A bridge for continuing international education
Nurturing the qualities of a global citizen
in a 100% English environment
AOBA BRIDGE
PROGRAM
Courses for students
wishing to
pursue higher education
in an International School
We provide childcare and education in a 100% English environment for children who wish to move forward to the elementary school which offers the international education (international school).
The program strengthens the four basic skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing a variety of areas such as creative thinking, self-expression, social skills & emotional development.
Students will acquire the skills to play an active role in global society.
*Only Nakano Campus and Mitaka Campus have introduced this course.
Looking ahead to higher education
in an International School
Special course in a 100% English environment
Core childcare hours are in a 100% English environment.
The environment is designed to foster the ability to think and express oneself in English.
In addition to listening and speaking skills, students will also develop their reading and writing skills in preparation for entering an international school.
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Strengthening
the four fundamental skills
Developing music and motor skills,
Unleash your child's potential
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
We offer a wide variety of programs to open up unlimited possibilities for children. In order to nurture age-appropriate physical development and emotional enrichment, we offer programs such as physical education, art & craft, music/eurhythmics, and swimming during childcare hours.
By experiencing a variety of programs, children are encouraged to engage with their individual curiosity and ambition.
MUSIC/EURHYTHMICS
P.E. (Physical Education)
DANCE
SWIMMING
ART & CRAFT
STEAM & PROGRAMMING
Special lessons by professional instructors are
offered during childcare hours
*Programs that are available may vary depending on the campus.
*Some lessons are conducted in Japanese.
Two types of international standard courses
tailored to the school you aspire to enter
ABP
- COURSE
- Aoba Bridge Program -Nakano-
- program
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International baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a world-standard program founded in 1968. At ABP, we adopt the Primary Years Programme (PYP) . Inquiry-based learning in a 100% English environment and holistic education exposes students to the PYP in-depth and cultivates their ability to live on the world stage.
- campus
- Nakano campus
ABP will begin in September of the school year to coincide with the start of the international school.
Please check the application outline for more details such as eligible age groups.
- Admission overview
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Program Year: September 1st ~ August (Graduating the following year) Eligibility Based on Age: - New School Year 2024 (entering September 2024)
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- - K5：Born between September 2, 2018 and September 1, 2019
- - K4：Born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020
- - K3：Born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021
- Mid School Year 2023 (entering April 2024)
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- - K4：Born between September 2, 2018 and September 1, 2019
- - K3：Born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020
- School overview
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Name Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool Nakano Campus Address Imas Nakano Minamidai 2F (CRYSTAL COURT 88),
3-6-17 Minamidai, Nakano -ku, Tokyo 164-0014TEL 03-6380-3218 Open Days Monday to Friday (ALA Programs on Saturdays) Open Hours 8:10am-6:00pm - - Regular school hours 8:10am-4:00pm
- - Extended childcare hours 4:00pm-6:00pm
*Extended childcare hours are provided in a bilingual environment
(Japanese/English). - - Drop-off time 8:10am-8:30am, Pick-up time 3:50pm-4:00pm
Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Golden Week, about 2 weeks in summer, about 1 week in winter, about 1 week in spring*This schedule may differ depending on the year's calendar. - Facility outline
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License/Certificate Certificate of meeting the Guidance and Supervision Standards for Unlicensed Childcare Facilities issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Floor Area 596.79㎡ Capacity K5: 12 K4: 12 K3: 12 Building For Childcare purposes
Reinforced concrete / 2nd floor of a building with 1 basement floor, 6 floors above groundFacility Details Classroom / Multipurpose space / Library / Children’s sink / Office room / Kitchenette and Meeting Room / Multipurpose toilet Equipment Fully air-conditioned / Air supply and exhaust ventilator / Emergency supplies / Security camera and Security card system / Machine security system / Automatic fire equipment / Fire extinguisher / AED etc. Safety Assurane Childcare liability insurance
MIC
- COURSE
- Musashi International Course
- program
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
British Educational Standards for Compulsory Pre-School Children in the United Kingdom.
The preschool curriculum is in a 100% English environment, combining play-based and academic learning.
This course is a prerequisite for admission to the MIST Elementary School, a group school that has received Cambridge International Accreditation. - campus
- Mitaka campus
MIC will begin the school year in September, which coincides with the start of MIST.
Please check the application outline for more details such as eligible age groups.
For more information about MIST, including the Cambridge International Curriculum, please click here.
- Admission overview
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Program Year: September 1st ~ August (Graduating the following year) Program Year: - New School Year 2024 (entering September 2024)
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- - SKG(K4)： Born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020
- - JKG(K3)： Born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021
- Mid School Year 2023
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- - SKG(K4)： Born between September 2, 2018 and September 1, 2019
- - JKG(K3)： Born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020
- School overview
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Name Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool Mitaka Campus Address 4-15-41 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013 TEL 0422-29-8977 Open Days Monday to Friday (ALA Program on Saturdays) Open Hours 7:30am-6:30pm - - Regular school hours 8:10am-2:30pm
- - Extended childcare hours 7:30am-8:10am / 2:30pm-6:30pm
*Extended childcare hours are provided in a bilingual environment (Japanese/English). - - Drop-off time 8:10am-8:30am, Pick-up time 2:15pm-2:30pm
- - ASP (After School Program) are also available
Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, Mid Term Break (about 1 week from the end of October), Winter Break (about 3 weeks from the end of December), Mid Term Break (about 1 week from the end of February), Spring Break (about 1 week from the end of March), Golden Week, Summer Break (about 1 month from the end of July)*This schedule may differ depending on the year's calendar. - Facility outline
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License/Certificate Certificate of meeting the Guidance and Supervision Standards for Unlicensed Floor Area 475.34㎡ Capacity SKG(K4): 24 JKG(K3): 12 Building For Childcare purposes
Reinforced concrete / 1st floor and part of the 2nd floor of an 11 story buildingFacility Details Classroom / Library / Children’s toilet / Children’s sink / Office room / Kitchenette / Multipurpose toilet Equipment Fully air-conditioned / Air supply and exhaust ventilator / Emergency supplies / Security camera and Security card system / Machine security system / Automatic fire equipment / Fire extinguisher / AED etc. Safety Assurane Childcare liability insurance
For those who are considering enrolling
or applying for admission
Admission Process
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1
Attend Our
Information SessionAttending our school information session will be mandatory for applications. Online information sessions are also available. Please click below to register for our school information session at your desired campus.
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Submit Applications
New school year 2024 application (entering September 2024) / mid-school year 2023 application are ongoing.
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First Screening(Document Screening)
First screening will be based on the documents submitted through the online application form. You will be contacted if you are invited in for the second screening interview or not.
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Second Screening (Interview)
The interview process will take about 20-30 minutes per family.
Application fee of 5,000 yen per applicant is required. -
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Result Notification
The final decisions regarding student admissions are notified. Depending on the availability of seats in the grade level, you may be placed on the waiting list. We will inform you, in order when seats become available. Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding reasons for our decisions on student admissions.
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Enrollment
Once your child's admission is confirmed, campus staff will help you through the further admission process including the payment of the enrollment fee. With the confirmation of it, a new student orientation for those enrolling will be held. Please note that enrollment fees are non-refundable.
If you have already attended
our school information session for ABP (MIC),
please click here to apply.
for New School Year 2024
for Mid School Year 2023
