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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.
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.
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.
Learning Tree International School in Tokyo operates Prekinder through Middle School across campuses: Kiba and Tsukishima. It offers an American curriculum with a pathway to the IB Diploma Programme. All core classes are taught in English, with Reading and Speaking and integrated Japanese language support to encourage bilingual development. The school maintains small class sizes and assigns homeroom teachers for core subjects, while Arts and other disciplines are taught by specialized teachers. The Arts Program covers fine arts, art history, music, drama, physical education and health. Weekly ukulele and Hula classes are part of ECAP, which also includes piano, swimming and Japanese lessons from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on weekdays. After-school and Summer English programs extend language learning and target English-proficiency milestones. The school provides guidance for post-9th-grade pathways to international schools. Facilities are distributed across campuses with a focus on English-language learning and a calendar of activities for families.
