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Al Sanad School Japan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,250,000 - 2,970,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Japanese
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al Sanad School Japan is located at 2 Chome-3-1 Haracho, with the school noting access from Shinden/Dokkyo Station, approximately 8 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot. The school offers education from Primary School starting at age 6 and continues into secondary education, including IGCSE and A Level programmes, with Cambridge examination fees referenced in its official fee documents. Daily routines include a scheduled morning tahfiz session. The school also states that clubs are offered alongside the academic programme. Al Sanad School Japan organises structured academic activities such as an English Internal Competition, with separate categories for primary and secondary students. For older students, the school also describes providing overseas opportunities, including a study tour and Umrah trip, as part of its broader educational activities.

2 Chome-3-1 Haracho, Sōka, Saitama 340-0048, Japan

The Essentials

Al Sanad School Japan has instruction in English.

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.

Stages

Primary School; Junior Highschool; IGCSE A LEVEL; Namiki Highschool; YUAI School Japan.

Type

Co-educational

Additional learning support

No publicly published SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions are described in the official materials.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is listed.

Religious affiliation

Islamic

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).

Bus service

Bus service is not offered.
Diving Deeper

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Sanad School Japan ranges from JPY 2,250,000 to JPY 2,970,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Al Sanad School Japan teaches Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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.

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.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

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.
Facilities

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
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.)

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.

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.
School Events
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