Dates

The school year at a glance

Tours run in the fall and in winter, applications open in November, and families hear from us in February.

October and February
Tours
A tour takes about an hour in the morning, so you can hear the Japanese circle at work. Children are welcome to come along.
Book a tour
November
Applications open
The form takes a few minutes.
February
Decisions
Families hear from us
By email and a phone call, with a place or a spot on the waitlist.
Early fall
Event
A moon-viewing evening
Families gather in the yard at dusk for songs and a shared snack.
August
First day
New children start with a short visit alongside a parent.

Sample dates.

How to enroll

Six steps, usually over a few weeks.

01
Step 1: Get in touch
Call, text or send the form. Kumiko or the school administrator answers within one working day.
02
Step 2: Book a tour
Book a morning tour. It takes about an hour, and children are welcome to come along and look around.
03
Step 3: Apply
Fill in the application. It takes a few minutes, and applications for the fall open in November.
04
Step 4: Hear from us
In February we email and call each family with a place or a spot on the waitlist.
05
Step 5: Register
Fill in the forms we ask for privately, such as medical and pickup details.
06
Step 6: The first day
New children start with a short visit alongside a parent. We tell you what to bring and how drop-off works that morning.

The first step is the one that takes an hour.