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Global Wisdom International School - Funabori Campus

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥825,000 - 855,000
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 101
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Japanese, Hindi, Tamil
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Global Wisdom International School (GWIS) operates in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward with two campuses: Funabori and Kasai. The Funabori Campus (3-1-4 Funabori, Edogawa-ku) provides a Montessori-based pre-school and kindergarten program for ages 2 to 6, emphasizing discovery and enquiry in an activity-rich environment. The Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary (and plans Cambridge Lower Secondary for future Grades 1–8). GWIS is officially recognized as a Cambridge International School, providing Cambridge Primary and, in future, Cambridge Lower Secondary. The school hosts a community of more than 100 students from roughly 10 nationalities, supporting an international atmosphere and cross-cultural learning. The learning approach blends hands-on Montessori practice with theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner to balance free exploration with guided study. In addition to core curriculum, GWIS runs extensive after-school programs up to age 10, alongside arts, language development, and other extracurriculars to support holistic development. Admission is open for the 2026-27 academic year.

3-1-4 Funabori, Edogawa‑ku, Tokyo (Funabori Branch, 1F)

The Essentials

Global Wisdom International School - Funabori Campus has 101 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Funabori Campus is in Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan (3-1-4 Funabori). It is near Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, about 4 minutes by train from the station. A bus stop is 1 minute away, with direct bus access to nearby areas. It is walkable from Funabori, Kita-sakai, Higashi-Komatsugawa, Matsue, Ichinoe, and Higashi-Ojima.

Stages
Pre-school & Kindergarten (Ages 2–6)

Type
Kindergarten campus of an international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 100 students from 10 nationalities.

Country affiliation
Japan

Bus service
Nearby bus stops are 1 minute away; direct bus 錦29 access; close to Funabori Station and other areas via bus; walkable to Funabori, Kita-sakai, Higashi-Komatsugawa, Matsue, Ichinoe, and Higashi-Ojima.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Two polo shirts are provided as part of the school uniform.
Fees

Annual tuition at Global Wisdom International School - Funabori Campus ranges from JPY 825,000 to JPY 855,000 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees
- Admission fee (one‑time): JPY 30,000.
- Miscellaneous (annual): JPY 10,000.
- Medical examination fee (annual): JPY 5,000.
- School uniform: two polo shirts are provided at admission.
- Insurance charge: JPY 800 per month (included in the fees).

Tuition fees — Funabori Campus (Kindergarten: Pre, K1, K2, K3)
- Monthly tuition (Pre, K1, K2, K3): JPY 70,000 per month.
- Term fees (term length stated below):
- Term 1 (Apr–Jul, 4 months): JPY 270,000.
- Term 2 (Aug–Nov, 4 months): JPY 270,000.
- Term 3 (Dec–Mar, 4 months): JPY 270,000.
- Total annual tuition (after term discounts): JPY 810,000.
- Term/annual discounts: a term‑wise payment discount is applied (total JPY 30,000 per year; JPY 10,000 per term when paid term‑wise).
- August / Summer School note: August includes a summer‑school period; if a child cannot attend August for a reason, 30% of the August fees will be refunded if the school is informed at least one month in advance.

Half‑day and daily options (Kindergarten)
- Half‑day (9:00–12:00) — daily rate (per day, including materials): JPY 3,500.
- Half‑day (9:00–12:00) — monthly basis (including materials): JPY 50,000. Parents may choose number of days per week.

After‑school / extended care fees
- After‑school program (available after Regular or Half‑Day school) — monthly rates (five days a week):
- 14:00–15:00: JPY 15,000 per month.
- 14:00–16:00: JPY 25,000 per month.
- 14:00–17:00: JPY 35,000 per month.
- 14:00–18:00: JPY 45,000 per month.
- Ad‑hoc extension: JPY 600 per 30 minutes.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic year is divided into three terms (Term 1 Apr–Jul, Term 2 Aug–Nov, Term 3 Dec–Mar). Term fees above represent the four‑month term totals. Monthly rates are available for relevant programs.
- Fees are inclusive of tax.
- Fees once paid are not refundable in general; one month's written notice is required when leaving the school.
- Payment method: fees are required to be paid by bank transfer; parents are requested to bear any remittance charges. No other payment methods are listed for regular fee payments.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable to Funabori Campus (this campus operates as a mixed Montessori kindergarten and does not offer boarding).

Other costs and optional charges
- Transportation / bus service: charged separately (amount varies by route and service). Route‑based bus fees are additional to tuition.
- Materials / consumables: included for half‑day daily option; other incidental materials or book charges (if any) are handled as separate items where applicable.

Refund information (summary)
- General policy: fees once paid will not be refunded; a one‑month notice is required when leaving the school.
- August / summer‑school exception: a 30% refund of the August fee is available if the school is informed at least one month in advance that the child will not attend August summer activities.

Fee payment options
- Primary payment channel: bank transfer (parents are asked to cover bank remittance charges). No credit‑card payment option is listed for regular tuition billing.
Academics

Global Wisdom International School - Funabori Campus teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
Funabori Campus uses a Mixed Montessori Curriculum for Pre-school and Kindergarten (ages 2 to 6). Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary Curriculum and Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grade 1 to 8. The school emphasizes discovery and enquiry-based learning in an international environment. Global Wisdom International School has more than 100 students from 10 nationalities. GWIS Kasai Campus and Funabori Campus are open for admission for the 2026-27 academic year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Funabori Campus Pre-School & Kindergarten provides an environment designed to enhance intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. The curriculum blends Montessori methods with other international preschool approaches to foster independence and active learning. The program is activity-oriented and aimed at holistic development, developing language, social, and fine motor skills. Learning emphasizes hands-on experiences and play-based methods to connect children with the surrounding world. There is an extensive range of extracurricular programs and an after-school/aftercare option for GWIS students and children from other schools.

Safeguarding
The school complies with Tokyo Metropolitan Government rules and regulations on childcare safety, hygiene, development and overall well-being. The school maintains certification of this compliance.
Parent Experience

History
Global Wisdom International School operates in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward. In April 2025, the Nishikasai Branch relocated to Kasai 3 Chome and began offering Cambridge Primary and Kindergarten. The Funabori Campus provides a Mixed Montessori Curriculum for preschool and kindergarten ages 2 to 6, while the Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary for Grades 1 to 8. GWIS is officially recognized as a Cambridge International School, providing Cambridge Primary, with Cambridge Lower Secondary planned for the future.

Community
GWIS provides a warm and welcoming environment where students learn through discovery and enquiry-based approaches. The school welcomes children from all cultures and embraces diversity and inclusion. GWIS is part of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) and complies with Tokyo Metropolitan Government rules on childcare safety, hygiene, development, and well-being. The school has a multinational student body with more than 100 students from 10 nationalities.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Funabori Campus offers a Montessori-based pre-school and kindergarten program for ages 2 to 6. The learning environment is activity-oriented and designed to promote holistic development through a rich set of learning materials and experiences. The program aims to build independent, active learners with strong language, early mathematics, fine motor, social, and creative skills, supported by a curriculum drawn from Montessori principles and international preschool practices. The teaching approach combines hands-on activities with guided and inquiry-based learning, grounded in theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner to balance free exploration with structured learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
GWIS Funabori provides an extensive range of extra-curricular programs. The Kindergarten Campus offers afterschool/aftercare for students up to age 10, intended for extended learning or longer care. After-school services are available to GWIS students as well as children from other schools and Japanese institutions. These programs complement the core Montessori curriculum with a variety of activities and opportunities for continued engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a Montessori-based kindergarten program at Funabori Campus (ages 2–6). The environment is activity-oriented and designed for holistic development, enabling children to be active learners. Language development and mathematical skills are emphasized, with hands-on exploration of science and social topics. An extensive range of extra-curricular programs supports intellectual growth beyond the core curriculum.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum develops aesthetic sense through art, dance and music. Artistic activities are integrated to foster creativity and self-expression. A broad program of extra-curricular activities includes arts-related opportunities to supplement classroom learning.

Cultural & Language
The school has an international community with students from multiple nationalities, supporting diversity and inclusion. The school emphasizes language development and cross-cultural learning as part of campus life.

Social & Hobbies
Funabori Campus offers afterschool/aftercare for students up to age 10, including GWIS and other-school students. Aftercare provides extended learning time and recreational activities beyond regular hours. The school also offers an extensive range of after-school activities as part of its extracurricular offerings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school complies with Tokyo Metropolitan Government rules on childcare safety, hygiene, development and overall well-being. It emphasizes safe and healthy practices across campus and supports students' well-being as part of its educational approach.
Admissions

Admissions
The school offers Primary School and Kindergarten admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Primary School Admission Process: Step 1. Send an email to info@globalwisdom.co or call the school or fill an online contact form to request an appointment/visit. Step 2. Visit the school to learn about the detailed curriculum and fill the Primary Admission Form 2026-27 (PDF) or collect it from the school. Step 3. Pay the admission fees along with the contract. Step 4. Pay tuition as invoiced and collect books, uniform, etc. Step 5. School joining. Kindergarten Admission Process: Step 1. Send an email to info@globalwisdom.co or call or fill an online contact form for an appointment/visit/free trial. Step 2. Visit the school to review curriculum and daily routines and fill the Kindergarten Admission Form 2026-27 (PDF) or collect admission forms from the school, along with a medical check-up. Step 4. Get the Medical Check-up at GWIS in partnership with Sato Clinic. Step 5. Pay the admission fees along with the contract. Step 6. Pay tuition as invoiced and collect uniform, etc. Step 7. School joining. Government subsidy information: Students are eligible for a government subsidy as part of Japan's Free Education policy. To apply, submit three forms at the ward office: Employment Certificate (就労証明書), a Reason Letter (理由書) for needing bilingual/montessori education, and a Subsidy Eligibility Application (施設等利用給付認定申請書). From September 2025, the monthly subsidy increased to 80,000 Yen for children under 2 years and 77,000 Yen for children aged 3 to 6 years. Primary Admission Form and Kindergarten Admission Form (PDFs) can be downloaded for submission. For details, contact info@globalwisdom.co or +81-80-7837-3230 (Ms. Deepika). GWIS Kasai Campus (Cambridge Primary & Cambridge Lower Secondary) and Funabori Campus (Mixed Montessori Kindergarten) are open for Admission for New Academic Year 2026-27. The school location for the Funabori Campus is 3-1-4, Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo. The Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary; the Funabori Campus offers a mixed Montessori Kindergarten.
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