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Global Wisdom International School has 75 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
GWIS operates two campuses in Tokyo's Edogawa ward: Funabori Campus (Kindergarten) and Kasai Campus (Primary & Kindergarten). The Kasai Campus is near Kasai Station on the Tozai Line, about 2 minutes from the north exit and a 3-minute bus ride from the Kasai Bus Stop. The Funabori Campus is near Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, about 4 minutes by train and 1 minute from a local bus stop. Kasai Campus address: Edogawa-ku, Kasai 3-33-16 (Sakuma Building); Funabori Campus address: Edogawa-ku, Funabori 3-1-4.
Stages
Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Grades 1–5, with plans to extend to Grade 8 by 2027, alongside a Kindergarten program for ages 2–6. The Funabori Campus provides a mixed Montessori-based Pre-school & Kindergarten curriculum for ages 2–6.
Type
GWIS operates as an international school with two Tokyo campuses. Public materials describe Kindergarten and Primary programs; there is no published information about boarding facilities.
Pupil Nationality Mix
GWIS in Japan reports more than 75 students from 10 nationalities; the most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not published.
Additional learning support
Public information does not specify dedicated SEN provisions or learning-support services.
Country affiliation
The school is located in Japan, in Tokyo.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated in publicly available materials.
School day structure
Regular instruction appears to run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. After-school/aftercare is available at the Funabori Campus for GWIS students and others.
Bus service
Access is via public transport; Kasai Station (Tozai Line) is nearby with a Kasai Bus Stop connection, and Funabori Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) is nearby with a local bus stop. A GWIS-operated school bus service is not listed in public materials.
Fees
Annual tuition at Global Wisdom International School ranges from JPY 635,000 to JPY 681,000 for 2026/27.
Application / One-time fees - Admission fee (one-time): JPY 30,000. - Miscellaneous (annual): Kindergarten: JPY 10,000; Primary: JPY 15,000. - Medical examination fee (annual, Kindergarten): JPY 5,000. - Books (Primary): charged as per invoice (amount varies by year/grade).
Tuition fees — Kindergarten (Funabori Campus) - Option 1 — Regular School (9:00 AM–2:00 PM): - Monthly tuition (Pre, K1, K2, K3): JPY 70,000. - Term breakdown (4 months per term, term discounts applied): - Term 1 (Apr–Jul): JPY 266,000. - Term 2 (Aug–Nov): JPY 266,000. - Term 3 (Dec–Mar): JPY 266,000. - Total annual tuition (after term discounts): JPY 798,000. - Term-fee discount: a total of JPY 42,000 per year is applied for parents paying term-wise (effectively JPY 14,000/term). Refunds for August summer school are handled separately (see Refund section).
- Option 2 — Half Day School (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): - Daily (per day session, including materials): JPY 3,500. - Monthly (half-day): JPY 50,000.
Tuition fees — Primary (Kasai Campus, Cambridge Primary) - Regular Primary School (9:00 AM–2:30 PM): - Monthly tuition (published level): JPY 60,000 (listed as adjusted to JPY 55,000 in current fee table). Term and annual totals in the published schedule reflect the adjusted amount. - Term breakdown (4 months per term): - Term 1 (Apr–Jul): JPY 220,000. - Term 2 (Aug–Nov): JPY 220,000. - Term 3 (Dec–Mar): JPY 220,000. - Total annual tuition (including published annual discounts): JPY 620,000.
- After-school / homework-help / clubs (monthly rates): - Homework help (for enrolled GWIS students): JPY 10,000 per hour/month (group-format classes). Other-school students: JPY 12,000/hr/month. - After-school clubs: JPY 10,000/hr/month for GWIS students; JPY 12,000/hr/month for other-school students. Available clubs include English reading/writing, Japanese/Hindi language, Olympiad preparation, arts & crafts, and homework help.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment method required: bank transfer only; parents are asked to bear any remittance charges. Fees are stated inclusive of taxes where noted. - Billing intervals appearing in the published schedule: monthly and term installments are used; discounts may apply for term-wise or annual payments as published in the fee schedules. Specific term amounts are shown above under each program. - Notice and termination: one month's written notice is required when leaving the school; fees once paid are generally non-refundable except where specific refund rules apply (see Refund information).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an available option for the school (programs published are Kindergarten and Primary day programs). No boarding fees are published.
Other costs and optional charges - Uniform: the published material notes that school uniform polo shirts have been provided under a promotional arrangement in certain admission periods; otherwise uniform costs are not detailed in the published fee schedule (parents should expect to cover uniform purchases when required). - Transportation / bus: published fee pages indicate a separate bus/transportation fee may apply; parents are instructed to enquire with the school with their location for the applicable transportation fee. - Insurance: Kindergarten listings note that insurance charges of JPY 800/month are included in the kindergarten fees; Primary listings state JPY 800/month insurance will be charged additionally (regular insurance does not cover injuries). Confirm whether insurance is included for the specific program when enrolling. - Summer school: summer program runs in August; for Kindergarten an August summer-session refund rule is published (see Refund information). Summer school fees and placement rules are published separately for non-GWIS students.
Refund information - General rule: fees once paid are stated as non-refundable; one month's notice is required for withdrawal to avoid further charges. - Kindergarten summer-session (August) specific rule: if a child cannot attend the August summer-school period, 30% of the August fees may be refunded if the school is informed at least one month in advance.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment method (published): bank transfer only; parents are requested to bear any remittance charges. No credit-card or online-card payment method is listed in the published fee pages.
Notes and compliance - All fees and notes above reflect the school's published fee schedule for Kindergarten (Funabori) and Primary (Kasai) campuses and include the published terms regarding discounts, insurance charges, and refund conditions for the programs shown. For questions about transport fees, uniform purchases, or line-item invoices (books, extra-curricular add-ons), contact the school's admissions or finance office as listed in the school's published contacts.
Academics
Global Wisdom International School teaches British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 9.
Curriculum
Global Wisdom International School (GWIS) operates in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward with a Funabori Campus for early years and a Kasai Campus for primary and kindergarten; a Nishikasai campus relocated to Kasai in April 2025 to consolidate Cambridge Primary and Kindergarten offerings. The Funabori Campus uses a mixed Montessori curriculum for ages 2–6 in its preschool and kindergarten program. The Kasai Campus offers Kindergarten and Primary education, with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Grades 1–5 and plans to extend through Grade 8 by 2027. The school emphasizes enquiry-based learning and knowledge construction, with teachers described as highly experienced and qualified. Philosophical aims emphasize a global, culturally diverse international platform to nurture global citizens within a warm, home-like learning environment. Campus locations include Kasai Campus (Primary & Kindergarten) in Edogawa-ku, Kasai 3-33-16, and Funabori Campus (Kindergarten) in Edogawa-ku, Funabori 3-1-4.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Global Wisdom International School supports SEL through the Kindergarten curriculum, which emphasizes the social and emotional development of children as part of its holistic development approach.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Cambridge Primary curriculum includes a mandatory Second Language option (Japanese or Hindi), indicating language development provision alongside English.
Mental Wellbeing
Global Wisdom International School complies with Tokyo Metropolitan Government rules and regulations on childcare safety, hygiene, development, and overall wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by the school's compliance with local regulations on childcare safety and by medical check-ups arranged through a designated partner clinic.
Admissions
Admissions
Primary School Admission Process: 1. 2. Visit the school to learn about the curriculum and either fill the Global Wisdom Primary Admission Form (PDF) or collect it from the school. 3. Pay the Admission fees and sign the contract. 4. Pay tuition as per the invoice and collect books, uniform, etc. 5. School Joining. Kindergarten Admission Process: 1. 2. Visit the school to review the curriculum and daily routines and fill the Kindergarten Admission Form or collect admission forms along with the medical check‑up from the school. 3. Medical Check‑up at the Sato Clinic (Edogawa, Funabori) and use the attached Medical Check‑up form if the clinic form is not available. 4. Pay the Admission fees with the contract. 5. Pay the Tuition fee as per the invoice and collect uniform, etc. 6. School Joining. 7. Government subsidy update: GWIS students are eligible for a government childcare subsidy under the Free Education policy; forms are provided and submitted to the ward office. Deepika). Primary admission forms and Kindergarten admission forms are available as PDFs for download.
FAQs
What curriculum does GWIS follow?
GWIS combines Montessori methods for ages 2-6 with the Cambridge Primary curriculum for Grades 1-7. The Funabori Campus serves early years and the Kasai Campus hosts Primary and Kindergarten.
What age range does the school serve?
GWIS serves children aged 2 to 13, from preschool through Grade 7 across two campuses in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately JPY 635,000 to JPY 681,000, making GWIS one of the more affordable international schools in Tokyo.
How large is the school?
GWIS has approximately 75 students from 10 nationalities, providing a small, intimate learning environment with personalised attention.
Where are the campuses located?
Two campuses in Edogawa Ward: Funabori Campus for Kindergarten and Kasai Campus near Kasai Station on the Tozai Line for Primary and Kindergarten. The Nishikasai campus relocated to Kasai in April 2025.
When was the school founded?
GWIS was founded in 2018 and has grown to serve the international community in Tokyo's eastern suburbs across two campuses.
What is the Montessori approach?
The early years programme uses Montessori methods emphasising child-led discovery, hands-on materials, and structured freedom to develop independence and concentration.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction across the Cambridge and Montessori programmes. Japanese is integrated into the curriculum.
How do I apply?
Contact GWIS directly for admissions information and available places across both the Funabori and Kasai campuses.
Is this a day school?
Yes. GWIS operates as a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities. Both campuses are accessible by public transport in Edogawa Ward.
