FAQ

The number of enrolled students is approximately 700 as of 2025.

Yes, however, boys are accepted only in our kindergarten program.

*The School recognizes 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.

Classroom sizes range between 20-22 students per class from kindergarten to Grade 2, 23 students per class from Grade 3 to Grade 4, and 25 students from Grades 5 to 12.

All applicants from Grades 1-11 are required to undergo math and English assessments.

Family interviews are an important part of the admission process to ensure applicants' academic success in our program. The Kindergarten Principal may invite selected applicants for a family interview to assess each child's case individually. For Grades 1-11 the Principals may invite applicants for family interviews following the completion of math and English assessments.

Official transcripts are not required, however, as part of our online application submission, report cards for the last two school years are required. Our admissions portal will automatically inform you of all necessary documentation. Please contact our Admissions Office for additional details.

For more information please email our kindergarten admissions team, or our grades 1-12 admissions team. You may also enquire via the form below:

On-line Inquiry

Seisen International School does not partner, nor endorse any agencies or individuals to gain admittance to our school. Please contact our Admissions Office directly for any enquiries about our school.

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.

All school-wide information is provided via direct email, website, newsletters, and The Seisen Post, our student newspaper.

Other channels also include Seesaw for kindergarten and elementary students, and Managebac for middle school and high school. Parents are also provided with in-person opportunities such as PYP coffee mornings, various information sessions, student-led conferences, luncheons hosted by the Seisen Parents Association (SPA), K-12 parent-teacher conferences, and individual appointments.

All students' parents are automatically enrolled as members of the Seisen Parents Association (SPA). For more information, visit the Seisen Parents Association (SPA) page or contact SPA by email.

English is our language of instruction and the main language in which students, faculty and staff communicate. The ability for at least one parent to be able to communicate in English is essential to support students' academic performance and foster a productive relationship with the school.

100% of our graduates pursue higher education. Many of our alumni attend universities in Japan but also overseas such as in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and others. See our School Profile page for additional university destinations.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School, we offer:

Kindergarten - a co-educational Montessori/IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) approach

Elementary School -  IB PYP Programme in Grades 1-5

Middle School - IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10

High School - IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11-12

Students are equipped with social emotional counsellors, language support teachers, learning support specialists, school nurses, a college/academic advisor, and PYP, MYP, and DP curriculum coordinators to empower their academic success. See our Student Support page for more information.

Flexibility is provided for students who are at grade-level in reading comprehension, writing and mathematics, determined by placement tests and standardized test records. Language support programs are available for those who meet qualifications for admission and classroom capacity is met. Learning support is also available for those with learning differences or attention issues that are able to function in a classroom.

The academic year begins in late August and finishes in early June. For more information, please see our school calendars.

Expatriate corporate employees may be eligible for a Corporate Contribution Plan (CCP) which covers educational expenses for their employees' children. For more information, please contact our Business Office.

Our financial aid program is limited, and only available to families with children already enrolled experiencing temporary difficulties. Please contact our Head of School for further information.

Seisen International School does not provide scholarships. 

Yes, a non-refundable application fee is 20,000 Yen is required to complete an application. The application fee can be paid in Cash or by bank transfer. Refer to our Tuition & Fees Page for the school's bank account details.

There are numerous extra-curricular opportunities for middle and high school students. These range from seasonal sports activities to multi-year technology projects.

Visit our Student Life page to learn more. Elementary students participate in a range of sports activities in addition to our Seisen After School Activities (SASA) classes. SASA activities take place after school from 3:30 to 4:30 and are led by our own faculty and staff. Activities vary each semester based on the interests of students and the teachers.

Students are required to wear our designated school uniform, and sports wear as needed. School wear is available for purchase at selected vendors.

Please refer to our Student Life page or read below for recent newsletters.