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MEES Hakusan Campus prioritizes social development and collaborative learning; its core beliefs emphasise peer interactions that respect individual differences over competition, and learning is organized around project-based, mixed-age cohorts to build communication, collaboration, and confidence, with MEES The Forest outdoor education further developing social skills and resilience.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, types of SEN supported, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; the School Handbook exists in English and Japanese but content is hosted on Google Drive and requires login to view.
English is the primary language of instruction at MEES Hakusan, with Preschool explicitly stating English as the main language of instruction, and EAL support available through an English immersion program for Preschool and an English Language Support Program for Elementary, plus English-language afterschool clubs.
Mental wellbeing is supported through MEES Forest & Outdoor Education, offering regular outdoor experiences that build physical fitness, social skills, and resilience, alongside wellbeing-oriented clubs and programs.
MEES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child, guided by Japan Council of International Schools standards, with staff following a strict code of conduct, clear reporting protocols, and regular training to address risks.
MEES International School’s Hakusan campus is in Bunkyo, Central Tokyo, about a 5-minute walk from Hakusan Station. Children can join Preschool (ages 1–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12). Preschool combines Montessori and Reggio Emilia influences with hands-on, project-based learning with English as the main language of instruction. Elementary also centers on project-based learning and lists large open spaces plus a Makerspace/workshop and gym studio. A distinctive feature is “MEES The Forest,” described as regular one-day trips for morning/full-day students aged 4 and up, connecting learning with outdoor experiences. Optional bus service is available and Hakusan afterschool options listed by the school include clubs such as Tech Club, MakerSpace builds and Judo.
