2025-2026 APPLICATIONS

The school year commenced on August 14th, 2025. Families newly entering or returning to Japan within the school year may apply for mid-year admission. Some grades are already full, and waitlists might be considered.

Eligibility:

• Aoba seeks to admit students who can access and benefit from the inquiry-based and collaborative international learning environment that we offer.
• English is the language of instruction in all grades. Applicants who are proficient in English and who are familiar with international education systems, in particular the International Baccalaureate, stand to gain most from being admitted. Applicants who are not yet fluent in English may also benefit from the elementary and middle school education with enrollment in the inclusive in-class support program.
• Parents/guardians should be aligned with the school’s values and educational philosophy. Communication with families is in English, so at least one parent/guardian should be able to communicate comfortably with school personnel in English.
• Aoba will not deny admission due to nationality, race or religion. The admissions office will deny an applicant only when it believes that it is not in the best interest of the applicant to join Aoba and/or when it believes that the school is unable to serve their specific learning or behavioral needs.
• Visa Support: Aoba does not provide assistance with student visas.
• Housing Options: Aoba does not offer boarding facilities. Students must reside with their parent(s)/guardian(s).

• The cutoff date for age placements is September 1. See chart below.
• The applicant’s birthdate is considered in placements for kindergarten to grade 1. Applicants for G2 and above are placed according to their completed or current grade level and upon consideration of individual circumstances.
• K2 students (Meguro campus only) may join from 18-months-old. Children who enroll in K2 class when they are less than 2 years old (at the point of September 1st) will stay in K2 class for 2 years.
• K3 students (3 years old) must be out of diapers before admission.