - Kiba (Elementary and Middle School Campus) teaches American Curriculum for students aged 6 to 14.

Curriculum
The school teaches entirely in English, and English classes (Reading and Speaking) are divided by levels rather than by age. It maintains low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure an attentive and responsive learning environment. Main subjects include mathematics up to elementary school grade 1 level, science, social studies, physical education and music, with art and other aesthetic activities. Weekly ukulele and Hula classes and a broad programme of extra curricular activities are conducted in English, including excursions, Sports Day, concerts, Halloween and Christmas parties, and school camps. An ECAP (Extra Curricular Activity Program) runs from 2 to 3 pm on weekdays, offering piano lessons, swimming, sports and Japanese lessons. After School and Summer School English classes extend English education, focusing on presentation, discussion and essay writing to help students progress toward English proficiency, with targets related to Eiken exams by the end of elementary school and at graduation.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide an attentive and responsive learning environment.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Learning Tree emphasizes happiness as essential for emotional well-being and aims to create a safe learning environment for all students. The school seeks to foster empathetic, responsible lifelong learners who contribute to their global community and to develop a growth mindset. English language development is central, with events and everyday activities conducted in English to support social and linguistic growth. There is a Family Support System to help families participate when convenient. The school conducts regular parent–teacher conferences and open class moments to discuss students' social-emotional progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All core classes are held in English. English is an essential tool for communication and self-expression. The school supports bilingual development by offering Japanese language activities through after-school ECAP and related programs. Teachers are experienced native English speakers from diverse backgrounds. Language progression is supported through level-based English classes designed to accommodate different abilities.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a core consideration in the school's approach. The environment is designed to be safe and supportive to promote emotional development. An on‑call school counselor is available to assist with emotional needs and well-being. The school maintains a low student‑to‑teacher ratio to provide attentive, responsive support. Regular communications with families through conferences and progress updates help monitor wellbeing. After‑school activities and ECAP contribute to balanced development and social engagement.

Safeguarding
Safety and safeguarding are priorities, with a clear commitment to the safety and well-being of students, staff, and communities. The school employs security measures such as a video intercom and coordinates with local authorities to ensure safety. Health-related guidance can involve health professionals when needed, including coordination with St. Luke's International Hospital. Parents and teachers engage in ongoing communication through conferences and progress reporting to support safe, accountable practices. The school also emphasizes structured, monitored activities and an open environment to support safeguarding.
Parent Experience

History
Learning Tree International School operates in Tokyo, offering Prekinder to Middle School with age groups from 6 months to 2 years, 2–3/3–4, and 4–5/5–6, plus Grade 1 to Grade 6. Our teachers come from diverse backgrounds and are native English speakers, and all main classes are held in English. In classes other than English, nenchou (highest), nenchuu (middle) and nenshou (lowest) are used as a grading framework, and each class has its own dedicated teacher. An Extracurricular Activities Program runs from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on weekdays, and we offer After School and Summer School English classes to extend learning. The school became a member of the CIS Council of International Schools on July 1, 2022.

Community
The school welcomes kids from all over the world and aims to raise global citizens with a growth mindset. English is the language of instruction; English classes are held entirely in English and events are conducted in English. Weekly events include excursions, Sports Day, concerts, Halloween and Christmas parties, and a school camp, with many activities conducted in English. An Extracurricular Activity Program runs 2:00–3:00 pm on weekdays, including piano, swimming, sports, and Japanese lessons. The school emphasizes a partnership with families and provides a Family Support System to assist families; parent involvement is encouraged and regular parent–teacher conferences are held, with progress tests and report cards issued, and an Open Class held once per term.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Family Support System is available to assist families who cannot attend events. The school emphasizes partnership with families not based on financial or demographic criteria but on support for lifelong learning. Parent-teacher conferences are held every term, and a progress test is given at the end of each term with report cards issued. An Open Class is held once per term to showcase student progress. The school maintains open communication channels through the school portal and letters to keep families informed, and guiding statements emphasize active family involvement and regular feedback as part of the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Learning Tree International School operates Preschool through Middle School across two Tokyo campuses: Kiba Campus (Kiba Preschool & Kindergarten, Kiba Elementary School, and Kiba Middle School) at 2-17-13 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, and Tsukishima Campus (Preschool, Kindergarten and Dual-Elementary Program) at 2-14-12 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The school maintains small class sizes with low student-to-teacher ratios and dedicated homeroom teachers for core subjects, while arts and other subjects are taught by specialized teachers. All core classes are conducted in English, with Japanese language instruction integrated throughout the day to support bilingual development. After-school and summer English programs are offered, and an Extra Curricular Activity Program (ECAP) runs from 2:00–3:00 pm on weekdays, including piano lessons, swimming, sports, and Japanese lessons; weekly ukulele and Hula are also part of ECAP. The Arts Program covers fine arts, art history, music, drama, PE, and health, with lessons from specialized teachers; parent engagement is encouraged through open classes and conferences and there is guidance for post-9th-grade pathways including admission to international and local schools.

Academic Facilities
The school's core classes are led by a homeroom teacher, while specialized teachers handle Arts and other subjects; the Arts Program includes fine arts, art history, music, drama, PE, elective PE, and health. English is the language of instruction for most classes, with level-based Reading and Speaking components and low student-to-teacher ratios to support individualized attention. Japanese language learning is integrated throughout the day, with additional options such as after-school Japanese or intensive classes available. After grade 9, the school offers counseling to help students identify suitable educational paths, including admission to Japanese junior high schools, international schools, and boarding schools, with a focus on continuing to high school and beyond. Classes in English and the Arts program are designed to be supported by specialized teachers, with regular opportunities for parent observations and feedback through open classes and conferences.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra Curricular Activity Program (ECAP) runs 2:00–3:00 pm on weekdays and includes piano lessons, swimming classes, sports, and Japanese lessons taught by specialists. Ukulele and Hula classes are part of ECAP on a weekly basis. The school also hosts excursions, Sports Day, concerts, Halloween and Christmas parties, all conducted in English. In addition to ECAP, there are After School and Summer School English programs designed to extend language learning beyond the standard timetable.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Classes are held entirely in English. The school aims for students to become functionally bilingual. The curriculum includes mathematics (up to elementary school grade 1), science, social studies, physical education and music, with theme-based instruction and level-based English classes. After-school and Summer School English classes further extend language learning.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are included in the curriculum. Weekly ukulele and Hula classes are offered. The school also holds concerts and seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas parties, and school camps.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction, and the school aims for functional bilingualism. The program fosters understanding of customs and cultures from different countries to promote a global attitude. Japanese lessons are offered through ECAP.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include the Extracurricular Activity Program (ECAP) with piano, swimming, sports and Japanese lessons. In addition, weekly ukulele and Hula classes are part of the program, and excursions, Sports Day and concerts provide social and recreational experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Learning Tree maintains a safe learning environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Happiness and emotional well-being are emphasized as essential to learning. The curriculum includes physical education and music, with hands-on, engaging methods that encourage curiosity.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in most core classes; Japanese language lessons are provided through ECAP (2:00–3:00 PM on weekdays) as language support. English classes are level-based (Reading and Speaking). After-school and summer English programs support language development and aim for high proficiency, including targets near Eiken level 2 by the end of elementary school and level Pre-1 by graduation. The curriculum also covers mathematics, science, social studies, physical education and music, with a strong emphasis on language development and communication. Low student-to-teacher ratios support individualized attention.

Bilingual Teaching
Main instruction is English, delivered by native English-speaking teachers. English classes (Reading and Speaking) are organized by level rather than by age, and the school aims for students to become functionally bilingual. Japanese language lessons are provided through ECAP (2:00–3:00 PM on weekdays). The Japanese content on the site translates to: Make the most of your time by engaging in a variety of experiences; Enrollment is on a term basis, allowing students to try a range of activities; Selected extracurricular activities are offered at each campus from 2:00 to 3:00 PM after Prekindergarten.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Transfer the application fee of 18,000 yen (tax included) to GMO Aozora Net Bank 516 (Soyokaze) #5300827 Learning Tree International School. The application fee is non-refundable. To schedule an entrance exam privately, the cost is 80,000 yen (tax included).

2. Apply online with ① a copy of the transaction ② applicant's picture attached. The picture will be used for the student ID when the child is officially enrolled.

3. Students will take the entrance exam and have an interview. Parents must also participate in an interview.

4. Result will be sent home by mail.

5. Application Deadline: Please submit online application seven days before the exam date.
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