Admissions
From inquiry to enrollment
Enrollment Process
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1
Information Session / School Tour
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2
Application Submission
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3
Admission Review
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4
Acceptance & Payment
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5
Enrollment
Costs
Childcare fees for 2025
Kindergarten tuition fees
<Basic childcare hours> 8:00～18:00 <Extended childcare hours >18:00～18:30
| School Year | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Lunch & Snack Fee | Extended Care Fee |
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Nursery Class (Age 1) Toddler Class (Age 2) |
¥150,000 |
3 days/week: ¥100,000 / month (¥1,200,000 / year) |
¥7,800 / month (¥93,600 / year) |
[18:00–18:30] ¥44 / minute |
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4 days/week: ¥110,000 / month (¥1,320,000 / year) |
¥10,400 / month (¥124,800 / year) |
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5 days/week: ¥120,000 / month (¥1,440,000 / year) |
¥13,000 / month (¥156,000 / year) |
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| Kinder Class (Ages 3–5) |
¥140,000 / month (¥1,680,000 / year) |
¥13,000 / month (¥156,000 / year) |
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Additional fees required upon enrollment:
Facility fee, teaching materials, supplies, and uniform fees - Additional fees may apply for special events.
Tuition Assistance (Government-supported)
Subsidy Amount (Ages 3–5): ¥37,000 per month
Eligibility: Households certified as requiring childcare
*Primarily applicable to dual-income and single-parent households, though others may also qualify.
Please contact your local municipality for procedures and details.
Elementary School Tuition & Term System
| Term | Period | Tuition | Billing Period |
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| Term 1 | September – February | ¥900,000 | January |
| Term 2 | March – July | ¥750,000 | July |
Additional Fees
| Item | Amount | Billing Period |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Materials Fee | ¥102,000 per year | Once per year |
| Facility Fee | ¥75,000 per year | July |
Lunch & Snacks
| Term | Period | Fee |
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| Term 1 | September – February | ¥90,000 |
| Term 2 | March – July | ¥75,000 |
After-School Program
| Term | Period | Tuition |
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| Term 1 | September – February | ¥165,000 |
| Term 2 | March – July | ¥137,500 |
Application Information
Enrollment is by application. Applications are generally accepted via survey approximately two months in advance.
- From March 2026, elementary classes will end at 15:30
- After-school hours: 16:00 – 18:00
- Program includes support classes and homework assistance
Seasonal School Program
(currently offered to HFIS students only)
| Eligible Period | Fee | Hours | Notes |
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| Spring, Summer, and Winter Holidays | ¥11,000 per day (Lunch included) | 9:00 – 18:00 | Available on a daily basis |