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The French-Japanese International School of Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Japanese
Fees ¥1,200,000 - 1,440,000
Ages 1 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 102
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

EIFJ (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise) is an international school located in Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, in the northern part of Tokyo. The school welcomes students from 18 months to 15 years of age, covering early years, primary and middle school levels. EIFJ offers several academic pathways, including a program aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stream, alongside multilingual options using French, English and Japanese as languages of instruction. The campus includes dedicated spaces such as a science laboratory, art and music rooms and sports facilities. EIFJ is particularly known for its extensive after-school program, which includes language and culture classes, coding and programming, science activities, musical theatre, ballet. Team sports includes its Hexagon FC and multisport programs. A distinctive school tradition highlighted by EIFJ is the weekly Monday morning assembly, during which students sing the French and Japanese national anthems, with an additional anthem introduced each month to reflect international awareness.

1 Chome-40-13 Nishigaoka, Kita City, Tokyo 115-0056, Japan

The Essentials

The French-Japanese International School of Tokyo has 102 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, French, Japanese.

Location
EIFJ Tokyo is located in Kita-ku, Tokyo, at 1-40-13 Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0056. The campus sits in a northern Tokyo residential area and is accessible by multiple rail lines. It is a 15-minute walk from Motohasunuma Station (Mita Line), a 19-minute walk from JR Akabane Station, and about 20 minutes from JR Jujo Station.

Stages
EIFJ Tokyo offers Nursery (ages 18 months to 3 year olds), French-English bilingual Kindergarten (+Japanese), English Kindergarten (+Japanese/French), French-English bilingual Elementary (+Japanese), English Elementary (+Japanese/French), French-English bilingual Middle School (+Japanese), and English Middle School (+Japanese/French). A High School is planned to launch in September 2026 with Grade 10, offering bilingual French-English or English-Japanese pathways (+Japanese).

Type
Bilingual international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents multiple nationalities; as of 2025–2026, 18 nationalities are represented among students. The published nationality lists include French, American, Japanese and many others; a precise local-to-international ratio is not publicly published.

Additional learning support
EIFJ provides student welfare support including a School Psychologist and a Nurse's Office; admissions involve an assessment and opportunities for an intermittent/class observation day. A dedicated SEN department is not publicly described.

Country affiliation
EIFJ Tokyo is affiliated with the Mission Laïque Française (MLF), a network of French international schools abroad.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly stated.

School day structure
The school operates with a full-day schedule and extended hours in some programs. For English Kindergarten, 24 hours of teaching per week are allocated (21 in English, 3 in Japanese), with daily hours extending toward 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. in response to demand; the high school pathway notes similar long hours and after-school options.

Bus service
EIFJ runs a developing shuttle bus network (Alpha Route and other routes) linking the Kita-ku campus with nearby districts. Routes run Monday to Friday, roughly 7:00–18:00, with dedicated morning and late-afternoon loops; there are charter options (e.g., full-year service) for specific areas.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides lunch with two options: a hot meal from a catering service (600 yen per menu) or a meal prepared at home and reheated in the cafeteria. Lunch lasts one full hour for all students, and allergies are taken into account. The school provides forks, spoons, and chopsticks daily; personal cutlery or chopsticks are not accepted.

Governance and Ownership
Golden M Group is the legal governing body and owner of EIFJ Tokyo. EIFJ Tokyo is operated by Golden M Group, a private and independently managed company (Gōdō Kaisha, GK) under Japanese corporate law. The school does not receive financial support from national or local governments and relies on tuition fees to cover operational and educational expenses.
Fees

Annual tuition at The French-Japanese International School of Tokyo ranges from JPY 1,200,000 to JPY 1,440,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees

- One-time enrollment/registration fee (non‑recurring): JPY 175,000 (one‑off).

Tuition fees — annual amounts by stage (for the current published academic pricing)

- Nursery (ages ~1–3): JPY 1,440,000 per year.

- Kindergarten / Early Years (ages ~3–6): JPY 1,200,000 per year.

- Elementary (ages ~6–11): JPY 1,200,000 per year (per pupil for the standard elementary programme).

- Middle school (ages ~11–15): published figures show a lower fee band for some middle‑school grades (examples of published figures include JPY 650,000 per year for certain middle‑school year groups; families should expect variation by grade and programme).

Term / instalment detail and billing schedule

- The school operates an academic calendar with multiple terms and invoices tuition on an annual basis with instalment/term payment options reflected in the school's fee schedule. Extracurricular and short‑term programmes are explicitly billed termly (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer) and are payable before each term.

Payment terms

- Payable in Japanese yen (JPY).
- The school accepts online card payments. All tuition payments processed online include a Stripe processing commission of 3.6%; accepted card types listed include MasterCard and Visa.

Boarding / residential fees

- There is currently no operational boarding programme. Boarding is listed as a future project in the school's development plans; therefore no boarding fees are applicable at present.

Other costs and optional charges

- School bus (transport): routes are run year‑round and charges are distance‑based and billed according to actual use. Families may also charter a dedicated bus for the year; a published charter example shows a contractual cost level quoted at JPY 800,000 per month to be shared between families when a whole‑bus charter is arranged. Regular per‑family bus rates are proportional to distance and usage.

- Cafeteria / lunch: hot meals from the school's catering provider are available at a published price of JPY 600 per menu; families may alternatively provide a packed lunch.

- Extracurricular activities, holiday‑school and after‑school clubs: these are charged termly; trial sessions are sometimes offered at a reduced price and some activity fees are invoiced separately from core tuition. Extracurricular lessons specify that missed lessons are generally not refundable, though catch‑up lessons may be offered in some cases; lessons beginning during a term are invoiced pro rata.

- School supplies / uniform: the school publishes a regulations and school‑supplies list for each age group (nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school); specific supply and uniform costs are presented in the school's regulations/supplies document and are treated as separate, one‑off back‑to‑school expenses. (School supplies/uniform costs are set out in the school's published regulations and supplies materials.)

Refund information

- For extracurricular activities and short‑term courses: no refunds for missed single sessions; catch‑up lessons may be offered at the discretion of the activity leader; pro‑rata invoicing applies for lessons that start during a term.

- For admissions/tuition: the published documents referenced by the school set out the school's financial regulations (registration, annual contract terms, and related conditions). Families should expect standard non‑refundable elements such as one‑off registration/enrolment fees and specific terms for cancellations or withdrawals to be detailed in those regulations.

Fee reductions, caps and sibling / staff concessions

- The school operates the “CAP EIFJ” programme which provides a tuition cap mechanism that limits increases for continuing families after an initial period; the CAP EIFJ applies to tuition only and does not cover optional fees (transport, meals, extracurricular activities). Published materials also note waivers or reductions: base tuition is waived for full‑time school personnel (staff children). There are also referral/credit schemes and third‑party partnerships (for example, CCIFJ membership discounts).

Accepted payment methods and online payments

- Online card payments via Stripe (MasterCard & Visa) are accepted; all online tuition payments include a 3.6% Stripe processing fee. The school's online payment portal is used for card payments. No other payment methods (for example, direct bank transfer) are explicitly listed on the school's online payment page.

Notes for budgeting

- Annual tuition figures published for this school vary by stage; examples above represent the published amounts available through the school's published fee materials and independent school directories. Optional services (transport, cafeteria, extracurricular clubs, holiday care, materials/uniform) are additional and invoiced separately.
Academics

The French-Japanese International School of Tokyo teaches IB (PYP), French Curriculum for students aged 1 to 15.

Curriculum
EIFJ Tokyo offers a bilingual French-English curriculum with strong Japanese language support from nursery through middle school, and a bilingual high school is planned to commence in September 2026. The program is built on the French Ministry of National Education framework and is pursuing accreditation as an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School candidate. In middle school, the bilingual stream provides 13 hours of French, 13 hours of English, and 2 hours of Japanese weekly, while the English-language track offers 23 hours of English and 3 hours of Japanese plus 2 hours of French. High school will launch two pathways in 2026: a bilingual French-English track with Japanese that follows CNED and the French curriculum, and an English-language track aligned to Common Core standards, with about 28 hours of instruction weekly (13 French, 13 English, 2 Japanese) plus optional French. The early-years and upper-year programs include Nursery in French, English, and Japanese; bilingual French-English Elementary and Middle School; and English Elementary with support for French/Japanese, alongside IB PYP candidacy efforts.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
EIFJ integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) within its holistic approach to education, aiming to balance well-being with academic excellence and social responsibility in a diverse, inclusive community where every student's voice is valued, supported by a favorable teacher-student ratio and a dedicated team focused on student well-being and success (including after-school activities and immersion opportunities).

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Public information shows differentiation and small-class arrangements to support progress, along with after-school homework assistance in language and math delivered by bilingual teachers, and ESL/JSL language support; there is no public documentation of a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EIFJ provides ESL support as part of the English Elementary program (ESL & JSL support, and FLE), and operates bilingual French-English plus Japanese streams across nursery through middle school, including English-language pathways.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to EIFJ's mission, which commits to well-being as part of a holistic education, with a stated aim to ensure students' well-being and progress in a safe environment, supported by a team dedicated to student success and a favorable teacher-student ratio.

Safeguarding
EIFJ is registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and holds a compliance certificate, with accreditations detailing a safety plan, daily health checks, and immunization checks; sanitation protocols also outline comprehensive safety and hygiene measures for safeguarding students.
Parent Experience

History
EIFJ Tokyo was founded in 2019 by parents who wanted to address the needs of families in Japan as a complement to existing schooling options. It began with a capacity of 150 students and now serves a diverse community from nursery through middle school, including an international nursery. The school delivers a curriculum aligned with the French national framework and holds a Certificate of Compliance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, enabling access to government subsidies; it aims for homologation by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the Mission Laïque Française network of French international schools. A high school pathway is planned, with the launch of a Grade 10 class in September 2026, expanding bilingual education to older students. EIFJ is part of the MF network and aligns with agreements involving AEFE and the French ministries.

Community
EIFJ Tokyo hosts a diverse community of students from multiple nationalities; as of 2025, the school had about 110 students aged 1–13 from 18 nationalities, supported by 35 staff. It offers year‑round after‑school activities, holiday centers, language courses for adults, and a range of field trips, sports and cultural events that support community life. An alumni network and a career service support students and families, and the school provides a free coworking space for parents. Open School arrangements and the intermittent class program make visits possible for families throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The EIFJ Parents' Association (Association des Parents d'Élèves) is a Law 1901 association affiliated with FAPEE (Federation of Parents' Associations of French Educational Institutions Abroad). All parents of EIFJ students are automatically members. The PA organizes elections for its representatives, coordinates events and community volunteering, and leads cultural, educational, sporting and professional projects to support families as they settle in Japan. It is consulted on EIFJ's administration and participates in governance through parent representatives on the School Council, while also reviewing resource use and accreditation matters. The PA maintains strong relations with other French, Japanese and international school associations in Japan and collaborates with the EIFJ administration to promote bilingualism, accessible tuition, and the school's ongoing development. Contact: association.parents@eifj.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
EIFJ Tokyo's campus spans multiple floors with dedicated spaces for each level. Ground floor houses the Nursery, Kindergarten, Music School, Cafeteria, and Nurse's Office; Fourth Floor features a Rooftop Garden. Second floor contains Elementary classrooms, Library, Cafeteria, Art School, and Indoor Gym. Third floor hosts Middle School, Administration, the Centre France-Japon-Europe, the Association House, a Co-Working Lounge, and the Language School for adults. The campus includes a Dojo, a Concert & Graduation Hall (Akabane Hall), and access to external athletic facilities such as Kitanodai Multipurpose Sports Field or Azusawa Gymnasium, plus local swimming pools Genki Plaza and Panorama Pool Jujo-Dai; a Science Laboratory and Computer Lab are also part of the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include an Indoor Gym on campus and access to nearby municipal facilities, such as Kitanodai Multipurpose Sports Field or Azusawa Gymnasium. Swimming is conducted at nearby pools Genki Plaza and Panorama Pool Jujo-Dai, with a Dojo on site.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include equipped classrooms across levels, a Science Laboratory, a Computer Lab, and libraries serving elementary and middle school students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative facilities include a Music Room and an Art Room, with a Concert & Graduation Hall (Akabane Hall) for performances; additional spaces support extracurricular activities such as a Dojo, a Co-Working Lounge, an Adult Language School, and the Rooftop Terrace.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
EIFJ Tokyo offers strong academic and intellectual enrichment through STEM, coding, and inquiry-based programs beyond the classroom. The Science Lab covers mathematics, physics-chemistry, technology, coding, biology, environmental sciences, and geology, with hands-on experiments guided by subject specialists. Coding & Programming courses teach algorithms, block programming, and web development, reinforcing computational thinking. Strategy-focused clubs such as Chess, Checkers, Go, and Reversi promote logical reasoning and problem-solving, and Maths Week and the School Science Festival provide cross-disciplinary inquiry opportunities.

Arts & Creative
EIFJ Tokyo runs extensive arts and creative offerings. The Art School features visual arts instruction with exhibitions and cross-curricular projects, as described by the art program and its teacher. The Music School provides piano, violin, guitar/ukulele/bass, saxophone, and other instruments, with lessons available to EIFJ students and external participants. A Musical Theatre program runs on campus, and a Dance Club (K-Pop, Hip-hop) is available to students, with performance opportunities at school events.

Cultural & Language
EIFJ offers a broad slate of language and culture activities beyond the classroom. Japanese language & culture courses are available after school for EIFJ students and external participants, with progression integrated into bilingual and English-dominant pathways. French language & culture courses are offered by certified teachers, with a focus on language and cultural understanding. Additional language/culture options include English Language & Anglo-Saxon Culture, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and German language & culture offerings.

Social & Hobbies
EIFJ provides a thriving mix of social and recreational clubs. Middle school clubs include Reading Club and Cinema Club, while the club lineup also features Press Club, Dance Club, Multi-Sports Club, Rubik's Cube/Chess/Board Games Club, and Dodgeball. The high school program includes similar clubs (e.g., Press Club, Dance Club) and additional activities like Musical Theater, expanding opportunities for social interaction and teamwork.

Community & Service
Holiday School at EIFJ emphasizes community involvement, with activities that include intergenerational visits and community support initiatives. The program description notes language, science, music, sports, and art activities during holidays, along with opportunities for social development and transitions into EIFJ programs. In addition, the school fosters community engagement through events and partnerships linked to its festival and outreach activities.

Leadership & Professional
EIFJ provides leadership-oriented opportunities through student clubs such as Press Club, which produces school newspapers and online publications, conducts interviews, and develops writing and reporting skills. Dance and Musical Theatre programs cultivate teamwork, presentation, and performance abilities, while other clubs like Dance Club and Film/Media activities foster public speaking and collaboration. These clubs help students develop communication, creativity, and professional-style collaboration in preparation for further study.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A wide range of sports and fitness options supports student wellbeing. Hexagon FC & Hexagon Multi-Sport offer soccer and a broad set of athletic activities with trained coaches, while Multi-Sports and other physical education offerings are integrated into after-school programs. EIFJ's campus facilities include a rooftop garden, indoor gym, and access to nearby municipal gyms, supporting active, outdoorsy, and wellness-oriented experiences. Bus services and a year-round cafeteria also contribute to a balanced daily life for students.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at EIFJ include French and English as the core bilingual program languages, with Japanese integrated as a key part of the curriculum. Nursery offers French, English, and Japanese; bilingual French-English Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School (+Japanese) cohorts exist, along with English Elementary (+Japanese/French) and other language options. Japanese is taught in dedicated courses and forms a central aspect of the school's identity. From 6th Grade, German and Spanish are offered, and the High School will provide bilingual French-English or English-language tracks with Japanese involvement starting in 2026 (Grade 10).

Bilingual Teaching
EIFJ Tokyo offers a French-English bilingual program with Japanese integrated across the school. Nursery provides classes in French, English, and Japanese, and from kindergarten through middle school there are bilingual French-English tracks with added Japanese support. There is also an English-language pathway with Japanese and/or French options at the same levels. A bilingual French-English high school is planned to launch in September 2026 (Grade 10), and the school is described as the unique French bilingual school in Japan within the Mission Laïque Française network.

Immersion Programs
EIFJ offers an intermittent immersion option, described as a class immersion program that allows a child to spend a day (or more) immersed in classes across the creche, kindergarten, elementary, or middle school. Immersion visits are arranged on weekdays from 10:00 to 12:00 during study time and can start from 16:00 as well, with additional opportunities on Saturdays. Japanese is taught in dedicated courses and is encouraged at home or outside school as part of the school's identity. In Middle School, additional languages such as German and Spanish are available from 6th Grade.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the application and express enrollment intent. After you submit an application, EIFJ Tokyo enters the admissions process for all applicants, regardless of the program (nursery, kindergarten, elementary, middle school). The process starts with documentation of the child and family, and you should expect an assessment as part of the early steps. Admissions are possible throughout the year, depending on places available, so there is no fixed deadline.

2. Admissions assessment. The school conducts an admission assessment in mathematics and in English and/or French, depending on the programme you are considering. This assessment helps staff gauge readiness and supports appropriate placement for the child. It is normal for the assessment to inform whether additional observations or tasks are needed before a decision is made.

3. Intermittent Class / trial element. Where appropriate, the admissions process may include a free trial day through the Intermittent Class program, allowing the student to experience classroom learning and for teachers to observe the student in a real learning environment. Participation in a trial day is designed to help ensure the student fits the program and can transition smoothly.

4. Placement decisions and notification. The admissions process aims to yield an appropriate placement and a smooth transition for each student, based on assessments and observed performance during any trial days. Families are notified of the placement decision once the assessments and observations are complete.

5. Open School visits and information gathering. EIFJ Tokyo offers Open School visits for prospective families and current or prospective students to tour and observe. Visits are possible Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 (during study periods) and from 16:00, as well as on Saturdays; arrangements can be made by contacting the school. The Parents' Association can also be consulted for information.

6. Enrollment and registration steps after a place is offered. If acceptance is granted, families proceed with enrollment by completing the Enrollment Form (one registration per child). The form collects child details (name, birth date, nationality), address, and the chosen program/activities, with program options aligned to age groups (Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School) and options for after-school activities, holiday programs, and Intermittent Class. The Registration process also provides information on the 2026-2027 tuition fees and notes that base tuition is waived for EIFJ full-time personnel; the CAP EIFJ tuition-cap program begins in 2025-2026; the form and related data-protection statements are included. The Enrollment Form and related terms can be downloaded as part of the registration process, and include fields for lunch style and other logistics.

7. Fees overview and ongoing billing notes. The school publishes 2026-2027 tuition fees and notes that base tuition is waived for all EIFJ full-time personnel and teachers. From 2025-2026, the CAP EIFJ program caps tuition after two years of schooling, providing a predictable payment path for families; the cap applies to tuition fees (not optional charges like transport or activities) and is communicated at the start of Year 3. Families should plan for possible annual tuition adjustments for new enrollees, with cap details and terms governed by school policy and applicable Japanese law.

8. Data protection and enrollment form timing. The enrollment form process includes a data protection statement and outlines the information collected for enrollment; it emphasizes securing and storing data in EIFJ's system and restricting sharing with third parties. The form covers the 2025 and 2026 enrollment period and lists the standard fields and program options for each age group.

Scholarships
EIFJ does not advertise traditional school scholarships. Instead, it offers the CAP EIFJ program, introduced in the 2025-2026 academic year, which caps tuition after two full annual contracts (24 months) to provide financial predictability. Years 1–2 follow standard tuition; from Year 3 onward, tuition is capped at a level set at the time of capping and indexed annually for inflation; the cap applies to tuition fees only and does not cover optional charges (bus, lunch, extracurriculars, holiday schools, or extensions). The cap is communicated at the start of Year 3 and remains in effect while the student remains enrolled; withdrawal ends eligibility for CAP EIFJ. In addition, there are government subsidies available to eligible families (Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidies ranging roughly from 37,000 to 97,000 yen per month), which EIFJ notes as a factor that can reduce overall costs. The school is also part of the broader policy environment that supports families through subsidies and a network of relationships; external sources note discounts for members of local business associations, though those are separate from EIFJ's official programs.

Waitlist
EIFJ Tokyo does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described as occurring throughout the academic year and are contingent on available places; once an application is submitted, the family enters the standard admissions process, and space availability determines whether a place can be offered. This approach means there is no publicly stated waitlist mechanism, and families may be offered admission at varying times based on capacity.
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