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1. Inquiry and initial contact. The Aoyoko Campus houses Shinagawa International School's Early Learning Center for ages 3–5 and operates within the IB continuum, so you can ask about the ELC program, facilities, class sizes, and the school's IB framework. The admissions team can discuss age eligibility, program fit, and next steps. This first step is typically used to clarify availability and to request information about scheduling a visit.
2. School visit. A school visit can be arranged through the admissions page or the School Visit Reservation form. A visit is highly recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of the environment, but it is not mandatory for applicants. The visit provides an on-site sense of the Aoyoko Campus, classrooms, and learning spaces.
3. Application submission. Complete and submit the online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of 40,000 JPY. The application form submission is a required step to move forward in the admissions process. You can initiate this via the Apply for Admission link on the site.
4. Required documents and fees. After submitting the application, provide the required supporting documents as specified by Admissions Guidelines and ensure the transfer/application fee is paid. The process includes a document screening step, and additional documents may be requested during review. This stage sets the foundation for the formal assessment that follows.
5. Assessment and interview. Successful applicants are invited to an interview and assessment. For students in Grade 1 and above, a MAP Test is administered to evaluate English, reading, and mathematics in addition to the interview. These assessments help determine fit and placement within the IB continuum.
6. Admissions decision. The admissions team reviews the interview and assessment results and notifies applicants within a few weeks. Accepted students receive an official acceptance letter and enrollment instructions; if not admitted, feedback is provided to explain the decision. A range of outcomes exists (Acceptance, Waiting Pool, Rejection) as outlined in the Admissions Guidelines.
7. Enrollment. Upon acceptance, families complete the enrollment process and arrange the required school fee payments. Enrollment details, including any bank account information, are provided as part of the Enrollment procedures. The enrollment step finalizes participation in the upcoming intake.
8. Fees context (for budgeting). For the 2025–2026 school year, fees are fixed from August 2025 to June 2026 and are typically reviewed annually with any changes announced by the end of May. It is important to verify current figures during the admissions process, as fees can be updated for the next year.
Waitlist/Pool: The Admissions Guidelines outline that an acceptance outcome can include a Waiting Pool in addition to Acceptance or Rejection. This Waiting Pool indicates that some applicants may be kept for consideration if spaces become available. The specific criteria, timing, and movement from Waiting Pool to Enrollment are not detailed publicly beyond this framework, and the Waiting Pool outcome is catalogued as a formal admission result.
Shinagawa International School’s Aoyoko Campus is its Early Learning Center for children aged 3 to 5 in Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa (Tokyo). Children begin with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Early Years curriculum, which was introduced at this facility in 2025 and is delivered through a play-based approach that encourages curiosity, inquiry and exploration. The campus includes a safe outdoor playground for physical development, creativity and social interaction. SIS teaches in English (with Japanese taught as a subject) and the school also offers a school bus service with features such as GPS tracking and bus attendants. Families can also access SIS after-school activities (school-wide) that include options like art, music, drama, coding and sports.
