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The Montessori School of Tokyo hosts academic competitions such as the MST Spelling Bee and the MST Book Bowl. The library supports independent study with over 10,000 volumes and is available for quiet reading and research during the school day. Since 2014, MST has offered Japan's first adolescent Montessori program to extend learning into adolescence.
Music Studios are open daily and equipped with a piano, recorders, flutes, percussion instruments, and more. Opened in 2014, the Art Studio provides space for small-group lessons and individual work in arts, design, and crafts. These studios serve as hubs for student creativity alongside the library and other facilities.
Korean Culture Week is part of MST's cultural programming, featuring Hangul language activities. Hangul language activities and demonstrations of Korean culture are highlighted during Korea Week. The Grove rooftop garden hosts various events throughout the year as part of MST's cultural and community programming.
MST runs a three-week Summer Camp with art, music, and crafts, with access to the MST Garden and nearby parks. The Gardens provide spaces for study, play, relaxation, and socializing across age groups. Student life also includes competitions such as the MST Spelling Bee and Book Bowl, which foster teamwork and social interaction.
Middle School students engage in hands-on community activity through a rooftop garden and micro-economy enterprises that are central to MST life. They grow vegetables and sell the produce through the Honesty Shop project. The gardens and related programs host events and involve students and families in community life.
MST introduced Japan's first adolescent Montessori program in 2014, supporting leadership development and independent study. The adolescent program includes leadership and enterprise activities through rooftop farming and micro-economy ventures that function as MST community hubs.
Outdoor learning spaces at MST include the Forest Garden and Grove Rooftop Garden, used for study, meals, and events. MST participates in inter-school athletic events such as ISTAA Cross Country and ISTAA Track & Field meets. MST Summer Camp offers indoor and outdoor activities with garden access and park visits.
The Montessori School of Tokyo in central Minato-ku offers Montessori education for children approximately 18 months to 15 years in a central Tokyo urban setting, with convenient access via Hiroo and Azabu-Juban stations. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, the school’s curriculum emphasises self-directed learning, independence and purposeful hands-on exploration across age-integrated classrooms. MST operates several programmes including Early Years (Little People & Sunshine), Elementary and Adolescent (Erdkinder), with a learning environment that includes spacious classrooms and a garden where children engage in outdoor experiences. Instruction is primarily in English, and the community reflects international participation from many countries. MST is fully accredited by the International Montessori Council and is a member of Japan Council of International Schools, reinforcing its commitment to authentic Montessori practice. Parents often note the school’s emphasis on confidence, respect, compassion and meaningful work as core to the student experience.
