Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
71 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
13/7 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
17 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Tablets and Personal Computers from Grade 1 |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB PYP Candidate School |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
15-30 minutes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Limited to extra staff to help with slight developmental delays |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Tailored classes when called for |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Can be provided on request |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In person screening and/or trial days at school |
| Waiting list |
For certain classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open enrollment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm or 3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Limited, but yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Japanese Taiko, Karate, Alternating sports |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Karate, Dancing |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, Outdoor Garden |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Small field out back |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Oakwood Tokyo International School is a play-based international preschool and elementary school in Setagaya, Tokyo, offering a nurturing, English-language environment for children from around the world. Our curriculum blends U.S. Common Core standards with play and inquiry-based learning to support social, emotional, and academic growth. With small class sizes and a warm, diverse community, we help children build confidence, curiosity, and essential skills for our modern world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We are an IB World School candidate* pursuing authorization to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), providing an inquiry-driven, globally focused education. |
Contact the admissions team at Oakwood Tokyo International School
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