The School Admission Process Followed By Tokyo International Schools

Tokyo is one of the world’s top-tier cities. It is not only a major centre of global trade and commerce, but very important politically and culturally. It is not surprising that Tokyo has a substantial expat presence, many of whom live in the city with their families and children. The city affords a very high standard of living to its inhabitants on account of its world-class infrastructure. It is also known to be quite safe when compared to other major Western cities, making it ideal for families that have small children.

Tokyo also has some really good international schools which make it quite easy for expat families living there to provide their children with world-class education. Quite a few of these are run by overseas organisations making them just right for their requirements. Besides, each preschool Tokyo has a very easy school admission process these days allowing parents to complete the formalities of admission quite fast. Let us take a look at  the school admission process followed by a couple of preschools in Tokyo, as well as a few international schools.

School Admission Process That Followed By A Couple Of Preschools

1. Global Indian International School, Tokyo

Global Indian International School, Tokyo is one of the leading K to 12 international schools in the city. Comprising four well-appointed campuses with cutting-edge facilities, the school provides access to the well-known Global Montessori Plus, International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, CBSE, Cambridge CLSP, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. 

The school has some of the most highly regarded teachers and support staff who endeavour to provide the students with a modern holistic education comprising both academics and extracurricular activities. It is not surprising that the school has a fantastic track record with regard to academics and their students obtain admission to some of the best colleges and universities worldwide. 

With regard to the school admission process, one can log into their website and enrol online. This requires the parents to fill in an enquiry form with the details of the child in question and commence the admission process. This enables them to obtain all the information required by them to make a decision. GIIS’s admission team is contactable by phone or email to take the process forward.

2. Clarence International School, Tokyo

Clarence International School came to Tokyo in 2016 with the intent of offering world-class international education to the children of families who want nothing but the best for their children. The school is closely associated with a well-known British charity – Children & the Arts (CATA) founded by the Prince of Wales in 2006. It places a lot of stress on allowing children exposure to the arts. 

The school provides access to the renowned EYFS or the Early Years Foundation System of Education which is a great proponent of the Play Way Method. The school offers classes to small children in the 18 months to 6 years age group, ensuring that the personal, social, emotional and physical development of the children happens in the best possible manner. At the same time, all efforts are made to help them in developing their communication and literacy skills. Children are provided with education inside and outside the classroom.

As regards, obtaining admission to the school, parents can obtain all the details about the curriculum during a school tour. It can also be obtained via their Parent Handbook or their school website and prospectus. One can conveniently submit an admission application online. Though the school year begins at the end of August, children are welcome to join anytime during the year, as long as there is a seat available. The offers for admission to 1st term are first issued in March. 

Conclusion

Tokyo International schools are easily some of the best anywhere in the world. Not only do these compare favourably with the best schools in the West in terms of the pedagogy and standards of education, but they are also much better in terms of discipline. Besides, the schools of Tokyo witness none of the violence that sometimes threatens the peace and tranquillity of the schools in the West. These schools provide a very safe and serene environment for children. It is, therefore, not surprising that most expats are more than happy to send their children to these schools.

As regards the admission process followed by these schools, it is quite similar to what is followed in schools around the world. Parents can visit schools personally or make enquiries online to begin the process of admission, which largely follows predetermined criteria about the age of the child in question and the documentation required.

Receiving education in Japan can be quite a privilege and a life-changing experience for children of expats living and growing up in Japan. That is something that the expats appreciate very much, given that most of their children obtain admission to these schools.