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 has 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
*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 the school year and graduate around August of the following 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: The cutoff date for age placements is from September 2 to September 1 of the following year.
Please refer to the chart below.Student’s Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)Grade by School Year 2024-2025 2025-2026 9/2/2018 - 9/1/2019 K5 - 9/2/2019 - 9/1/2020 K4 K5 9/2/2020 - 9/1/2021 K3 K4 9/2/2021 - 9/1/2022 - K3 - 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 K3-K5：total 24 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. - Address
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4-15-41 2F Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013
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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2
Submit Applications
We continue to accept applications if there are vacancies. Please inquire at the campus for more details.
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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 20,000 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,
please click here to apply.
