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Japan, Tokyo
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- Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) membership — The Montessori School of Tokyo (MST) is a member of JCIS, an organization made up of the heads of the leading international schools in Japan.
- International Montessori Council (IMC) accreditation — MST is fully accredited by IMC, an accreditation body for public, independent, and proprietary schools worldwide; IMC issued commendations after MST's most recent re-accreditation in 2023.
- Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) alignment — MST is closely aligned with AMI, with the majority of classrooms led by AMI-trained teachers and many administrators holding AMI diplomas. MST supports AMI by hosting AMI teachers-in-training for observations and practicum requirements.
- ISTAA Cross Country 2025 medals — MST earned six medals across multiple age groups at the ISTAA Cross Country tournament held on November 21, 2025 (G1 Girls 3rd, G4 Boys 2nd, G4 Girls 3rd, G5 Boys 1st, G6 Girls 3rd, G8 Girls 2nd). This reflects athletic achievement and team participation at an international-school event.
- ISTAA Elementary Track & Field Meet 2025 — MST finished 3rd place overall (out of seven schools) at the ISTAA Elementary Track & Field Meet, showcasing strong performance across events. The report is from the May 30, 2025 post detailing the event.
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.
