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Chicago Futabakai Japanese School

United States, Arlington Heights

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees $14,667 - 15,462
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 695
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, English
Strengths Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Chicago Futabakai Japanese School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a Japanese government-approved overseas educational facility administered by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC). The school follows a Japanese Curriculum and operates two parallel programs: a Day School and a Japanese Saturday School, collectively known as the Chicago method. These programs educate children of JCCC member employees living in the United States and are funded by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. The aim is to provide Japanese education for students abroad and to develop individuals who can contribute globally. Sumire Kindergarten is part of the Futabakai offerings, extending the program to early childhood. The Day School opened in 1978, and since 1998 the facilities have been based in Arlington Heights after moves to Skokie and Niles. The arrangement preserves a continuous Japanese schooling pathway for families residing outside Japan.

Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA (exact postal/street address not published)

The Essentials

Chicago Futabakai Japanese School has 695 pupils, instruction in Japanese.

Type
A Japanese school in the Chicago area following the Japanese curriculum.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a not-for-profit organization administered by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC); it operates the Chicago Futabakai Japanese Day School and the Japanese Saturday School, and it is financially supported by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations.
Fees

Annual tuition at Chicago Futabakai Japanese School ranges from USD 14,667 to USD 15,462 for 2026/27.

入学（申込）費用

- 入会金（入学時一回のみ）: USD 500.

学費（全日校：年度額および学年別）

- 小学部（年額・授業料）: USD 11,364.
- 中学部（年額・授業料）: USD 12,159.
- 通学バス代（年額）: USD 2,874.

学費の分割（回毎）と支払い金額（全日校）

- 支払方法: 年3回分納（各期ごとの金額が定められています）。
- 小学部の各回分（年3回で均等分割）: 授業料 USD 3,788／回、通学バス代 USD 958／回、校舎整備積立金 USD 80／回、ICT準備金 USD 63／回. （これらを3回合計すると上記の年額になります）。
- 中学部の各回分（年3回で均等分割）: 授業料 USD 4,053／回、通学バス代 USD 958／回、校舎整備積立金 USD 80／回、ICT準備金 USD 63／回.
- 分割支払の標準スケジュール（期日）: 第1回（春期）・第2回（秋期）・第3回（冬期）のおおむね5月、9月、12月に相当する期日での納入が記載されています。

その他の定期的・随時費用

- 校舎整備積立金（年額）: USD 240（年額合計。上記分割金額に含まれています）。
- ICT準備金（年額）: USD 189（年額合計）。
- 教材・ドリル代: 実費（学年・科目により別途請求）。
- 事務手数料・遅延料等:
- 遅延時の滞納料（請求書1件あたり、滞納1か月につき）: USD 20。
- 証明書等の発行手数料: USD 10–30（実費・送料別）。

寮・寄宿（Boarding）

- 寮（boarding）費用: 該当なし。シカゴ双葉会日本語学校は日校（全日校）・補習校を運営しており、寄宿（ボーディング）プログラムは設定されていません。

制服・必需品等（その他の費用）

- 制服費用: 明示された一括金額は掲示されていません。教科書・学用品・ドリル等は別途実費請求となります。必要経費は学年・クラスにより変動します。

返金（退学・途中解約時）の扱い

- 入会金（USD 500）は入学時の一回支払で、入会金の返金は行われない旨が明記されています。授業料の分割納入に関しては、在籍期間に応じた支払の扱いや期日基準が規定されており、退学・途中離脱時の授業料の扱いは学校の規定に従って判断されます。具体的な返金の可否や計算方法は学年・退学時期によって異なります。

請求・支払方法（利用可能な支払手段）

- 支払手段（補習校と全日校の案内に記載されている取り扱い）: 小切手またはオンライン請求（Online Bill Payment）での支払いが標準で、Zelleやクレジットカードは受付不可と明記されています。銀行振込等については所定の案内に従います。

入学資格・会員要件（費用に関連する点）

- 保護者（法定代理人）がJCCC（Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago）会員であることが入学条件とされており、JCCC入会時にはシカゴ双葉会学校施設基金相当の初回支払い（施設費）が求められる場合があります。新規入会時の施設費の目安は会員種別と登録人数に応じて規定額が示されています（例: 個人会員等ではUSD 500以上、正会員での登録人数に応じた段階別の金額など）。

まとめ（発表年度）

- 上記は全日校（Day School）の2026年度（as of April 1, 2026）に提示された授業料等の内訳です。補習校（Saturday School）の授業料・納入金については別途の案内があり、補習校側でも支払方法や年度ごとの授業料案内が用意されています。補習校の支払い手段としては小切手とOnline Bill Paymentが案内されています。
Academics

Chicago Futabakai Japanese School teaches Japanese Curriculum.

Curriculum
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School is a Japanese government-approved overseas educational facility established by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC). It is administered and supervised by the JCCC and operates two programs in parallel: a Day School and a Japanese Saturday School, together described as the 'Chicago method.' The Day School and Saturday School are private Japanese schools created to educate children of JCCC member employees and are funded by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. The aim is to provide Japanese education for students living in the United States and to develop individuals capable of contributing globally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is a not-for-profit organization established by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) that administers and supervises Chicago Futabakai Japanese Day School and Japanese Saturday School. The two Futabakai schools are private Japanese schools founded to educate children of JCCC member employees and are financially supported by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The information provided does not describe special education services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The information provided does not describe English as an additional language programs.

Mental Wellbeing
The information provided does not describe mental wellbeing programs.

Safeguarding
The information provided does not describe safeguarding or child protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
The Chicago Futabakai Japanese School, established by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC), is a not-for-profit organization that administers the Chicago Futabakai Japanese Day School and Japanese Saturday School. The Saturday School began in May 1966 with 49 pupils and 3 teachers in a borrowed space, later moving to Francis W. Parker School; a high school was established, and in 1969 the school relocated to Loyola University Chicago and added a kindergarten. The Day School opened in 1978, and the two facilities relocated to Skokie (Kenton) and Niles (Emerson) as enrollment grew; in 1998 it moved to Arlington Heights. The Chicago method, a Japanese government approved overseas educational facility, operates Day School and Saturday School simultaneously to provide Japanese education to children of JCCC members living in the United States, with the aim of developing globally capable individuals.

Community
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) focuses on member service, educational support, and contribution to local communities to deepen mutual understanding between Chicago and Japan. They host joint events with the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, JETRO, and The Japan American Society of Chicago. JCCC members can enroll their children in the Chicago Futabakai Japanese School, which was established by the JCCC. The Futabakai schools (Day School and Saturday School) are private schools administered by JCCC.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The Chicago Futabakai Japanese School provides Japanese education in the United States through Day School and Saturday School. It is a Japanese government-approved overseas educational facility using a configuration called the 'Chicago method,' in which Day School and Saturday School are operated concurrently. The Saturday School opened in May 1966 with 49 pupils and 3 teachers in space borrowed from a Baptist church, and later moved to Francis W. Parker School, Loyola University Chicago, and finally Arlington Heights. The Day School opened in 1978 and has been based in Arlington Heights since 1998 after moves to Kenton School in Skokie and Emerson School in Niles. Sumire Kindergarten is part of the Futabakai offerings.
Languages

Language Provision
The Chicago Futabakai Japanese School operates two programs: a Japanese Day School and a Japanese Saturday School. It is a Japanese government approved overseas educational facility configured as the 'Chicago method,' with Day School and Saturday School run simultaneously to provide Japanese education for children of JCCC members and residents in Chicagoland. The schools are private and receive financial support from the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. The Saturday School began in May 1966 and the Day School opened in 1978; the schools have relocated several times, currently operating in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Join JCCC to enroll a child in Chicago Futabakai Japanese School. The Futabakai schools are private Japanese schools founded to educate children of JCCC member employees and are financially supported by the Japanese government, Japan Overseas Educational Services, and other charitable organizations. Active and Associate level JCCC membership applicants must obtain two Board of Directors recommendations as part of the membership application; the process uses the Board of Directors Recommendation Form, the List of the Board Members, and the Recommendation Upload.

2. Pay the Futabakai School Facility Fee upon joining. The Facility Fund donation amounts depend on membership level and number of registrants: Active (Full) Member – 1 registrant: $1,000 or more; 2–3 registrants: $3,000 or more; 4–5 registrants: $5,000 or more; 6+ registrants: $9,000 or more; Associate Member – 1 registrant: $500 or more; 2–5 registrants: $1,000 or more; Individual Member – 1 registrant: $500 or more. The “Number of Registrants” refers to the number of people your JCCC membership registers for Futabakai; if registrants increase after donation, additional contributions are required; Futabakai donations are not refunded if registrants decrease.

3. After membership approval and facility fee payment, enrollment eligibility is established. Membership provides eligibility to enroll children in Chicago Futabakai Schools. Futabakai operates as Day School (全日校) and Saturday School (補習校) in Chicago.
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