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The Montessori School of Tokyo (MST) was officially founded in 2003, with earlier iterations known as the Sunshine Montessori School and the Little People Montessori School dating back to 1993. In 2014 MST added Japan's first adolescent Montessori programme. The Forest Campus—the main building for most classes—was enhanced in 2011 with a large garden to support outdoor learning. In 2019 MST opened the Grove Campus, relocating parts of Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School there; the adolescent community operates a rooftop farm and related micro‑economy enterprises that are central to MST life.
MST hosts a diverse, international community of families, with children from about 30 countries and more than 100 families. The school maintains active community life documented in News and Updates and Stories from the Community, which highlight student projects, cultural programs, and school events. Cultural and athletic activities are a regular feature, including Korean Culture Week and the ISTAA cross‑country tournament that MST hosts alongside other international schools. Personal profiles and interviews, such as Humans of MST, illustrate the people and learning that shape the community.
There is no publicly documented stand‑alone Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) at MST. Parent involvement is organized through the Parent Content area and through structured engagement in school planning, including a December 2025 Parent Visioning Session as part of the Branching into the Future process. In 2025 MST carried out a Parent Visioning Session facilitated by a consultant to help shape the school's direction alongside students and staff. Parents participate in cultural and community events and volunteer to support activities such as Korean Culture Week and athletic tournaments, reflecting active parent involvement in MST life. There are also parent‑led initiatives connected to study tours and other family‑driven programs that surface in MST's community stories.
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.
