Japan is one of the most important countries in the world on account of its economic power. This is apparent in every corner of the world, what with its iconic products and brands being considered the last word in quality everywhere. Japan is also a major soft  power with its ancient traditions as well as modern popular culture being appreciated and admired the world over. Japan is also a very popular destination for expats to come and live in. Many of these come there with their families and children as is evidenced by the large number of international Japan schools in the country that cater to the educational requirements of the latter. 

On any given morning one can see a large number of kindergartners and other schoolchildren head towards their schools in the different towns and cities of the world. Let’s take a look at some examples below-

The best Japan Schools for Kindergartners, Primary and Secondary School Children.

1. Global Indian International School, Tokyo

Global Indian International School Tokyo is one of the best known private Japan school. It is extremely popular with the expat community living in the country, especially the Indians. Part of the globally renowned GIIS network of schools, it boasts a world class campus replete with the latest cutting edge facilities and amenities. It offers classes from the pre primary to the highschool levels and exposes the students to the best pedagogical practices in the world. This is evident in the sheer range of curricula that it offers to its students. These include Global Montessori Plus for Kindergartners, CBSE, Cambridge (CLSP), Cambridge (IGCSE), IB Primary Years, IB Diploma and IBDP Bridge Course.

The success of this school is brought out by the fact that its students have a stellar track record of obtaining admission to some of the best colleges and universities in the world.

1. New International School of Japan

New International School of Japan is a world class dual language school in Tokyo that follows the Japanese and an international curriculum. It provides a holistic education to students in the age group of 3 to 18 years. The school happens to be accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) as well as the Council of International Schools (JCIS). That apart, it is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS), the Progressive Education Network (PEN) and the Tokyo Association of International Preschool (TAIP).

The cornerstone of the school’s educational policy is derived from a dual language implementation of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. It is not surprising that the school is extremely popular both with the locals and expats as the right place to send their children for a holistic education.

1. Axis International School

This is an international school par excellence providing education to students from the pre primary to the higher secondary level. The fact that they have native english speaking teachers in the school makes all the difference to the way that the school is perceived by the expat communities in Tokyo. The school is affiliated to Griggs International Academy and that fact allows it to offer its students a fantastic academic program, especially the high school one. The students studying at this school stand a very good chance of making it to the top fifty universities in the world on account of that association. There is also a lot of emphasis on physical education and spiritual development making the school as good as any top ranked educational institution in any corner of the world.

1. Kohana International School

Kohana International School offers an education to children between the ages of 3 and 18. The school boasts students hailing from 8 different nationalities, with the most predominant presence being that of the Indian community. The school follows the British curriculum(IGCSE) and is known both for its academic rigor as well as the focus on extracurricular activities. The school empowers individuals to grow into the best version of themselves. It helps that the school has a multicultural character allowing the students to assimilate the best traits of diverse cultures and grow into global citizens.

Conclusion

There isn’t a better place than Japan for a child to receive his or her schooling. The national exposes young impressionable minds to the best pedagogy in the world as as the benign influence of a Japanese culture steeped in traditions and cultures. The fact that Japan is a major first world country means that the country offers the best possible infrastructure for children to receive an outstanding schooling.

The 21st century, it is often said, is the Asian century and what better place for the children of today than to receive their schooling in the number one Asian country in the world. Students receiving their schooling in Japan will receive one that is future ready and just right for the 21st century.

Aaronwatson