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Oakwood Tokyo International School

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,020,000 - 2,620,000
Ages 1 - 10 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Oakwood Tokyo International School is an English-instruction nursery through elementary school in Nakamachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, and it describes itself as an IB PYP Candidate School. The school offers onsite nursery care starting at 10 months, plus preschool and kindergarten. It also runs after-school programs for children up to 10 years old. The elementary program opened with Grade 1 in September 2025 and states a maximum class size of 8 students. Facilities described for younger children include spaces such as “The Forest”, “The Gym”, “Rainbow Castle”, a climbing wall and a tree house (ages 3+). For transportation, Oakwood notes a school bus service for families in and around Setagaya-ku.

3 Chome-27-11 Nakamachi, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0091, Japan

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Oakwood Tokyo International School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Oakwood Tokyo International School is located at 3-27-11 Nakamachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0091, Japan. The campus is in the Setagaya residential area in southwest Tokyo. A school bus service operates for families located in and around Setagaya-ku to support commuting.

Stages
The school comprises Nursery for ages 10 months to 3 years, Preschool (K1 for ages 4–5 and K2 for ages 5–7) with a Bridging Program to prepare for Grade 1, and an Elementary School that opened in September 2025 with Grade 1. Oakwood is an IB PYP Candidate School.

Type
International day school with provisions for full-day childcare options; there is no boarding facility listed.

Additional learning support
SEN-related support is provided through small class sizes and near one-on-one tutoring in some programs; a Bridging Program for K2 supports transition to Grade 1; English language development uses a scaffolding approach inspired by the WIDA model.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates as an international program in Tokyo, Japan.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated.

School day structure
The standard day runs 8:45–14:45, Monday–Friday. Early arrival is available from 8:00–8:45 with extension options to 18:00, and an after-school Adventure Play program runs from 3:00–6:00.

Bus service
A school bus service operates for families located in and around Setagaya-ku. Bus pricing is offered by term or annually with multiple day options (3, 4, or 5 days) and defined route pricing. The bus team includes a head driver and multiple bus assistants.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Oakwood Tokyo International School ranges from JPY 2,020,000 to JPY 2,620,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrollment Fees
- Application fee: JPY 20,000 for Day Program, Working Parents Support, Adventure Play, and Elementary applications.
- Admission fee: JPY 275,000 for Day Program, Working Parents Support and Elementary programs; Admission fee for Adventure Play: JPY 50,000.
- Annual materials fee (Nursery/Kindergarten Day Program & Working Parents Support): JPY 70,000. Annual facility fee: JPY 150,000. Adventure Play monthly materials fee: JPY 5,500; monthly maintenance fee: JPY 6,000.

Tuition fees by program / year group
- Elementary School (annual tuition totals):
- Basic Program (180-day school year, school hours 8:30–15:30): JPY 1,940,000 per year. App. Fee JPY 20,000; Admission Fee JPY 275,000; Annual Fees JPY 220,000; Uniform Fees JPY 25,000.
- Full Program (Basic Program plus early drop-off and after‑school care, plus a 3‑week July enrichment): JPY 2,400,000 per year. App. Fee JPY 20,000; Admission Fee JPY 275,000; Annual Fees JPY 220,000; Uniform Fees JPY 25,000.
- Working Parents Support (Full Program plus extended year‑round care, additional summer/winter weeks): JPY 2,600,000 per year. App. Fee JPY 20,000; Admission Fee JPY 275,000; Annual Fees JPY 250,000; Uniform Fees JPY 25,000.

- Nursery & Kindergarten (Day Program and Working Parents Support): published information lists enrollment and fixed annual fees but does not publish a single annual tuition total by age or class on the public fees pages. The published fixed charges for these programs are: Application Fee JPY 20,000; Admission Fee JPY 275,000; Annual Materials Fee JPY 70,000; Annual Facility Fee JPY 150,000. Note: Acorns (10 months–under 2 years) may be eligible to pay the Admission Fee in installments beginning 2025.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- New student intake occurs on the first of the month following payment. Payment deadlines differ by method: credit card charges occur at time of order (as per the card company schedule); bank transfer payments must be completed within five days of order.
- All tuitions and fixed fees are non-refundable (see Refund information below for exceptions).

Boarding fees
- Oakwood Tokyo International School does not operate a boarding program; boarding fees are not applicable. Published program hours and program types are daytime and year‑round care options only.

Other costs and fees
- Elementary uniform fee: JPY 25,000 (one‑off). Annual fees for Elementary: JPY 220,000 (Basic/Full) or JPY 250,000 (Working Parents Support).
- Nursery/Kindergarten additional fixed costs: Annual Materials Fee JPY 70,000; Annual Facility Fee JPY 150,000. Adventure Play monthly materials JPY 5,500; monthly maintenance JPY 6,000.
- Bus service and school lunch are treated separately; bus and school lunch fees are refundable (see Refund information).

Refund information
- Tuition, admission and facility fees are non-refundable. Bus and school lunch fees are refundable. All tuitions and fixed fees are stated as non-refundable in the published fee information.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: Credit card and bank transfer. For credit card payments the charge is processed at the time of order (card issuer schedule applies). For bank transfers payment is required within five days of order.

Notes on published details and missing items
- Annual tuition totals are published for Elementary School programs (rates and associated annual fees are listed above). For Nursery and Kindergarten Day Program and Working Parents Support, the school publishes application, admission and annual materials/facility charges but does not publish a single, publicized annual tuition total by age/class on the public fees pages; tuition for those early‑years programs may be affected by eligibility for government tuition assistance and by the specific program level. The published enrollment and fixed fees for those programs are given above.
Academics

Oakwood Tokyo International School teaches IB (PYP), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 10.

Curriculum
Oakwood Tokyo International School offers an English-language early childhood program (Nursery through K2) that blends Montessori-inspired practice with USA Common Core standards and uses a WIDA-informed approach to English language development, with membership in the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP). The K1 and K2 curricula are defined by annual guidance plans; K1 emphasizes exploratory play, early numeracy, and life-skills development, while K2 includes Learning Time that covers Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Art, among other areas. The elementary program is an IB Primary Years Programme candidate school, and Grade 1 and Grade 2 classrooms accommodate up to eight students each, following a Grade 1 Curriculum Framework that includes Language Arts, Mathematics, Unit of Inquiry (Science and Social Studies), Physical Education, Computer Literacy, Art and Music, and Japanese. Elementary teachers hold full certifications from places such as Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and the Philippines. In addition to core study, Oakwood offers Working Parents Support (extended hours) and enrichment options, aligning with the IB/PYP orientation as the school moves toward IB authorization.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Schedule a School Tour. Oakwood Tokyo International School conducts family tours to view the facility and observe classes in action. The tour typically lasts about one hour, and staff provide information on the curriculum, the application procedures, and current school fees, with time for questions. You may attend with or without your child.
Step 2: Book a Trial. A Trial can be scheduled at the end of your Oakwood tour or by phone and email. Trials are optional, for those wishing to move straight to step 3, you are welcome to do so. Trials run from 8:45am to 11:45am for Preschool and Kindergarten and 8:45am to 11:30am for Nursery. Parents should return to Oakwood 15 minutes before the end of the trial to discuss how the Trial went.
Step 3: Send an Application Form. Families interested in applying fill the English or Japanese application form. The Application Processing Fee is ¥20,000. After payment is received, you will be placed on the waitlist and informed of available enrollment dates. Enrollment options and related fees are as follows: Day Program fees include Admission Fee ¥275,000, Annual Materials Fee ¥70,000, and Annual Facility Fee ¥150,000; Oakwood Adventure Play includes Admission Fee ¥50,000, Monthly Materials Fee ¥5,500, and Monthly Maintenance Fee ¥6,000; all fixed fees are non-refundable. Acorns (10 months under 2 years) can pay the Admission Fee in installments from 2025.

Scholarships
Scholarships: The school does not advertise internal scholarships. Government tuition assistance is available to eligible Oakwood families. The statement notes that Oakwood families are eligible to apply for government tuition assistance. Translation of the Japanese line on the fees page: subsidies for childcare fees for users of unlicensed childcare facilities that meet supervisory standards.

Waitlist
Yes. Oakwood Tokyo International School uses a waitlist system. After submitting the application form and paying the ¥20,000 application processing fee, families are placed on the waitlist and are informed of available enrollment dates as space becomes available.
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