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Horizon Academy Sendai Campus offers two stages: an Early Learning Centre for ages 3–5 and a Primary School for Grades 1–6. In the Early Learning Centre, the school describes its curriculum as based on the UK’s EYFS framework, with inquiry-based experiences in English. In Primary, the school states that it implements the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is a PYP authorized school, with 50–60% of instruction in English and both Japanese and English homeroom teachers. The campus is located in Takamori, Sendai and the school describes the setting as a peaceful residential area surrounded by nature. Practical supports listed on the site include a school bus service and daycare options.
4 Chome-2-540 Takamori, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 981-3203, Japan
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The Essentials
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Japanese.
Location
4-2-540 Takamori, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 981-3203. The campus sits in Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is accessible by local transport and the school operates a bus network within Sendai City to support commuting.
Stages
The campus comprises an ELC (Age 3 - Kindergarten) and a Primary School. The Primary School is a Japanese Article-one school providing compulsory elementary education with an English Immersion Program; instruction is delivered in English and Japanese.
Type
Private Japanese primary school with a bilingual environment in the Primary; on-campus daycare is available for families. The ELC serves early years (Age 3 - Kindergarten) with English-language learning components.
Additional learning support
Interpretation support is available to help communication with families; all school communications are provided in both Japanese and English. Counseling is available by appointment; the school provides extensive English books and learning materials in the library.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates as a private Japanese primary school with bilingual instruction.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure
ELC day structure includes 8:15–8:45 arrival, with a dismissal around 15:00 and a PM bus departure at 15:40; Daycare runs 15:00–18:00, with extended daycare until 18:30. Primary day structure shows a school day from 8:15 to 15:30, with a PM bus at 15:40 and Daycare from 15:40–18:00, extending to 18:30 for extended daycare.
Bus service
Bus routes cover most of Sendai's central area. AM bus arrives at the school around 8:20; PM bus departs at 15:40 (14:40 during summer weeks). Daycare (DC) bus departs at 17:40. Regular and DC routes serve multiple area routes within Sendai, with fees listed for various plans.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Horizon Academy Sendai Campus ranges from JPY 1,010,000 to JPY 1,135,000 for 2026/27.
Application & Enrollment Fees
- Application Fee: JPY 10,000 (paid at application; non‑refundable). - Enrollment Fee: JPY 200,000 (standard). For students who graduate from the school's ELC and advance to the Primary School, the Primary School enrollment fee is waived. Sibling discounts for the second and subsequent children reduce the enrollment fee to JPY 100,000.
Tuition and Term-by-Term Billing — Early Learning Centre (ELC)
- Total annual basic fees (tuition + maintenance + materials): JPY 918,000. - Breakdown by component: - Tuition: JPY 810,000 per year. - Maintenance Fee: JPY 84,000 per year. - Materials: JPY 24,000 per year. - Term instalments (paid in advance three times per year): - Term 1 payment: JPY 306,000. - Term 2 payment: JPY 382,500. - Term 3 payment: JPY 229,500. - Optional/additional service fees (annual ranges and term breakdowns): - School Bus membership fee: annual range JPY 126,000–225,000; term payments JPY 42,000 (Term 1), JPY 52,500 (Term 2), JPY 31,500 (Term 3). - Daycare membership fee (for members): JPY 252,000 per year; term payments JPY 96,000 / JPY 111,000 / JPY 45,000.
Tuition and Term-by-Term Billing — Primary School
- Total annual basic fees (tuition + maintenance + materials): JPY 954,000. - Breakdown by component: - Tuition: JPY 810,000 per year. - Maintenance Fee: JPY 108,000 per year. - Materials: JPY 36,000 per year. - Term instalments (paid in advance three times per year): - Term 1 payment: JPY 318,000. - Term 2 payment: JPY 397,500. - Term 3 payment: JPY 238,500. - Optional/additional service fees (annual ranges and term breakdowns): - School Bus membership fee: annual range JPY 126,000–225,000; term payments JPY 42,000 (Term 1), JPY 52,500 (Term 2), JPY 31,500 (Term 3). - Daycare membership fee (for members): JPY 252,000 per year; term payments JPY 96,000 / JPY 111,000 / JPY 45,000.
Billing schedule & payment terms
- Standard billing frequency: three instalments per academic year, payable in advance. - Instalment due dates: payments are due on the three instalment dates in the school calendar (payments are made in advance for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3). Specific due dates in the billing cycle are shown on the school's fee schedule.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- School lunch: charged per order (ELC: JPY 340 per order; Primary: JPY 420 per order for G1–G3, JPY 440 per order for G4–G6). Milk: JPY 78 per order. - Uniforms and required items (approximate prices): - ELC uniform (T‑shirt, half‑pants): from JPY 6,105. - Primary uniforms: boys from JPY 15,730; girls from JPY 19,580. - P.E. wear: from JPY 5,555. - Inner shoes: about JPY 3,000. - Red/white cap: about JPY 600. - SafeBox emergency package: JPY 2,750. - Typical one‑off school starter kit (G1): about JPY 13,000. Field trip and overnight trip costs vary by grade (examples: G3 ~ JPY 13,000; G4 ~ JPY 8,000; G5 ~ JPY 60,000; G6 overseas trip ~ JPY 500,000).
Subsidies and discounts
- Government childcare subsidy: where applicable, the government subsidy can reduce the net tuition paid by parents (an example calculation shown reduces the payable tuition to JPY 366,000 per year when receiving JPY 37,000 per month from the government); eligibility and application are handled through the local municipal office. - Enrollment and tuition discounts: - Sibling discount: for ELC & Primary, the second and subsequent children receive a reduced enrollment fee (JPY 100,000). - Graduation/advance from the school's ELC to its Primary School results in a full waiver of the Primary School enrollment fee for that student. - Primary School only: when multiple siblings are enrolled at the same time, a 20% tuition reduction applies to the second and subsequent Primary School children.
Refund information
- The Application Fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable. No other general refund schedule for tuition or other fees is published in the school fee schedule; specific refund or cancellation terms are handled under the school's broader fee/payment terms and finance procedures.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer is used for tuition and application fee payments; for the Sendai campus the school requests transfers to the school bank account indicated in admissions instructions (The 77 Bank, Takamori Branch; Ordinary Account 9080473; Account holder: Horizon Gakuen). - Credit card payment for application fees is possible through the school's online admissions portal in the broader Horizon system; bank transfer is an accepted method for fee payments. All bank transfer charges are typically the payer's responsibility and payments should include the student name or invoice reference to ensure correct crediting.
Academics
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus teaches IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
Horizon Sendai Campus offers a bilingual curriculum across its ELC and Primary School. In the ELC, learning follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and is guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) standards, with the PYP integrated into early years learning and a Perceptual Motor Programme (PMP) to develop coordination and motor skills. The ELC/PYP framework includes the six PYP transdisciplinary themes (Who We Are; Where We Are in Place and Time; How We Express Ourselves; How the World Works; How We Organize Ourselves; Sharing the Planet) and an inquiry-based approach. The Primary School operates as a Japanese Article-One school providing compulsory elementary education and runs an English Immersion Program with about 50–60% of instruction in English, delivered by a bilingual team of international and Japanese teachers. The 2025–2026 Curriculum Table for G1–G6 lists subjects across core areas (Japanese, Mathematics, Science, Life Studies, ICT, Foreign Language, etc.) with many subjects taught in English or English/Japanese, and includes a Second Foreign Language (Turkish/Chinese) and Integrated Studies; daily lessons are 40 minutes each. In addition, Horizon offers transport (School Bus), on-site Daycare, Lunch options, bilingual communications, interpretation support, and a well-stocked library to support English-language learning.
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Admissions
Admissions
Below is a detailed, step-by-step outline of admissions for Horizon Academy Sendai Campus, separated into the ELC pathway (ages 3–5) and the Primary School pathway (Grade 1–6). Each step includes concrete actions and what parents should prepare or expect at that point. Fees are covered in the School Fees section and are referenced where relevant.
Scholarships
Scholarships and financial assistance at Horizon Sendai are handled through internal discount programs and government subsidies rather than a formal scholarship fund. The school offers enrollment fee discounts and tuition discounts, plus guidance on government subsidies and a local government benefit system. Details are below with how each mechanism works.
Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool system. The school notes that transfer admissions are accepted year-round, which indicates ongoing enrollment options rather than a fixed waitlist. This is stated in the admissions information under Transfer Admissions.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Horizon Sendai follow?
The Early Learning Centre follows the UK EYFS framework guided by IB PYP. The Primary School implements the IB PYP with bilingual English-Japanese instruction.
What age range does the school serve?
Horizon Sendai serves children aged 3 to 12 across an Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) and Primary School (Grades 1-6).
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from JPY 1,010,000 to JPY 1,135,000 depending on level.
What languages are taught?
English and Japanese. English is used for a substantial portion of core instruction, with Japanese used for other subjects, creating a bilingual learning environment.
Is the school an IB school?
Yes. Horizon Sendai implements the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), an internationally recognised framework for inquiry-based primary education.
Where is the school located?
In Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, accessible by local transport in northeastern Japan.
When was the school founded?
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus opened in 2012, serving the international and local community in Sendai.
Is there translation support?
Yes. Interpretation support helps communication with families, and all school communications are provided in both Japanese and English.
Is this connected to Horizon Japan?
Horizon Sendai is a campus within the Horizon school network, related to Horizon Japan International School in Yokohama.
What is the school's approach?
Bilingual inquiry-based education combining the EYFS framework with IB PYP. The curriculum emphasises student agency, inquiry, and cross-cultural understanding.
