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EIFJ Tokyo offers strong academic and intellectual enrichment through STEM, coding, and inquiry-based programs beyond the classroom. The Science Lab covers mathematics, physics-chemistry, technology, coding, biology, environmental sciences, and geology, with hands-on experiments guided by subject specialists. Coding & Programming courses teach algorithms, block programming, and web development, reinforcing computational thinking. Strategy-focused clubs such as Chess, Checkers, Go, and Reversi promote logical reasoning and problem-solving, and Maths Week and the School Science Festival provide cross-disciplinary inquiry opportunities.
EIFJ Tokyo runs extensive arts and creative offerings. The Art School features visual arts instruction with exhibitions and cross-curricular projects, as described by the art program and its teacher. The Music School provides piano, violin, guitar/ukulele/bass, saxophone, and other instruments, with lessons available to EIFJ students and external participants. A Musical Theatre program runs on campus, and a Dance Club (K-Pop, Hip-hop) is available to students, with performance opportunities at school events.
EIFJ offers a broad slate of language and culture activities beyond the classroom. Japanese language & culture courses are available after school for EIFJ students and external participants, with progression integrated into bilingual and English-dominant pathways. French language & culture courses are offered by certified teachers, with a focus on language and cultural understanding. Additional language/culture options include English Language & Anglo-Saxon Culture, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and German language & culture offerings.
EIFJ provides a thriving mix of social and recreational clubs. Middle school clubs include Reading Club and Cinema Club, while the club lineup also features Press Club, Dance Club, Multi-Sports Club, Rubik's Cube/Chess/Board Games Club, and Dodgeball. The high school program includes similar clubs (e.g., Press Club, Dance Club) and additional activities like Musical Theater, expanding opportunities for social interaction and teamwork.
Holiday School at EIFJ emphasizes community involvement, with activities that include intergenerational visits and community support initiatives. The program description notes language, science, music, sports, and art activities during holidays, along with opportunities for social development and transitions into EIFJ programs. In addition, the school fosters community engagement through events and partnerships linked to its festival and outreach activities.
EIFJ provides leadership-oriented opportunities through student clubs such as Press Club, which produces school newspapers and online publications, conducts interviews, and develops writing and reporting skills. Dance and Musical Theatre programs cultivate teamwork, presentation, and performance abilities, while other clubs like Dance Club and Film/Media activities foster public speaking and collaboration. These clubs help students develop communication, creativity, and professional-style collaboration in preparation for further study.
A wide range of sports and fitness options supports student wellbeing. Hexagon FC & Hexagon Multi-Sport offer soccer and a broad set of athletic activities with trained coaches, while Multi-Sports and other physical education offerings are integrated into after-school programs. EIFJ's campus facilities include a rooftop garden, indoor gym, and access to nearby municipal gyms, supporting active, outdoorsy, and wellness-oriented experiences. Bus services and a year-round cafeteria also contribute to a balanced daily life for students.
EIFJ (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise) is an international school located in Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, in the northern part of Tokyo. The school welcomes students from 18 months to 15 years of age, covering early years, primary and middle school levels. EIFJ offers several academic pathways, including a program aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stream, alongside multilingual options using French, English and Japanese as languages of instruction. The campus includes dedicated spaces such as a science laboratory, art and music rooms and sports facilities. EIFJ is particularly known for its extensive after-school program, which includes language and culture classes, coding and programming, science activities, musical theatre, ballet. Team sports includes its Hexagon FC and multisport programs. A distinctive school tradition highlighted by EIFJ is the weekly Monday morning assembly, during which students sing the French and Japanese national anthems, with an additional anthem introduced each month to reflect international awareness.
