Al Sanad School Japan vs YUAI International Islamic School

	A Al Sanad School Japan Tokyo, Japan	Y YUAI International Islamic School Tokyo, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥2,250,000 - 2,970,000	Fees / year ¥1,800,000 - 2,520,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 2016
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 2-chōme-3-1 Harachō, Sōka, Saitama 340-0048, Japan. The campus is in the Harachō district, in the greater Tokyo region. Access is via Shinden/Dokkyo Station, with about an eight-minute bus ride or a 30-minute walk from the nearest stations.	Location YUAI International Islamic School is located at 1-13 Ōyamachō, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0065, Japan. It sits in the Shibuya district of central Tokyo. The address and contact details are publicly listed by the school.
Stages	Stages Primary School; Junior Highschool; IGCSE A LEVEL; Namiki Highschool; YUAI School Japan.	Stages The school comprises three levels: Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School.
School type	School type Co-educational	School type Co-educational; the school uses English as the medium of instruction.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix No public data is published on the number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international student ratio.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No publicly published SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions are described in the official materials.	Additional learning support Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not listed on the accessible pages.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed.	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation. The school was established through collaboration between the FGA Education Foundation and the Islamic Centre of Japan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Islamic	Religious affiliation Islamic; the school emphasizes Islamic values and an Islamic environment.
School day structure	School day structure Official hours are 7 AM–5 PM, Monday to Saturday. In Primary School, Morning Tahfiz runs 8:00–8:40, with classes from 9:00–15:00 (14:20 on Fridays).	School day structure Morning Tahfiz runs from 8:00 to 8:40; classes run from 9:00 to 15:00, with a 14:20 finish on Fridays; Homeroom and cleaning take place from 15:00 to 15:20.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service is not offered.	Bus service details A bus service is not publicly listed; contact the school for transport options.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee: JPY 10,000, payable upon submission of the registration form. One-time / Enrollment / Building Fees - Local students (one-time enrollment fee by year group): - Primary: Enrollment JPY 100,000. - Year 7–8: Enrollment JPY 120,000. - IGCSE: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - Namiki: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - A Level: Enrollment JPY 160,000. - Non-local students (one-time enrollment and building development where shown): - Registration fee JPY 10,000 plus Enrollment JPY 320,000 for listed programmes. Building development fees are charged separately where shown (examples below). - Building development (examples): Primary JPY 450,000; Year 7–8 JPY 450,000; IGCSE JPY 450,000; A Level JPY 300,000. Tuition fees by school year (per semester and annual total) - Local students (per semester → annual total): - Primary: JPY 285,000 per semester → JPY 570,000 per year. - Year 7–8: JPY 330,000 per semester → JPY 660,000 per year. - IGCSE: JPY 390,000 per semester → JPY 780,000 per year. - Namiki: JPY 360,000 per semester → JPY 720,000 per year. - A Level: JPY 400,000 per semester → JPY 800,000 per year. - Non-local students (per semester → annual total): - Primary: JPY 900,000 per semester → JPY 1,800,000 per year. - Year 7–8: JPY 1,020,000 per semester → JPY 2,040,000 per year. - IGCSE: JPY 1,140,000 per semester → JPY 2,280,000 per year. - Namiki: Not listed (N/A) for non-local. - A Level: JPY 1,260,000 per semester → JPY 2,520,000 per year. Other annual or recurring fees (by category) - Facility fee (annual): typically JPY 25,000 for local students (same facility fee shown across local year groups). - Event & Program fee (annual): examples—Primary JPY 15,000 (local) / JPY 15,000 (non-local); Year 7–8 JPY 20,000; IGCSE local JPY 20,000 / non-local JPY 20,000; A Level JPY 20,000. Amounts vary by programme. - Textbooks (annual or as noted): examples—Primary JPY 20,000 (local and non-local); Year 7–8 JPY 30,000 (local) / JPY 20,000 (non-local); IGCSE local JPY 35,000 / non-local JPY 40,000; Namiki local JPY 30,000; A Level local JPY 30,000 / non-local JPY 20,000. IGCSE textbooks for non-local students are noted as payable once every two years. - Items explicitly excluded from the fee lines (charged separately): meals, school uniform, sports attire, books and writing materials (where not included in the textbook line), Cambridge exam fees, after-school programmes and any other additional resources. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment timing: School fees must be paid seven (7) days before the beginning of each academic term. Registration fees are payable upon submission of the registration form. - Notice to withdraw: Two (2) months' notice must be given for permanent withdrawal. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; boarding is not shown in the fee schedules. No separate boarding charges are indicated. Refund information - No explicit refund policy or tuition refund schedule is stated in the published fee documents. The fee documents require two months' notice for permanent withdrawal but do not list a tuition-refund formula or refundable deposits. Fee payment options - Accepted payment method: bank transfer only. Example bank details shown (Mitsubishi UFJ and SWIFT code BOTKJPJT) and the account name listed for payments. Credit card payment is not listed as an accepted method. Notes on interpretation of the fee lines - The fee schedules present columns for one-time payments (registration/enrolment/building development), once-a-year payments (facility/event & programme/textbooks) and semester payments (tuition per semester). Annual totals can be calculated by adding one-time and yearly items to the two semester tuition amounts for the relevant programme. Document reference - Published, downloadable fee schedules for local and non-local students list the full per-programme amounts and the payment instructions.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Application fee (one-time, non‑refundable): JPY 10,000. - Enrolment / registration fee (one‑time, payable on acceptance): JPY 320,000 (listed as the standard registration/enrolment charge). - Building development / capital development fee (one‑time, payable on acceptance): amounts published for new entrants include JPY 380,000–¥420,000 on published summaries; the school's published admissions fee structure is listed in the public fee summaries. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown for the published academic year) - Kindergarten (KG) / Early Years: Annual tuition JPY 1,440,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 JPY 540,000; Term 2 JPY 540,000; Term 3 JPY 360,000. - Primary (Early Primary / Years 1–3 groupings as published): Annual tuition JPY 1,440,000 (same term split as Kindergarten: Term 1 JPY 540,000; Term 2 JPY 540,000; Term 3 JPY 360,000). - Lower Secondary (published lower secondary / middle years): Annual tuition JPY 1,680,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 JPY 630,000; Term 2 JPY 630,000; Term 3 JPY 420,000. - Higher Secondary — IGCSE programme: Annual tuition JPY 1,920,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 JPY 720,000; Term 2 JPY 720,000; Term 3 JPY 480,000. - Higher Secondary — combined IGCSE & Namiki programme (where published): Annual tuition JPY 2,640,000. Term breakdown: Term 1 JPY 990,000; Term 2 JPY 990,000; Term 3 JPY 660,000. - Alternate published annual totals by specific year/grade appear in public fee listings showing a step pattern (examples: JPY 1,800,000; JPY 2,040,000; JPY 2,280,000; JPY 2,520,000 for higher grades in some published tables). Use the grade‑band breakdown given above for the commonly referenced programme groupings. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed on an annual basis but the school's published fee schedule shows tuition payable in three instalments per academic year (three terms) with the term splits shown above. Payments are due by term according to the school's term calendar. - For withdrawal, the published rule is that parents must provide not less than one complete term's written notice prior to withdrawal; if no such notice is given, one complete term's fees are payable in lieu of notice. Consecutive late payments may incur penalties under the school's published payment terms. Boarding fees - Boarding is not part of the school's published programme; the school operates as a day school and no boarding fee schedule is published. No boarding charges are listed in the school fee summaries. Other costs and recurring fees - Capital/campus development or building development charge (one‑time at entry) is published as a separate one‑time payment (see one‑time fees above). - Additional program or capital assessment fees are published in some public fee summaries as an annual extra for certain cohorts; this may be described as a capital assessment or development fee in the fee breakdowns. - Extra‑curricular activities, school trips, examination fees (for external examinations such as IGCSE) and special programme charges are additional to the published tuition in the same way they are at comparable international schools; some published notes show itemised charges for optional trips and per‑subject examination charges where applicable. - Academic support / developmental tuition: published summaries note that new students needing extra academic development may be charged additional monthly academic support fees in the range JPY 10,000–JPY 35,000 depending on need and programme. - Uniforms, textbooks, school lunch and personal stationery are typically charged separately at international schools in Tokyo; no fixed uniform tariff is published in the school's public fee summaries that list tuition and one‑time admission charges. Expect separate one‑off uniform and textbook charges at enrolment. Refund information - The published refund policy in public fee summaries states: no refund of tuition fees, in part or in whole, for a term will be granted except in the specific case where a student does not attend school at all during the term (complete absence) and the parents submit the required notification; appeals are possible in that circumstance. The school requires the one‑term written notice for withdrawal or payment of one term in lieu. Fee payment options - The school's publicly available summary fee pages and fee listings used in public directories do not include a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, specific bank transfer instructions or credit‑card acceptance are not published in the publicly visible fee summaries). Families should note that the publicly published fee tables do not list payment methods. - Common practice at international schools in Tokyo is to use bank transfer for term payments and to offer other options (institutional payment portals or international payment services) where appropriate; because specific payment methods are not published in the publicly available fee summaries for this school, parents should rely on the published fee amounts and the term schedule above when planning finances. Notes on the academic year covered - The fee figures above correspond to the published fee tables and public fee summaries for the 2025–2026 academic cycle as presented in public fee compilations and school fee listings. The term splits shown reflect the three‑term tuition instalment pattern used in those published fee tables. If you need these figures copied into a specific format, the values above are drawn from the school's published fee tables and public fee summaries for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered at the Al Sanad Campus for YUAI students. Female boarding has operated for about a year, and a Male Boarding option opened in January 2026. The program provides supervised living spaces, structured study and academic support, daily Islamic routines, and life-skills development such as cleaning and cooking.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Al Sanad School Japan uses a formal school uniform for both primary and secondary students. In summer, students wear white shirts with dark grey trousers for boys or pinafore dresses/skirts for girls; in winter, white long-sleeved shirts with dark grey trousers or skirts, plus the Al Sanad blazer and tie for secondary students. The uniform also includes indoor shoes and a sportswear set; blazer and tie are part of the winter/secondary uniform. Uniform items and guidance are listed by the official uniform guide and shown in the school's uniform resources.	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required across the school. The uniform for Primary and Secondary includes white shirts and a navy blazer, with Kindergarten using a green tartan pinafore or tartan shorts for boys and a tartan option for girls; PE gear comprises a Yuai polo shirt and navy track trousers. Uniforms can be purchased from the Yuai uniform shop, which also advertises sizing and fitting services.
Food options	Food options —	Food options During Summer Camp, meals are provided on-site, including lunch options such as curry rice and barbecues. The site does not specify daily canteen provisions or dietary options for the regular school day.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school appears to be operated under FGA Education, a General Incorporated Association in Japan. The local/non-local tuition documents list an account under 'Ippanshadanhoujin FGAEDUCATION' (FGA Education), indicating governance by that non-profit entity. The school's About/History content also references FGAEducation as part of its identity.	Governance and ownership Al Sanad School Japan operates YUAI School. The Shibuya campus moved to the Al Sanad Campus in 2024, indicating governance under the Al Sanad School Japan network, and the school's branding and history reference a relationship with FGAEducation.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum at Al Sanad School Japan comprises Primary School, Junior Highschool, and senior-level tracks (IGCSE/A Level and Namiki Highschool), forming an integrated program. The Primary School spans six grades starting at age 6 and emphasizes internalizing Islamic values, developing lifelong learning skills, and applying science to real life, with a morning Tahfiz class and clubs supplementing the core program; lower primary is led by homeroom teachers, with Japanese language and Tahfiz taught by specialist teachers. The Primary curriculum includes AQ & Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Japanese Language, Arabic, Art & Craft, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Studies. Junior Highschool offers the same core subject areas—AQ & Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Japanese, Arabic, Art & Craft, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Studies—forming the continuum toward senior qualifications. The senior pathway centers on IGCSE and A Level qualifications, with Namiki Highschool listed as part of the senior options.	Curriculum details The school uses English as the medium of instruction and embeds Islamic values within an Islamic environment; Arabic is taught as a subject. Kindergarten provides a social-emotional foundation, while Primary comprises six grades starting around age 6 with emphasis on Islamic values, lifelong learning, science and real-life skills. Secondary follows the Cambridge curriculum and emphasizes internalising Islamic values during puberty, preparing students to take the Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Subject offerings in Secondary include AQ & Islamic, Studies, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Japanese, Arabic, Art & Craft, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Studies. A typical day begins with Morning Tahfiz from 8:00 to 8:40, with classes from 9:00 to 15:00 (14:20 on Friday).
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Al Sanad School Japan frames wellbeing through a holistic education approach that combines academic development with personal growth within an Islamic framework. The staff are described as experienced and dedicated, delivering a stimulating and supportive learning environment with personalised attention to help students develop essential life skills. The curriculum emphasizes global awareness and respectful, empathetic interaction, intended to nurture social and emotional competencies. Islamic education through the Quran and Sunnah informs daily life and resilience, aligning with emotional and social development. Explicit SEL programmes, dedicated staff, or defined SEL initiatives are not publicly disclosed in the official materials. The Director's message also stresses nurturing well-being and emotional resilience as part of safeguarding and holistic development.	Social & emotional learning The Kindergarten program teaches emotional and social skills such as confidence, self-control, teamwork, and empathy. The Kindergarten description notes learning through activities beyond literacy to develop these social-emotional skills as a foundation. In Secondary, the Cambridge curriculum is complemented by a focus on internalizing Islamic values to support students' personal and social development. Homeroom teachers in Secondary are responsible for student welfare and are described as treating students as their own children. The school operates an English-medium international curriculum, which supports communication and collaboration in social contexts.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Public materials do not specify any formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff roles, or dedicated facilities. There is no explicit listing of supported SEN categories or inclusion policies. The school does not publicly disclose whether it is a specialist SEN institution or which kinds of SEN it can support. The Approach & Values page describes a holistic, individualized education and dedicated staff, but without reference to SEN-specific services. For families seeking SEN information, there are no official SEN details available in the published materials.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. Public pages list Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary as the academic levels with no explicit SEN department or program indicated. There is no mention of dedicated SEN staff or a SEN coordinator on publicly accessible pages. The available public content does not describe whether the school is a specialist SEN institution. For SEN accommodations, public pages do not provide details; additional information would require direct inquiry.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Public materials do not provide explicit information about EAL provision, programmes, or staffing. The school's published materials indicate a holistic, globally aware curriculum and use of English as a language of instruction in some materials, but no formal EAL support is described. There is no explicit mention of EAL policies, assessment, or targeted language support in the official content. Third-party listings indicate English as an instruction language, but these are not official policy statements. Therefore, EAL support is not publicly disclosed in the official materials.	English as an additional language English is the medium of instruction at YUAI IIS Japan. The site does not publicly disclose specific EAL support programs or staff. The curriculum includes additional language offerings such as Japanese and Arabic within the program. The school presents an international curriculum and English-language instruction, but explicit EAL intervention strategies are not detailed on public pages. Families seeking specifics on EAL support are advised to inquire directly for details.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is addressed through the school's holistic approach and values-based education. The Director's message states a commitment to nurturing children's well-being and development, fostering a loving, supportive environment, and building emotional resilience rooted in Islamic principles. The combination of personal growth, moral development, and a caring staff is presented as the mechanism for supporting mental wellbeing. There are no separate, publicly disclosed mental health programmes or counsellors listed in official materials.	Mental wellbeing SEL-oriented development is evident in Kindergarten through the emphasis on emotional and social skills. In Secondary, homeroom teachers oversee student welfare, contributing to mental wellbeing and a sense of secure pastoral care. The combination of Islamic values with the Cambridge curriculum supports wellbeing through a values-based, holistic approach. School life events and activities, including sports and cultural celebrations, provide social opportunities that support wellbeing. No separate, publicly disclosed mental health program page is available beyond these welfare-oriented provisions.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is described in the Director's message as a core responsibility, with explicit reference to nurturing and safeguarding growth and children's well-being. No explicit safeguarding policy or policy statements are published in the official materials. The School Life section shows boarding facilities, which implies additional safeguarding considerations for students living on-site.	Safeguarding Homeroom teachers are described as responsible for student welfare and are noted to treat students as their own children, indicating a caring safeguarding approach. There is no publicly disclosed formal safeguarding or child-protection policy on public YUAI IIS pages. Core values highlighted by affiliated Al Sanad School Japan emphasize integrity, respect, and responsibility as safeguarding-influencing principles. The Al Sanad approach also stresses Islamic education and holistic development that align with safeguarding-oriented care. For authoritative safeguarding details, parents should seek official policy documentation directly from the school.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located at 2-chōme-3-1 Harachō, Japan. Al Sanad Hall sits on the campus and has hosted events such as the entrance ceremony. In 2024, the school announced a move to a larger Al Sanad Campus with enhanced facilities and a modern learning environment, with YUAI High School students relocating to the new campus. The school emphasizes a holistic education model that integrates conventional curricula with Islamic values.	Facilities overview The school is located at 1-13 Ōyamachō, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0065. The school uses English as the medium of instruction and provides an Islamic environment immersion with Islamic values alongside an international curriculum. The school offers Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School programs.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School are offered. The Secondary School follows the Cambridge curriculum. The school uses English as the medium of instruction and integrates Islamic values into academic life.
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Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al Sanad School Japan began as a community effort in Tokyo to start a school that would help Muslim children keep their identity, initially named YUAI International Islamic School. The early years faced financial constraints and numerous challenges as the curriculum and operations were developed. In December 2022, the group found a site, negotiated with the owner, and, with support from Allah, Al Razq, and other donors, secured the funds to establish the new campus and named it Al Sanad School. A six‑month payment plan was arranged to complete the purchase, marking a major milestone in the school's development. By April 2024, as they approached their seventh year, they were hopeful that accreditation would bring long‑term quality and continuity for the community.	History YUAI International Islamic School began in July 2016 as a collaborative effort between the FGA Education Foundation and the Islamic Centre of Japan to provide an Islamic environment alongside an international education in Tokyo. English is the medium of instruction and the school integrates Islamic values across its learning. The school offers kindergarten, primary, and secondary education, with the secondary program following the Cambridge curriculum. As of 2025, YUAI is in its ninth academic year since it began.
Community	Community The Al Sanad School Japan community is active and engaged, with events that bring students, families, and staff together. The School Life blog notes an annual Sports Day where students, teachers, and parents participate in a range of activities, fostering teamwork and community spirit. The school also hosts cultural celebrations, such as Eid Mubarak, where parent volunteers contribute food and decorations, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The community also celebrates student achievements, such as Sara's acceptance to Kanazawa University, highlighting the school's supportive environment for its students. These activities illustrate a vibrant, family‑oriented school culture.	Community YUAI's community life centers on school events, cultural exchanges, and student achievements. The 2025 entrance ceremony was held at the Tokyo Camii with families in attendance, and the Eid Party 2025 welcomed students with decorations, sweets, tasty food, and games. Exchange programs with Wakou Primary School and Toho Gakuin feature cultural activities and Islamic presentations, reflecting active community engagement. Public posts celebrate student achievements in national competitions, including Quran Musabaqah placements.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Al Sanad School Japan maintains an active parent involvement program with events and workshops. A June 2025 Parents' Workshop, led by Eman-sensei, bridged medicine and the Qur'an and was attended by Yuai and Al Sanad parents, focusing on balanced parenting with faith and knowledge. Parents contribute to school celebrations, including Eid Mubarak, with food, decorations, and hospitality, reflecting strong parent participation in cultural events. The Eid celebration demonstrated close collaboration between families and staff to create a festive, inclusive atmosphere. The school's School Life blog also highlights ongoing parent‑focused events and family engagement, such as sports days and related activities, underscoring the school's commitment to community involvement. Sports Day, which involves both students and parents, further showcases the emphasis on community participation.	Parent teacher association A formal PTA body is not publicly described in YUAI's published materials. Parent involvement is evident through participation in events such as School Sports Day, where parents joined in activities. Graduation ceremonies involve graduates presenting flowers and heartfelt letters to their parents, and families attend to celebrate. Entrance ceremonies at Tokyo Camii are attended by families, highlighting family engagement in orientation. Eid celebrations engage families alongside students, and exchange programs with Wakou Primary School and Toho Gakuin provide opportunities for cross-cultural activities involving parents and students. Public posts also document student achievements in national competitions, underscoring a broader, family-inclusive sense of community.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Al Sanad School Japan offers enrichment programs beyond the regular curriculum. The school hosts an annual English Internal Competition for both primary and secondary students. It runs a KG Summer School and a Summer Camp with activities and reflection components. It also offers a Summer Quran Intensive Program for ages 5 and up.	Academic & intellectual YUAI International Islamic School follows the Cambridge curriculum in Secondary, with explicit emphasis on preparing students for IGCSE examinations. The school also runs a Science & Math Festival 2025 to spark student interest in STEM, featuring presentations, games, quizzes, and exhibitions. A Summer School Program offers focused Qur'anic reading and Qur'anic stories during the summer break, extending learning beyond the term. Students participate in academic and language competitions, including the AMIS International Quran Musabaqah and national Japanese language and poetry competitions, which help develop research, presentation, and public‑speaking skills.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities are expressed through performing arts and cultural events. A 2024 culture performance, developed in collaboration with Yuai School Japan, featured drama and choral speaking across multiple student levels. These performances explored Islamic themes and cultural storytelling.	Arts & creative Art & Craft is listed as a subject in the Secondary School, indicating formal engagement with visual and creative disciplines. The school also hosts and participates in student performances during major events (e.g., graduation ceremonies), showcasing creativity and cultural expression. Students further demonstrate creative expression through language and poetry competitions such as the National Japanese Poetry Competition and related performances. Exchange programs with Japanese partner schools have included performance opportunities such as Islamic songs, illustrating cross‑cultural artistic collaboration.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Japanese language is a curricular subject offered in Primary School. Collaborative cultural performances with Yuai School Japan expand cross-cultural engagement. The Malaysia Immersion Program highlights STEM-focused study and volunteer activities as part of international exchanges. Secondary students also participate in overseas study tours and events such as Umrah trips.	Cultural & language Japanese Language and Arabic are offered as key subjects, supporting bilingual/language development across the curriculum. The school engages in cross‑cultural activities, including an Exchange Program with Wakou Primary School in Japan, which promotes cultural awareness and friendship across borders. Students also participate in language‑and culture‑based competitions such as the Itouen Ocha Japanese Poetry Competition and other national language events.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports Day is an annual event that involves students, teachers, and parents in a range of physical activities. Summer Camp with YUAI Students and other group activities promote social interaction and teamwork. Overseas study tours and intercultural experiences also support peer bonding and social engagement.	Social & hobbies The school hosts annual Sports Day, with games and activities that involve students and often parents. Summer Camp provides outdoor and social activities, including team-building and overnight experiences for older students and a one‑day format for younger students. Social events such as Eid Party and other school celebrations foster community and social bonding among students and families. Hands‑on outdoor learning, such as the Harvest Time sweet potato project, complements social activities with environmental and collaborative experiences.
Community & service	Community & service Al Sanad's mission emphasizes volunteering and contributing to society. The Malaysia Immersion Program included volunteer initiatives and community engagement during the conference. Service is framed as a core value within the school's holistic education approach.	Community & service The school participates in community exchange through partnerships like Wakou Primary School, enabling ongoing cross‑cultural community engagement. Community‑level events such as Eid celebrations and graduation ceremonies bring together students, families, and staff, strengthening school‑family ties. Representation in wider communities is also reflected in student achievements at national and local competitions, which involve the broader community in recognizing YUAI students' talents. Harvest Time projects connect students with local sustainability and community learning efforts.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Graduation ceremonies demonstrate student leadership and achievement, highlighting student milestones and leadership within the school community. Participation in competitions such as AMIS International Quran Musabaqah and national Japanese language/poetry events develops leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and disciplined practice. The Cambridge/IGCSE pathway in Secondary provides a foundation for future academic and professional advancement, aligning with leadership and career preparation. Students' initiative in preparing for competitions and representing the school in external events further demonstrates leadership and professional development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical activity are integral to student life, with annual Sports Day emphasizing fitness and teamwork. Camp programs and outdoor activities also support well-being through group exercise and social interaction.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports Day and regular outdoor camps emphasize physical health and teamwork as core wellbeing activities. Summer Camp offers structured outdoor experiences and social interaction that support mental and physical well‑being. Harvest Time activities involve hands‑on outdoor learning and connection with nature, promoting well‑being through sustainable practices. Social events like Eid Party reinforce community spirit and family wellbeing within the school community.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English, Japanese, and Arabic are taught at Al Sanad School Japan. English and Arabic appear as standard subjects within the curriculum, while Japanese Language is taught by professional language teachers; lower primary classes rely on homeroom teachers for most subjects except Japanese. The pages do not specify language levels (beginner to advanced) or formal language support programs for non-native speakers.	Language provision Language provision: English is the medium of instruction across the curriculum. English is listed as a subject in Secondary. Japanese Language and Arabic are offered as subjects in Secondary. A subject labeled 'AQ & Islamic' is part of the curriculum, and the Cambridge curriculum guides the academic program.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Immersion programs: YUAI IIS describes its approach as Islamic environment immersion, integrating Islamic values throughout daily school life. The curriculum uses English as the medium of instruction, aligning with its Cambridge-based international program. No language-immersion program (for example, English-Japanese immersion) is described publicly. The immersion is primarily Islamic in nature rather than language-based.
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The site publicly describes YUAI International Islamic School as following the Cambridge curriculum in the secondary years and preparing students for the IGCSE examination, which indicates alignment with an internationally recognized framework. No other accreditations are listed on the site.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Step 1 — Submit the online application. Begin by opening the Online Application Form. Step 1 of 4 is labeled A. Student Information, where you enter the student's full name, date of birth, and the grade you are applying for. Before submitting, prepare a soft copy of the required documents: two passport-sized photos, a birth certificate, copies of the student's identity card or passport, copies of both parents' identity cards or passports, the previous school Leaving Certificate, and the most recent report card. The application will not be processed for submission without a complete set of documents, so ensure all items are ready before you finalize the form. (Note: JavaScript should be enabled to use the form.)	Admissions 1. Step 1 — Confirm fit with YUAI IIS's program and language of instruction. YUAI IIS provides English-medium instruction and, at the Secondary level, follows the Cambridge curriculum, which helps families assess alignment with the child's language abilities and academic goals. The school's admissions framework is accessible via the Admission section, which includes an Application Process and related pages that indicate how to start the application, and an Application Form is available through the site navigation. 2. Step 2 — Initiate the application. Begin by navigating to the Application Process area and using the Application Form to submit the initial application. The site's navigation explicitly lists Application Process and Application Form as part of Admissions, signaling that the online form is the starting point for enrollment. 3. Step 3 — Pay the application fee. The published application fee for Yuai IIS is 10,000 JPY, which is part of the initial costs associated with submitting the application. This fee is reflected in public-fee information for YUAI IIS admissions and is corroborated by third-party fee listings for the school. 4. Step 4 — Submit required documents and await review. After submitting the online application, families typically provide supporting documents as part of the admissions package and await a review decision. The school's public admissions structure includes a formal process and guidance pages, though exact document requirements are not visible in the accessible content at the moment. 5. Step 5 — Admission decision and enrollment steps. If offered a place, families proceed to enrollment and payment of the onetime and recurring fees. First-year, one-time fees include Enrolment Fee of 320,000 JPY and Building Development Fee of 420,000 JPY, in addition to the annual Tuition of 1,800,000 JPY. The total initial year cost is 2,550,000 JPY, based on the current published fee structure. 6. Step 6 — Begin at the start of the new term. Once enrolled, students join the term as per the school calendar and commence attendance under the English-medium and Cambridge-aligned Secondary curriculum where applicable. The language of instruction and curriculum approach are part of the school's stated program design, as described in public-facing materials.
Scholarships	Scholarships 3. Step 3 — Scholarships and financial support. External scholarship programs support some Al Sanad School Japan students through partnerships with non-profit organizations. Human Initiative Japan announced a scholarship program for Alsanad students in 2025, providing a total of 400,000 Yen (100,000 Yen per student) to four students, with distribution planned for November–December 2025; the program aims to help students who need financial support to continue their studies and may include learning support sessions. Dompet Dhuafa Japan also runs a scholarship program that, as of October 1, 2025, distributed scholarships to Al Sanad School, YUAI International School, and Tokyo Iqro to support Muslim students in Japan. More details on amounts and eligibility are provided by the program organizers and partner schools.	Scholarships Public pages do not publish a formal scholarship program for YUAI IIS. There is a Financial Aid link in the admissions/navigation area, but no explicit scholarship offerings or criteria are visible in the accessible content. The fee schedule and one-time costs are published, but scholarships are not described in the publicly available material.
Waitlist	Waitlist 2. Step 2 — Waitlist/pool status. There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool policy for Al Sanad School Japan in the available admissions materials. Parents should plan on the standard application submission and fee steps as outlined, since no waitlist procedures are specified. If spaces become available mid-year, the school does not publish a separate waitlist process in the materials reviewed.	Waitlist —
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