FAQ

There are approximately 680 students representing over 50 nationalities enrolled at Seisen.

Boys are accepted only into our Kindergarten program.
Seisen is an all-girls school from grade 1.

*The School recognises the benefits of including students from the permanent, local community, however Article 1 of the School Education Law of Japan stipulates that it is the duty of Japanese parents to send their children to Article 1 schools during the compulsory period which covers the years from grade 1 to grade 9.
 As Seisen International School does not hold the status of an Article 1 school, Japanese parents must give full consideration to the legal implications before applying for a place at the school. 
Please be aware a Japanese nationality student continuing her education in our Grades 1-9  program will not meet the expectation of Compulsory Education in a Japanese school. We ask that you take this into consideration when planning your daughter’s education.

The maximum number of students per class is around 20 for Kindergarten- grade 1, and 25 for grades 2-12.

Seisen International School does not have business partnerships with any local international preschools or kindergartens. 
Student applications coming in from local international preschools and kindergartens will be treated on an individual case by case basis in the same ethical manner as all other applications.

Although the length of time for the admission process varies for each applicant, Seisen does require time to review the student’s application and supporting documents. Generally, this process takes one week.

Please complete the online inquiry before visiting Seisen for a tour or interview. This will help us learn more about you before you arrive so that we can better meet your Admissions needs. 

We accept applications throughout the year.
Parents and prospective students are encouraged to visit our school.

The family interview is an important part of the admission process for both the parents and the school to determine if your child will succeed in our program, so it is a requirement.
After submitting all of the application documents, an interview will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.

Seisen does require an entrance exam.

Placement tests in English and mathematics will be given to determine the assistance the child will require.

As part of the on-line application, report cards for the last two years and other documents are required. The admissions portal will help you keep track of what documents are needed to complete the application.
If you have any questions, please contact:

siskg@seisen.com
for kindergarten admission

admissions@seisen.com
for grades 1-12 admission.

On-line Inquiry

Yes. A complete medical examination is required and must be submitted before the student can start school. Health forms can be downloaded from here.

APPLICATION

Application Fee ¥20,000 (nonrefundable) is paid by:

(A) Cash in person
(B) Bank transfer to the bank account listed below (indicate your child's name and use the code APPF)

Receipts are issued and mailed upon payment.

Remit to:

Seisen International School

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Tamagawa branch

Ordinary account # 4076962

Swift Code: BOTKJPJT

Seisen International School does not endorse any private individuals or companie offering "advice packages" or introduction on how to gain admittance to our school.

We  strongly advise prospective families to avoid employing the services of such companies or individual agents which are in no way representative of Seisen International School.

These services are completely unnecessary for our admissions process.

Any enquiries about our school community and our admissions process should be directed to the admissions staff and not to any external companies or individuals.

Seisen International School does not have business partnerships with any local international preschools or kindergartens. 

Student applications coming in from local international preschools and kindergartens will be treated on an individual case by case basis in the same ethical manner as all other applications.

Seisen International School does not have business partnerships with any local international preschools or kindergartens. 

Student applications coming in from local international preschools and kindergartens will be treated on an individual case by case basis in the same ethical manner as all other applications.

Information is circulated among all sectors of the school via email, the Seisen website, the Seisen Newsletters, and the student newspaper, The Seisen Post.

From Fall 2020 Seisen created a smartphone app that gives members of the Seisen community easy access to calendars, news and important links.

Kindergarten and Elementary families use Seesaw. Middle School and High School parents use Managebac.

PYP coffee mornings, Middle School Parents’ Morning, Information Session for Grade 6 Parents, Middle School Parents’ Information Meeting, Seisen Parents Association (SPA) luncheons, K-12 parent-teacher conferences, and elementary school student-led conferences take place throughout the school year and are scheduled events to provide further communication between parents and the school.

Our administration and teaching staff are always happy to meet with parents during the school year and meetings can be arranged by appointment. Student agenda books are also used for communication between parents and homeroom teachers.

All parents with children enrolled at Seisen are automatically SPA members. SPA always welcomes volunteers for their activities and events! The SPA can be contacted through the school’s website, by email at spa@seisen.com, or by attending their monthly meetings.

Learn more about the Seisen Parent's Association

As the common language of communication is English, the curriculum is taught through English and all communication from the school is in English,  parents ability to communicate in English is necessary to support their Childs education and foster a product relationship with the school.

100% of our graduates go on to higher education.
Many Seisen graduates go to study at Universities in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, as well as other countries around the world. Please see the matriculation list of colleges and universities where our recent graduates have been accepted to.

Seisen offers the following curricula:

Kindergarten – Coeducational Montessori/IB PYP Method of Education

Elementary School – IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

High School – IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

We have counsellors, EAL teachers for elementary and high school students, learning support specialists, school nurses, a university advisor, PYP and IBDP coordinators.

Seisen can accommodate students who are at grade level in reading comprehension, writing and mathematics as determined by the placement tests and the student’s standardized test record. There are limited number of spaces in the EAL program for students who meet the qualifications for admission. Learning support is available for students who function well in the classroom but have some learning differences or attention issues.

Seisen International School's year begins in late August and finishes in early June. The school calendar can be viewed here.

Companies that pay educational expenses for expatriate employees may be eligible for the Corporate Contribution Plan. Corporate scholarships may be granted to students whose parents are employed by companies that join this plan.
If your company is interested in participating in this program please contact the Business Office for further information. business@seisen.com

We have a limited program available for certain circumstances for families already enrolled in the school. Financial Aid is normally not available for incoming families.. Please contact the School Head for further information.

Corporate scholarships may be granted to students whose parents are employed by companies that join the Corporate Contribution Plan. (See Corporate Contribution tab above).

Otherwise, our scholarship program is very limited. Please contact the school for further information.

There are numerous extra-curricular opportunities for Middle and High School Students. These range from seasonal sports activities to multi-year technology projects. Visit the "Activities" page of Student Life to learn more. 

Elementary students can participate in a range of sports clubs in addition to our Seisen After School Activities (SASA). The SASA activities take place after school from 3:30 to 4:30 and are lead by our own faculty and staff. These activities offered change each years based on the interests of students and the teachers.