Tokyo is one of the premier cities in the world, being the capital of Japan, and the third largest economy in the world. It has a sizable expat presence, given its importance in world affairs.
Many, if not most of these expats live there with their families including children, as Tokyo has fantastic infrastructure including some really good schools. In this article, we shall look at the top Tokyo Montessori school and top secondary schools.
1. Global Indian International School, Tokyo
Global Indian International School, Tokyo is one of the best-known K to grade 12 international schools in the city providing world-class holistic education to its students on its four cutting-edge campuses. The school has some of the finest teachers anywhere who ensure that every child receives the individual attention they need to perform to the best of their potential.
The school offers some of the most sought-after curricula including Global Montessori Plus, Cambridge CLSP, Cambridge IGCSE, CBSE, International Baccalaureate Primary Years and International Baccalaureate Diploma programme.
GIIS Tokyo is part of an internationally renowned chain of world-class schools and is extremely popular with the expat communities living in Japan. It is much sought after on account of its excellent track record, both in academics, as well as the placement of its students in the best colleges and universities of the world.
2. The Montessori School of Tokyo
The Montessori School of Tokyo is centrally located and amongst the most well-regarded international Montessori schools in the region. In fact, The Montessori School of Tokyo is the first Asian school to receive Montessori accreditation.
It has faculty and staff drawn from all parts of the world making the school truly diverse and international in its ambience and ethos. What further distinguishes its faculty members is the fact that a large number of its lead and co-lead teachers hold the Association Montessori International (AMI) diplomas.
The school boasts spacious classrooms, a garden and a host of modern facilities that make learning so much fun for the little ones. The Montessori School of Tokyo is divided among Little People 18 months to 3 years), Sunshine (3 to 6 years), Elementary (6 to 12 years) and Middle School (12 to 15 years). The Montessori School of Tokyo is definitely a top-choice Montessori school to send one’s children to in Japan for many.
3. The British School in Tokyo
The British School in Tokyo is one of the best K to grade 12 schools in the region. Founded way back in 1869, it is one of the most sought after international schools in Tokyo.
The BSIT Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) education provided through nursery and reception classes endeavours to promote the little ones’ social, emotional, physical and academic development in the best possible manner. It lays stress on communication and language, the English language, Mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design.
In other words, the school is the perfect place for initiating little children into the world of formal education. The maximum number of students in every class is 20 (nursery and reception) with one teacher and one education assistant.
The British pedigree of the school and the fact that it has been around for more than a hundred and fifty years make it the first choice of school for many parents desirous of providing their children with education comparable to the best in the world.
Conclusion
The Montessori and top secondary school described in this article are as good as any school of these types anywhere in the world. It is hardly surprising that these are so popular among Tokyo denizens- local and expat.