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MEES International School - Sendagi Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥1,256,400 - 1,555,938
Ages 1 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service Yes
Part of
MEES International School Tokyo
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

MEES International School’s Sendagi campus in Bunkyo, Tokyo, serves children aged 1 to 6, offering preschool education grounded in a blend of Montessori principles, Reggio Emilia influences and project-based learning that encourages hands-on exploration and natural curiosity. English is the primary language of instruction, and the mixed-age classrooms support collaboration across developmental stages. The preschool’s extended nursery option runs until late afternoon and an optional bus service is available for families. The curriculum integrates science, art, language and social skills through meaningful activities and projects, designed to support early childhood growth. The school also offers an afternoon immersion program to strengthen English communication and classroom engagement. Outdoor experiences such as forest school elements are incorporated across the broader MEES community, adding elements of nature and experiential learning. MEES emphasizes personalized progress with multi-age interaction and project work to nurture confidence, problem-solving and self-expression.

This campus is part of MEES International School Tokyo

13-0022 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Sendagi, 3 Chome−23

The Essentials

MEES International School - Sendagi Campus has instruction in English.

Location
The Sendagi Campus is located in the Sendagi district of Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. It sits in a residential area with convenient access to public transport; nearby stations include Sendagi Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Nishi-Nippori Station. The campus address sits in Sendagi 3-chome, commonly listed as Sendagi 3-23-6, Tokyo, 2F.

Stages
The Sendagi Campus serves preschool-aged children, roughly ages 1 to 6 (Nursery to final year of preschool). It uses mixed-age classrooms to support collaboration across developmental stages.

Type
MEES International School is a private international school in Tokyo. The Sendagi campus uses mixed-age cohorts and a Montessori/Reggio Emilia-inspired approach with project-based learning.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Enrollment is around 100 students representing about 9 nationalities; Japanese is the most common nationality.

Additional learning support
The school provides language support for students not fluent in English; English is the language of instruction.

Country affiliation
There is no country affiliation listed for MEES.

Religious affiliation
MEES has no religious affiliation disclosed.

School day structure
Preschool days typically run from 9:00 to 14:00, with an extended day option available to 18:00 via afterschool programs. The afterschool program operates from 14:00 to 18:00.

Bus service
An optional bus service is available for MEES Sendagi families.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is included with tuition.

Governance and Ownership
Rankukan Co., Ltd. owns MEES; Head of School is Euft van den Berg; The school has a Board of Advisors.
Fees

Annual tuition at MEES International School - Sendagi Campus ranges from JPY 1,256,400 to JPY 1,555,938 for 2026/27.

Application & one-time fees

- Preschool / Sendagi campus: Enrollment fee (one-time) JPY 90,000. Material fee (annual) JPY 20,000. Extended-care ticket set (5 hours) JPY 5,000. Lunch is included in tuition.

- Elementary (Grades 1–6): Application fee (one-time) JPY 20,000. Enrollment fee (one-time) JPY 180,000. Material fee (annual) JPY 40,000. School Growth Fund (annual) JPY 50,000. Lunch is included in tuition.

- Afterschool / specialty programs: Separate one-time enrollment fees apply for some programs (examples: afternoon program enrollment JPY 30,000; Saturday program enrollment JPY 20,000). Annual homework-app fee examples: JPY 10,000 where applicable.

Preschool tuition (Sendagi campus) — per term and annual totals (School year 2025–2026)

Programs are shown as term-by-term charges and annual totals. Term schedule used by the school: 1st term (September–December), 2nd term (January–March), 3rd term (April–July).

- Preschool Program (9:00–14:00):
- 2 days/week (ages 1–3): 1st term JPY 229,040; 2nd term JPY 171,780; 3rd term JPY 229,040; Annual total JPY 629,860.
- 3 days/week (ages 1–3): 1st term JPY 294,360; 2nd term JPY 220,770; 3rd term JPY 294,360; Annual total JPY 809,490.
- 4 days/week (ages 1–3): 1st term JPY 367,880; 2nd term JPY 275,910; 3rd term JPY 367,880; Annual total JPY 1,011,670.
- 5 days/week (ages 1–6): 1st term JPY 449,600; 2nd term JPY 337,200; 3rd term JPY 449,600; Annual total JPY 1,236,400.

- Nursery / extended-care example (9:00–18:00; prices shown as example and can be adjusted in 30‑minute increments):
- 2 days/week: 1st term JPY 301,131; 2nd term JPY 227,444; 3rd term JPY 301,131; Summer JPY 54,204; Annual total JPY 883,910.
- 3 days/week: 1st term JPY 393,536; 2nd term JPY 297,546; 3rd term JPY 393,536; Summer JPY 81,306; Annual total JPY 1,165,294.
- 4 days/week: 1st term JPY 482,195; 2nd term JPY 364,838; 3rd term JPY 482,195; Summer JPY 108,408; Annual total JPY 1,437,636.
- 5 days/week: 1st term JPY 577,560; 2nd term JPY 437,160; 3rd term JPY 577,560; Summer JPY 135,510; Annual total JPY 1,727,790.

- Bus service (both ways, optional) — preschool per term and summer examples:
- 2 days/week: 1st term JPY 44,800; 2nd term JPY 33,600; 3rd term JPY 44,800; Summer JPY 22,400.
- 3 days/week: 1st term JPY 59,520; 2nd term JPY 44,640; 3rd term JPY 59,520; Summer JPY 29,760.
- 4 days/week: 1st term JPY 71,680; 2nd term JPY 53,760; 3rd term JPY 71,680; Summer JPY 35,840.
- 5 days/week: 1st term JPY 80,000; 2nd term JPY 60,000; 3rd term JPY 80,000; Summer JPY 80,000.

Elementary tuition (Grades 1–6) — per term and annual totals (School year 2025–2026)

- One-time and annual required items before tuition:
- Application fee (one-time) JPY 20,000. Enrollment fee (one-time) JPY 180,000. Material fee (annual) JPY 40,000. School Growth Fund (annual) JPY 50,000.

- Full-day Elementary program (8:30–15:00):
- 1st term (Sep–Dec): JPY 551,250. 2nd term (Jan–Mar): JPY 413,438. 3rd term (Apr–Jul): JPY 551,250. Annual total JPY 1,515,938.

- Bus service (both ways, optional) for Elementary:
- 1st term JPY 80,000; 2nd term JPY 60,000; 3rd term JPY 80,000; Annual total JPY 220,000.

- English Support (afternoon program for Elementary, 15:00–16:00) — monthly examples:
- 2 times/week: JPY 30,000 per month. 3 times/week: JPY 40,000 per month.

Afterschool & extra programs (examples of common costs)

- Afterschool monthly fees are charged for each activity (examples): English Club monthly JPY 18,300 (1x/week), JPY 30,500 (2x/week), JPY 40,260 (3x/week). Judo Club monthly JPY 17,300. Makerspace/Design‑thinking club examples JPY 22,250 (1x/week) or JPY 37,080 (2x/week). Afterschool monthly tuition is calculated on a yearly average and charged monthly (paid 12 months per year).

- Bus service for afterschool / monthly rate examples (per month): 2 days/week JPY 12,320; 3 days/week JPY 16,360; 4 days/week JPY 19,712; 5 days/week JPY 22,000. (Bus not available for some 1‑hour English classes; minimum 2 days/week required.)

- Summer program (Preschool example): Main course (9:00–14:00) 5 days/week JPY 55,000 per week (tax excluded); Extended course (9:00–18:00) 5 days/week JPY 65,000 per week (tax excluded).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar: 1st term Sep–Dec, 2nd term Jan–Mar, 3rd term Apr–Jul. Tuition is quoted per term with an annual total; some programs (afterschool) are invoiced monthly on a yearly average and charged across 12 months.

- Invoices are issued during the admissions/enrollment process: an application or demo step is followed by issuance of an enrollment invoice upon acceptance; payment of the enrollment invoice finalizes admission. Enrollment invoices are to be paid by bank transfer.

- Tuition and bus fees are shown excluding Japan consumption tax (10%); consumption tax is added where applicable. Paid fees are non‑refundable. Smaller one‑off charges (for excursions, special events, etc.) may be billed as they occur.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered. MEES operates as day preschool and elementary programs; no boarding or residential fees apply.

Other costs & notes

- Uniform fees: No specific uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedules. Materials and lunch are addressed in the material fee and included in tuition where indicated.

- Refunds and withdrawal: Paid fees are non‑refundable as stated in the published fee information. Specific refund or withdrawal notice terms (for example, notice period required to avoid further charges) are handled as part of enrollment billing and invoicing.

Fee payment options

- Enrollment invoices and school invoices are issued and are to be paid by bank transfer. Payment of the enrollment invoice completes the admission process. No other explicit payment methods (credit card, cash, etc.) are specified in the published admissions instructions.
Academics

MEES International School - Sendagi Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 1 to 6.

Curriculum
The Sendagi Campus offers MEES Preschool, with Lower Preschool (ages 1–3) and Upper Preschool (ages 3–6) taught in multi-age classrooms. English is the primary language of instruction, and the program welcomes multilingual communication. The curriculum blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches with project-based learning, integrating science, art, math, and language through real-world projects. The program emphasizes 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy, and includes outdoor Forest School activities. Extended care is available via a nursery system from 9:00 to 18:00, providing options for longer days. This page describes Preschool programming, and external qualification pathways are not listed for Sendagi Preschool.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
At MEES International School Sendagi Campus, social development is prioritized; the school emphasizes peer interactions that respect individual differences, and project-based learning fosters collaboration, communication, and confidence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school discusses aligning individual needs within the project-based learning framework, but does not specify categories of SEN or dedicated SEN staff, and is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
MEES provides an ES English Language Support Program for elementary students (15:00–16:00), with sessions offered 2x or 3x per week; English is the primary language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through MEES Forest and Outdoor Education, including regular outdoor activities, and mixed-age cohorts that promote resilience and social skills.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are guided by Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) standards; staff follow a strict code of conduct and clear reporting protocols to ensure a secure and empowering environment.
Parent Experience

History
MEES International School was founded in 2016 as a Tokyo-based boutique international school. It operates campuses in Tokyo including Sendagi and Hakusan in Bunkyo Ward and Komagome in Toshima Ward. Euft van den Berg, a Dutch educator and artist, founded MEES and serves as Head of School. MEES combines Montessori principles, the Reggio Emilia approach, project-based learning, and 21st-century technology across its curriculum. Rankukan Co., Ltd. is listed as the corporate owner behind MEES.

Community
The MEES community is built around a child-centered, project-based learning ethos. A highlight of community life is the MEES 10th Year Anniversary Festival at Hakusan Campus, featuring hands-on activities, student projects, games and performances, shared food and drinks, and a second-hand children's items bazaar organized by parents. Public materials portray a close-knit community with strong connections among teachers, students, and families. Families participate in coffee mornings and information sessions that accompany safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
MEES public materials describe parent involvement as part of the community, not via a standalone PTA. Parents organize activities and fundraising linked to MEES events, including the second-hand children's items bazaar at the MEES 10th Year Anniversary Festival on February 21, 2026. The afternoon and English clubs and other afterschool offerings provide spaces for parent participation and support. The school highlights families as partners in learning and emphasizes ongoing engagement through school coffee mornings and information sessions. Public materials describe a close partnership with families as part of MEES's educational approach. In sum, MEES promotes family involvement as a central pillar of its community rather than a formal PTA with a published charter.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Sendagi campus features 400 square meters of open learning spaces including a Makerspace, workshop, and a gym studio to support hands-on, project-based learning. The Elementary School emphasizes a STEM focus with dedicated spaces for STEM activities. The curriculum integrates digital literacy and technology resources, including programming and digital design. Outdoor learning is supported by MEES The Forest program, with regular forest-focused activities and field trips. The campus is located in central Tokyo, in Bunkyo Ward's Sendagi area, about a 5-minute walk from Hakusan Station and accessible by car or bicycle.

Sports Facilities
The only explicitly listed sports facility is a gym studio.

Academic Facilities
The Sendagi campus offers 400 square meters of open spaces that include a Makerspace and workshop, plus a gym studio. The Elementary School operates within a project-based-learning framework with a STEM focus. MEES emphasizes STEM through its STEM program and project-based learning approach. The curriculum integrates digital literacy and technology resources, including programming and digital design. Outdoor education is provided through the MEES Forest program, with regular forest-learning activities and trips. English is the primary language of instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MEES offers extensive afterschool options across Sendagi and Hakusan, including Preschool Immersion Program (afternoon 14:00–18:00) and clubs such as PBL + Design Thinking, MakerSpace: Creative Builds, Tasty Lab, Tech Club, Judo Club, and English Club. Time windows and locations vary, with afterschool sessions typically running 14:00–18:00 and some programs available at Sendagi. Bus service is available for afterschool attendees, and there is a Saturday program in addition to regular afterschool activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MEES offers after‑school programs that extend academic inquiry beyond the classroom. The Preschool Immersion Program supports English language development by integrating immersion into regular activities from 14:00 to 18:00, with mixed‑age groups and online homework support. For elementary students, the PBL + Design Thinking Club extends MEES's project‑based approach into after‑school hours, emphasizing hands‑on science, engineering and environmental challenges; MakerSpace runs on Tue, Wed and Fri from 14:00 to 18:00 with creative builds, and Tech Club covers coding, game design and robotics. English Club and an Elementary English Class provide additional language development after the regular day.

Arts & Creative
MakerSpace is a hands‑on studio for Creative Builds, with guided prompts and Free Build days. It emphasizes Structures & Architecture, Simple Machines, and Art Meets Engineering, and runs Tue, Wed and Fri from 14:00 to 18:00. Tasty Lab explores food science through cooking projects, kitchen chemistry and global cuisines on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 18:00. English Club supports language development through songs, stories, games and movement‑based activities after school.

Cultural & Language
MEES integrates strong language and culture components into after‑school offerings. The Preschool Immersion Program supports English language development for children aged 1 to 6, designed for mixed English proficiency levels and integrated with regular classes, running 14:00–18:00 with English language support. Elementary language options include an after‑school English Class ( Sendagi; 17:00–18:00) and an English Club (Hakusan; 14:00–18:00), focused on conversation, literacy and vocabulary.

Social & Hobbies
Judo Club provides an active after‑school option for elementary students, meeting Fridays from 14:00 to 18:00, building coordination, confidence and discipline. English Club offers structured language practice after the regular day, with activities designed to support listening and speaking skills. MakerSpace and Tech Club foster teamwork through collaborative projects, while Tasty Lab combines hands‑on science with cooking activities.

Community & Service
MEES hosts community‑oriented activities that involve families and the school community. The MEES 10th Year Anniversary Festival at the Hakusan campus offers hands‑on activities, student performances and a parent‑organized items bazaar, strengthening community ties. School events and family participation are encouraged as part of a broader engagement with the MEES learning community.

Leadership & Professional
The elementary program includes a PBL + Design Thinking Club that emphasizes collaboration, problem solving and English communication, supporting students' leadership skills in project work. The elementary program is guided by a PBL Coordinator as part of MEES' leadership and program development structure. Afterschool clubs integrate design thinking and project‑based learning to foster teamwork, planning and reflective practice.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
MEES The Forest provides regular outdoor sessions that promote creativity, physical activity, resilience and a connection with nature. Judo Club offers a structured physical activity that develops balance, body awareness and confidence. The after‑school program schedule (14:00–18:00) supports families by providing a structured, well‑paced routine for afternoon care and enrichment.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction at MEES. Home languages are welcomed and used for communication, though no other languages are listed as formal instructional subjects. An Elementary English Language Support Program operates after school (15:00–16:00) to assist non‑native English speakers, with fees published for different weekly frequencies. In preschool, the afternoon Preschool Immersion Program offers extended English exposure at Hakusan and Sendagi.

Immersion Programs
MEES offers a Preschool Immersion Program in the afternoon at the Hakusan and Sendagi campuses. The program runs 14:00–18:00, Monday to Friday, for preschool children aged 1 to 6 with beginner to advanced English levels. It is integrated into the regular class and is supported by an online homework app to reinforce English outside of the classroom. The immersion provides extended English exposure within a mixed‑age, Montessori‑influenced setting.
Reputation

Accreditations
MEES International School Tokyo adheres to the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) standards, including safeguarding guidelines. This alignment signals implementation of international-school practices and standards within Japan.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Process (Sendagi Campus MEES)

1. Schedule a visit to MEES and consider an online meeting if you are contacting from abroad. A school tour helps families experience MEES's learning environment firsthand and provides an opportunity to ask questions about the program you're interested in. Preschools have on-site viewing times, and an Elementary information session is available to prospective families. For Preschool viewings, the times are 9:40 to 10:40; for Elementary, the information session runs 10:00 to 11:00. After the visit, you will receive all documentation and the application form. This initial step is the foundation for beginning the enrollment process.

2. Submit the appropriate application form to initiate enrollment. For Preschool, you submit the application form after the visit. For Elementary, the process also begins with submitting the application form, and MEES will arrange an assessment meeting with your child as part of the admissions review. If you are applying from abroad, online meeting options remain available.

3. Review and determine admission status. Preschool admissions proceed with approval of the application; upon approval, an enrollment invoice is issued. Elementary admissions involve an application fee invoice and a scheduled demo day; if the demo day is successful, an enrollment invoice will be issued. In both paths, MEES reserves the right to decline applications and may do so without providing specific reasons.

4. Finalize enrollment by payment. After the enrollment invoice is issued, payment completes the enrollment process and finalizes admission. This step marks the formal start of attendance after the necessary verifications and documentation have been completed. Preschool and Elementary paths both conclude with payment to finalize enrollment.

5. Practical scheduling notes for Sendagi Campus visits. Preschools may have viewing times as noted (9:40–10:40) and Elementary information sessions (10:00–11:00) to help families understand the program and ask questions. These sessions are designed to give families a clear sense of MEES's approach before making a decision.

Scholarships
Scholarships (Sendagi Campus MEES)

MEES does not publish a scholarship or tuition-assistance program in its publicly available admissions and fee materials. There is no separate scholarship offering listed within the Preschool or Elementary fee schedules, nor within the standard admissions steps. Families should plan for standard tuition and fees as published for Preschool and Elementary programs, with no documented MEES-provided scholarship options.

Waitlist
Waitlist / Pool (Sendagi Campus MEES)

MEES publishes the admissions steps and the right to decline applications but does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system on its public materials. There is no explicit waitlist process described in the standard admissions steps; decisions can be made on a per-application basis and applications may be declined without providing reasons. Families should plan to initiate the process via a visit and application, and rely on the stated review practices if admission is not offered.
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