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.
The education system and structures vary from country to country. Here we have made an easy to understand comparison between the ages and grade structures in Japan and other countries. You can also find a list of what the ages for compulsory education in each country is and how to use that informat…
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Read moreRecently there are many classes and lessons in Tokyo available in English available for adults and children. These classes offer a great opportunity to experience new aspects of Japanese culture, new artistic fields, or new musical instruments. Most classes welcome beginners and are flexible as to…
Read moreWhether you are studying at home or newly arrived in the country, the Japanese language can seem impossible to those just starting to learn it. That said, there's one simple way to survive no matter how little time you have: All you need is a smartphone and a couple of apps to help you memorize voc…
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Read moreIf you’re raising children in Japan or will ever be in need of child care, you can find useful information here. There are also many after-school classes are available in Tokyo. Babysitters in Tokyo Firstly, Japan does not have a traditional culture of informal babysitting as is common in some part…
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