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MEES offers after‑school programs that extend academic inquiry beyond the classroom. The Preschool Immersion Program supports English language development by integrating immersion into regular activities from 14:00 to 18:00, with mixed‑age groups and online homework support. For elementary students, the PBL + Design Thinking Club extends MEES's project‑based approach into after‑school hours, emphasizing hands‑on science, engineering and environmental challenges; MakerSpace runs on Tue, Wed and Fri from 14:00 to 18:00 with creative builds, and Tech Club covers coding, game design and robotics. English Club and an Elementary English Class provide additional language development after the regular day.
MakerSpace is a hands‑on studio for Creative Builds, with guided prompts and Free Build days. It emphasizes Structures & Architecture, Simple Machines, and Art Meets Engineering, and runs Tue, Wed and Fri from 14:00 to 18:00. Tasty Lab explores food science through cooking projects, kitchen chemistry and global cuisines on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 18:00. English Club supports language development through songs, stories, games and movement‑based activities after school.
MEES integrates strong language and culture components into after‑school offerings. The Preschool Immersion Program supports English language development for children aged 1 to 6, designed for mixed English proficiency levels and integrated with regular classes, running 14:00–18:00 with English language support. Elementary language options include an after‑school English Class ( Sendagi; 17:00–18:00) and an English Club (Hakusan; 14:00–18:00), focused on conversation, literacy and vocabulary.
Judo Club provides an active after‑school option for elementary students, meeting Fridays from 14:00 to 18:00, building coordination, confidence and discipline. English Club offers structured language practice after the regular day, with activities designed to support listening and speaking skills. MakerSpace and Tech Club foster teamwork through collaborative projects, while Tasty Lab combines hands‑on science with cooking activities.
MEES hosts community‑oriented activities that involve families and the school community. The MEES 10th Year Anniversary Festival at the Hakusan campus offers hands‑on activities, student performances and a parent‑organized items bazaar, strengthening community ties. School events and family participation are encouraged as part of a broader engagement with the MEES learning community.
The elementary program includes a PBL + Design Thinking Club that emphasizes collaboration, problem solving and English communication, supporting students' leadership skills in project work. The elementary program is guided by a PBL Coordinator as part of MEES' leadership and program development structure. Afterschool clubs integrate design thinking and project‑based learning to foster teamwork, planning and reflective practice.
MEES The Forest provides regular outdoor sessions that promote creativity, physical activity, resilience and a connection with nature. Judo Club offers a structured physical activity that develops balance, body awareness and confidence. The after‑school program schedule (14:00–18:00) supports families by providing a structured, well‑paced routine for afternoon care and enrichment.
MEES International School’s Sendagi campus in Bunkyo, Tokyo, serves children aged 1 to 6, offering preschool education grounded in a blend of Montessori principles, Reggio Emilia influences and project-based learning that encourages hands-on exploration and natural curiosity. English is the primary language of instruction, and the mixed-age classrooms support collaboration across developmental stages. The preschool’s extended nursery option runs until late afternoon and an optional bus service is available for families. The curriculum integrates science, art, language and social skills through meaningful activities and projects, designed to support early childhood growth. The school also offers an afternoon immersion program to strengthen English communication and classroom engagement. Outdoor experiences such as forest school elements are incorporated across the broader MEES community, adding elements of nature and experiential learning. MEES emphasizes personalized progress with multi-age interaction and project work to nurture confidence, problem-solving and self-expression.
