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Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Shinjo

Japan, Kawasaki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 6 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Japanese
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years
Introduction

Laurus International School of Science – Musashi-Shinjo is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located at 4-24-18 Suenaga, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. It serves children from about 10 months to 6 years and blends a bespoke Laurus Curriculum with Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting, while the Laurus Curriculum supports inquiry-based STEM learning to establish a solid early foundation. The Musashi-Shinjo campus opened in 2017, with Cambridge Assessment International Education membership in 2019 and CIS membership in 2024; Upper Secondary under Cambridge opened in 2025. Facilities include a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location and a school bus service. The school is Kawasaki-certified and eligible for national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program and subsidies, and has passed regular audits with no issues. Afterschool programs, Seasonal STEM Camps, and arts/ESL/Science activities welcome Laurus and non-Laurus students.

4-24-18, Suenaga, Primo Ichibankan 1F, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013

The Essentials

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

Location
Located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in a calm residential area along the Nambu Line in Musashi-Shinjo. Address: 4-24-18, Suenaga, Primo Ichibankan 1F, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. A 3-minute walk from Musashi-Shinjo Station (JR Nambu Line). Families around Futako-Tamagawa, Takatsu and Mizonoguchi can use the school bus service. The site features a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location.

Stages
Preschool & Kindergarten

Type
International STEM preschool & kindergarten

Country affiliation
Japan

School day structure
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–18:00 (public holidays may affect these hours). Enrolment options: 5-hour option (9:00–14:00); Full day (8:30–18:00).

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

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Food Options
Lunch is provided.
Fees
Application & Assessment Fees

- Preschool (trial lesson fee): JPY 2,200.
- Kindergarten (admissions examination fee): JPY 10,000.

Tuition fees (charged monthly) — Preschool & Kindergarten

- Tuition is charged on a monthly basis. The term “Days” refers to the fixed number of days per week enrolled. Two daily schedule options are available: 5-Hour option (09:00–14:00) and Full-Day option (08:30–18:00).

Kindergarten (age 3–6; students attend 5 days per week):
- 5 days a week, 5‑Hour option: JPY 97,000 per month.
- 5 days a week, Full‑Day option: JPY 135,000 per month.

Preschool (age 1.5–3; students may attend 1–5 days per week):
- 1 day a week: JPY 32,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 45,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 2 days a week: JPY 50,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 79,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 3 days a week: JPY 67,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 99,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 4 days a week: JPY 84,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 120,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 5 days a week: JPY 97,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 135,000 per month (Full‑Day).

Annual equivalent (monthly × 12) — for budgeting reference

- Kindergarten (5‑Hour): JPY 1,164,000 per year (JPY 97,000 × 12).
- Kindergarten (Full‑Day): JPY 1,620,000 per year (JPY 135,000 × 12).
- Preschool examples (annual equivalents):
- 1 day (5‑Hour): JPY 384,000; 1 day (Full‑Day): JPY 540,000.
- 2 days (5‑Hour): JPY 600,000; 2 days (Full‑Day): JPY 948,000.
- 3 days (5‑Hour): JPY 804,000; 3 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,188,000.
- 4 days (5‑Hour): JPY 1,008,000; 4 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,440,000.
- 5 days (5‑Hour): JPY 1,164,000; 5 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,620,000.

Other one‑off and recurring fees

- Entrance fee (one‑off, payable upon enrolment): JPY 110,000.
- Educational Service Charge (annual): JPY 85,000.
- Maintenance Fee / Facilities charge (annual): JPY 50,000.
- Additional costs charged separately (amounts vary and are additional to tuition): materials and print texts, school uniform, optional school bus, optional lunch, and other incidental items.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced on a monthly basis. Payment may be made either as an Annual Payment (full year payment; due in full on March 27) or by Installment Payments (three scheduled payments during the school year).
- Extended childcare / late‑pick‑up fees apply for time beyond the scheduled dismissal; rates are charged per 30‑minute block and extended fees are collected by automatic bank withdrawal.
- If tuition payment is delayed for more than three months, the school may require withdrawal of the student; unpaid fees must be settled before resuming attendance.
- Withdrawal requirement: a written notice of withdrawal must be submitted two months before the intended departure date; the withdrawal date is set to the end of a calendar month. There are no refunds of tuition or other fees in the case of withdrawal.

Refund policy

- There are no refunds for tuition, the annual membership/educational service charge, the entrance fee, or other fees in the event of disaster, unforeseeable circumstances, parental circumstances, or other situations outside the school's control.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. The Musashi‑Shinjo campus operates as a day preschool and kindergarten with standard day‑time hours and does not provide boarding accommodation.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer / bank remittance is used for fee payments; transfer fees are to be borne by the payer. The school operates direct bank transfer instructions and uses automatic bank withdrawals for certain fees (for example, extended childcare fees). Parents are asked to follow the school's bank transfer instructions when making payments.
- Credit card payment is not specified in the published fee and payment information for this campus.

Notes on how tuition is applied across terms

- Monthly tuition amounts shown above are the base month‑by‑month charges. For payment administration, families may pay annually (single payment due March 27) or in three installments across the school year; the monthly charge basis remains the listed monthly rates.
Academics

Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Shinjo teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 6.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting. A safe learning space is provided for young children to grow with confidence. The Laurus Curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning to support foundational development. Afterschool programs include ESL and Science to extend learning opportunities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Instruction is in English for Preschool and Kindergarten. Afterschool programs include ESL, providing English language support. The curriculum centers on English-language inquiry-based STEM learning as part of daily activities.

Mental Wellbeing
A safe learning space is provided for the little ones to grow with confidence.
Parent Experience

History
Laurus International School of Science began in 2001 when founders Kiyomi Hioki and Mami Hioki set out to equip children to flourish in a connected, rapidly changing world. Since 2003, Laurus has grown into an international science school focused on entrepreneurship, hands-on learning and scientific thinking. The Musashi‑Shinjo campus opened in 2017, as one of two Laurus International Schools in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. The network has expanded with Cambridge Assessment International Education membership in 2019 and CIS membership in 2024. In 2025, Upper Secondary under the Cambridge International Curriculum was opened.

Community
The Musashi-Shinjo campus is in a calm residential area along the Nambu Line and is accessible by train or car. A school bus serves families in Futako‑Tamagawa, Takatsu and Mizonoguchi. There is a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location, and the school is Kawasaki certified and eligible for the national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program and Kawasaki City childcare subsidies. Afterschool and Mother & Toddler programs are available at this location, and Preschool & Kindergarten life is conducted in an all-English setting.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten in Musashi-Shinjo for ages 10 months to 6 years. It is located in a calm residential area along the Nambu Line and is easy to access by train or car. It features a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location and offers a school bus service for families nearby. It is a Kawasaki-certified nursery school and eligible for the national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program as well as Kawasaki City childcare fee subsidies. It has undergone Kawasaki City's regular audit with no issues identified.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Mother & Toddler program for ages 10 months to 18 months; Seasonal Camps (Winter, Spring, Summer STEM Camps) with flexible enrollment for Laurus and non-Laurus students; Afterschool program including PE, dance, art and ESL/Science, open to the public.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Laurus Curriculum builds a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. Preschool School Life emphasizes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development within an all-English setting. Kindergarten School Life includes science experiments and outdoor play to support learning and communication. Daily activities at Preschool and Kindergarten foster cognitive development through hands-on exploration.

Arts & Creative
Afterschool programs include PE, dance, and art. Afterschool also offers ESL and Science activities to broaden linguistic and analytical interests. Seasonal Camps provide opportunities for creative projects and collaborative exploration in STEM. The extracurriculars welcome non-Laurus students, inviting wider participation.

Cultural & Language
The school operates in an all-English setting. Afterschool includes ESL activities to support language development. The environment is international, with a focus on English-language learning.

Social & Hobbies
Mother & Toddler program offers experiences for ages 10 months to 18 months, combining safety and age-appropriate learning. Seasonal Camps invite children to explore science and make friends during winter, spring, and summer camps. Afterschool classes include PE, dance, art, ESL and Science, providing opportunities to build on interests and talents. The extracurriculars are open to non-Laurus students, encouraging community participation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Features a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to Musashi-Shinjo. A safe learning space helps children grow with confidence. Afterschool programs include PE and dance, promoting physical activity and overall wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction.
School Events
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