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Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Kosugi

Japan, Kawasaki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,587,000 - 2,417,000
Ages 0 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Laurus International School of Science – Musashi‑Kosugi is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located in Park City, Musashi‑Kosugi, The Garden Towers WEST, 2F W6, 2‑228‑1 Kosugi‑cho, Nakahara‑ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211‑0063. The campus serves ages 0–12, with Musashi‑Kosugi offering 10 months to 6 years, and is Kawasaki‑certified. The all‑English setting supports social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, with Preschool School Life focusing on foundational skills and Kindergarten School Life including science experiments and outdoor play to develop communication. The Laurus Curriculum centers on inquiry‑based STEM learning. As of February 19, 2025, a self‑evaluation confirmed appropriate childcare practices, and Kawasaki City's regular audit identified no issues. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:30–18:00, with a 5‑hour option and Full Day enrolment. Bus services are available subject to age/height restrictions, and extracurriculars for non‑Laurus students include Mother & Toddler, Saturday School, Seasonal Camp and Afterschool.

Park City, Musashi-Kosugi The Garden Towers WEST, 2F W6, 2-228-1 Kosugi-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063

The Essentials

Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Kosugi has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
An International STEM preschool and kindergarten in Musashi-Kosugi, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, with English-language instruction. Address: Park City, Musashi-Kosugi The Garden Towers WEST, 2F W6 2-228-1 Kosugi-cho Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki 211-0063. Train access: 5 minutes' walk from Musashi-Kosugi Station (JR Nambu, Yokosuka, Shonan-Shinjuku Lines) or 6 minutes' walk (Tokyu-Toyoko / Meguro Lines). A School Bus service is available, subject to age and height restrictions.

Stages
Preschool and Kindergarten

Country affiliation
Japan

School day structure
Hours: Mon–Sat, 8:30–18:00 (public holidays may affect hours)

Bus service
A School Bus service is available, subject to age and height restrictions.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
A School Bus service is available, subject to age and height restrictions.

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is provided.

Food Options
Lunch is provided.

Governance and Ownership
Kawasaki City-certified nursery school; self-evaluation submitted on February 19, 2025 with no issues identified in Kawasaki City's audit.
Fees

Annual tuition at Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Kosugi ranges from JPY 1,587,000 to JPY 2,417,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance Fee
- Entrance fee: ¥110,000, payable upon enrolment.

Tuition fees (monthly) — Kindergarten (age 3–6)
- 5 days a week (5‑hour option, 09:00–14:00): ¥121,000 per month.
- 5 days a week (Full‑day option, 08:30–18:00): ¥168,000 per month.
- 6 days a week (5‑hour option, 09:00–14:00): ¥129,000 per month.
- 6 days a week (Full‑day option, 08:30–18:00): ¥181,000 per month.

Tuition fees (monthly) — Preschool (age 1.5–3)
- 1 day a week: ¥37,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥53,000 per month (Full‑day).
- 2 days a week: ¥61,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥89,000 per month (Full‑day).
- 3 days a week: ¥79,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥116,000 per month (Full‑day).
- 4 days a week: ¥100,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥147,000 per month (Full‑day).
- 5 days a week: ¥121,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥168,000 per month (Full‑day).
- 6 days a week: ¥129,000 per month (5‑hour) / ¥181,000 per month (Full‑day).

Other recurring and one‑off fees
- Educational Service Charge: ¥85,000 per year (annual).
- Maintenance Fee: ¥50,000 per year (annual).
- Materials, textbooks, school uniform, school bus (optional), and lunch (optional): amounts provided on enrolment; these are additional to tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged on a monthly basis. Entrance fee is payable upon enrolment; the Educational Service Charge and Maintenance Fee are billed annually.
- If tuition payments become overdue by more than three months the school may require withdrawal of the student; unpaid balances must be settled before return to school.
- Extended childcare fees (when applicable) are charged for hours beyond scheduled dismissal and are automatically withdrawn from the bank account on file.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable to this preschool/kindergarten (no boarding provision).

Refund information
- There are no refunds for tuition, the annual membership/educational service fee, the entrance fee, or other fees in the event of disaster, unforeseeable circumstances, or circumstances attributable to the parents. There is no refund for tuition or other fees on withdrawal; absences of more than one calendar month do not generate refunds.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank transfer is accepted; the school provides bank account details for electronic transfer. When making transfers, include any transfer fees and include the school name prefix in the account transfer name as instructed by the school. Payments may take time to be confirmed. Extended fees may be collected by automatic withdrawal from the registered bank account.

Other costs and optional charges
- Optional charges that will appear in addition to tuition include: school bus, lunch service, school uniform, and learning materials; exact amounts are provided at enrolment or on request.
Academics

Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Kosugi teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 12.

Curriculum
Laurus Curriculum builds a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. Musashi-Kosugi serves ages 10 months to 6 years and is Kawasaki-certified. Preschool School Life fosters social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in an all-English setting. Kindergarten School Life features science experiments, outdoor play, and communication development. As of February 19, 2025, a self-evaluation confirmed appropriate implementation in childcare and related practices, and Kawasaki City's regular audit identified no issues.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Build social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Instruction is in English in Preschool and Kindergarten (all-English setting). Saturday School supports English fluency. Kindergarteners are engaged in Math, Science/STEM and PE in an all-English environment.

Safeguarding
Musashi-Kosugi School is a Kawasaki certified nursery school. Self-evaluation submitted on February 19, 2025 confirmed that childcare and related practices were appropriately implemented. Kawasaki City's regular audit identified no issues.
Parent Experience

Community
Musashi-Kosugi School is a Kawasaki-certified nursery school. On February 19, 2025, the self-evaluation confirmed that childcare and related practices were appropriately implemented, and Kawasaki City's regular audit identified no issues. The campus is located at Park City, Musashi-Kosugi The Garden Towers WEST, 2F W6 2-228-1 Kosugi-cho Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063, near Musashi-Kosugi Station. Extracurriculars include a Mother & Toddler program for ages 10 months to 18 months (currently at capacity), Saturday School to support English fluency with all-English instruction in Math, Science/STEM and PE for Kindergarteners (open to the public), Seasonal Camps in Winter, Spring and Summer with flexible enrollment for Laurus and non-Laurus students, and Afterschool programs including PE, music and STEM Academy (open to the public).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
An International STEM Preschool & Kindergarten in Musashi-Kosugi for ages 10 months to 6 years. Musashi-Kosugi School is Kawasaki-certified; a self-evaluation was submitted on February 19, 2025, confirming appropriate childcare practices, with no issues found in the regular audit. It is located at Park City, Musashi-Kosugi, The Garden Towers WEST, 2F W6, 2-228-1 Kosugi-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063; hours run Mon–Sat 8:30–18:00. Train access is a short walk from Musashi-Kosugi Station (5 minutes for JR Nambu/Yokosuka/Shonan-Shinjuku lines, 6 minutes for Tokyu Toyoko/Meguro Line); a School Bus service is available subject to age and height restrictions. Enrolment options include a 5-hour option (9:00–14:00) and Full Day (8:30–18:00). Extracurriculars open to non-Laurus students include Mother & Toddler (currently at capacity), Saturday School, Seasonal Camp and Afterschool.

Academic Facilities
Laurus Curriculum builds a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting. A Day at Preschool describes a safe learning space for young learners to grow with confidence. Kindergarten School Life includes science experiments, outdoor play and development of communication skills. Term Dates & Holidays provide an overview of the calendar year ahead and key school events. Bus, Lunch & Uniform features offer convenience and efficiency to families.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Mother & Toddler (Currently at Capacity): Experience international school life together with your child from 10 months to 18 months old, combining safety and age-appropriate learning. Saturday School can help enhance English fluency; Kindergarteners engage in Math, Science/STEM and PE in an all-English environment. Seasonal Camp offers Winter, Spring and Summer STEM camps with flexible enrollment for Laurus and non-Laurus students. Afterschool provides PE, music and our STEM Academy and is open to the public.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Laurus Curriculum builds a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting. Kindergarten School Life features science experiments and outdoor play to support hands-on learning and discovery.

Arts & Creative
Afterschool includes music, PE and the STEM Academy. Afterschool is open to the public.

Cultural & Language
Preschool and Kindergarten life are conducted in an all-English setting. Saturday School enhances English fluency in an all-English environment.

Social & Hobbies
Mother & Toddler offers international school life with your child from 10 months to 18 months. Seasonal Camp lets children explore science and make friends in Winter, Spring and Summer STEM Camps. Afterschool includes PE, music and the STEM Academy and is open to the public.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills. Kindergarten School Life includes science experiments and outdoor play. Afterschool includes PE and music.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction; the setting is all-English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides all-English instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend an Information Session. Information Sessions are held regularly in Japanese and English. In-person school visits provide insight into the learning environment where the child will flourish. Sign up for an Information Session or inquire about private school tours.

2. Application, Required Documents & Fees. Application forms for Preschool & Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School are downloadable. Age eligibility: Preschool Newton and Galileo are from 1.5 years old; application is available after 16 months. Kindergarten is for K1 (Da Vinci class) at 3 years old, K2 (Darwin class) at 4, and Year 1 (Einstein class) at 5 as of April 1, 2025. Examination fees are Preschool: ¥2,200 (no exams; trial lesson fee), Kindergarten: ¥10,000, Primary: ¥25,000, Secondary: ¥35,000.

3. Student Exam and Parent Meeting. Admissions assessments are required for some grade levels. New Preschool and Kindergarten students do not have an admissions assessment, however attending a trial lesson is required; Kindergarten conducts in-class assessments for English reading, writing and speaking. Primary and Secondary students are assessed for their English and Math competencies. Results are available within one month of completing the assessment.

4. Enrollment Notification. Enrollment notification confirms acceptance and guides the next steps. Parents are guided on final document submission, enrollment fees, ordering uniforms and textbooks, and preparation for the Entrance Ceremony. The school provides instructions for the transition to the new academic year.
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