Education & International Schools in Tokyo

Information about International Schools, Child Care, and Learning Experiences in Tokyo

As a parent moving to Japan with family, one of the biggest concerns is your children's education and the difficulties they will face when having to adapt to a different culture and language. Before visiting Japan, there are various preparations that need to be made regarding the school(s) you may wish for your children to attend. The information we provide should help put your mind at ease and make the process of moving to Japan all the easier.

Articles provided here contain information on international schools in Tokyo, child care establishments, pre-schools and information regarding English speaking Babysitting services. Other topics covered are Japanese language and culture schools, music and art schools, and English speaking Japanese martial arts schools (including Karate, Judo, and Kendo). These extra curricular activities offer a learning experience for those who are interested in Japanese language, traditional Japanese culture or those who want to challenge themselves by participating new actives during their stay in Japan.

We hope that these articles are of assistance in your search for schools and information regarding education in Tokyo. You can find the list of the International Preschools, Primary schools, and Secondary schools in Tokyo here.

International Schools in Tokyo and YokohamaList of International Schools, Pre-schools, Kindergarten, elementary/junior high/high schools for non-Japanese.

Japanese Language SchoolsList of English-speaking Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo.

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Primary - Elementary School System in Japan

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English-speaking Babysitters in Tokyo

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How Hard Is It to Learn Japanese? A Look at Why It's So Complex

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Learning Japanese for Free: Great Online Tools

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Japanese education system and which school is the best for your child

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School Grade and Age Structures in Japan

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Public Schools in Tokyo - English and Japanese Language Support

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What You Should Know about Japanese Public School Customs

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Enrolling in a Japanese public school and materials you need to prepare

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