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Social and Emotional Learning at United School of Tokyo is supported by a holistic, inquiry-based curriculum designed to address students' social‑emotional needs, and by weekly Guidance classes; leadership and collaboration are fostered through the Student Council.
UST does not offer specialist support programs for students with learning difficulties or behavioral differences; exceptional admission may be granted if individual requirements can be met within the mainstream classroom, and the school provides Learning support and ESL services within the mainstream.
EAL support is provided through Learning support and ESL services, and the school offers ability-based daily Japanese language classes; ESL and learning support services have associated fees.
Mental wellbeing is supported through weekly Guidance classes as part of a values-based, holistic education that emphasizes social-emotional development, complemented by student leadership opportunities.
Safeguarding is governed by a formal Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy; staff must report suspected abuse to designated safeguarding leads promptly, with a case management team and liaison with authorities as required by law.
United School of Tokyo (UST) is an international school in Shibuya, founded in 2014 by parents and teachers, serving children ages 3 to 14 across Kindergarten (K1–K3), Elementary (G1–G5) and Middle School (G6–G8). Classroom instruction is conducted in English and the school references American Common Core standards for benchmarks. UST highlights small classes and notes 16 students per class and a total of ~220 students. Japanese is taught daily, with additional language options mentioned for older students. Beyond lessons, UST runs an extracurricular program with 30+ classes across sports, performing arts, visual arts, games/activities and STEAM. A distinctive feature described under school life is its Social Responsibility work, including projects like eco drives and a partnership-building effort with an elementary school in Cambodia.
