International Preschool – Nursery & Kindergarten in Tokyo, Japan
Welcome to our nursery school in Tokyo, where we provide a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment that fosters children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development, supported by our world-class Global Montessori Plus programme.
GMP Curriculum for Kindergarten Education in Japan
At the heart of GIIS Tokyo is the award-winning Global Montessori Plus (GMP) curriculum, which blends authentic Montessori principles with modern, technology-enabled learning. Designed to strengthen academic readiness and essential life skills, GMP provides a well-rounded foundation that prepares children for a smooth transition to primary school. Download Pre-Primary Guidebook
GIIS – Leading International Preschool in Tokyo, Japan
GIIS Tokyo offers a premier international preschool experience for children aged 3 to 5, delivering a structured Kindergarten programme in a nurturing, play-based environment. The school focuses on holistic development, fostering discipline, collaboration, and strong foundational skills during the early years. MEET OUR FACULTY
Age Criteria for Preschool and Kindergarten Admission
GIIS Tokyo admits children aged 2.5 to 3.5 years into Montessori and 3.5 to 5 years into Junior KG (K1) and Senior KG (K2). The structured progression ensures age-appropriate learning guided by experienced educators within a supportive international environment.
4+ years and above as of 31st May
5+ years and above as of 31st May
Understanding the Plus
The “Plus” in GMP reflects the integration of traditional Montessori methods with contemporary teaching tools and digital learning enhancements. This balanced approach supports holistic growth while equipping students with the skills needed for future academic success.
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Why Prefer GMP?
The Global Montessori Plus programme (GMP) strikes an ideal mix between the acclaimed Montessori preschool pedagogy and today's age-appropriate preschool learning objectives. It skillfully blends the traditional with the modern education by using new-age topics to enhance the Montessori technique.
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Seamless Transition
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Our Teachers
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9GEMS
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Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
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Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
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Safety And Security
Seamless Transition
Our students are tutored by well-trained primary educators, who keep a close check on their physical, mental and emotional growth. Important subjects are introduced gradually so as to familiarise students with concepts and terminology that will aid them in progressing to the next level of education. This offers a good and energetic learning environment that promotes the overall growth of students, while also assisting them in making a smooth transition.
Our Teachers
Our experienced faculty has been handpicked for their educational accomplishments, areas of expertise , and zeal to work with children. Our highly knowledgeable and well-trained teachers have access to cutting-edge technology that allows them to engage with students and provide them with exceptional learning opportunities. We also continually urge our teachers to continue working on their skills to enhance their knowledge and skills further.
9GEMS
We have incorporated the best teaching and learning methodologies from around the world into our pedagogy in order to provide education that meets the needs of today’s fast-paced world. Our 9GEMS approach to education focuses on the entire development of students in nine areas of excellence, including academics, sports, the arts, skills, and values. This maximises the effectiveness of our instructional approach to balancing academics and extracurricular activities. Each design, feature, and facility is specifically designed to support and accentuate our teaching approaches as well as the universal ideals we instil in our children in order to help them grow into well-rounded and responsible global citizens.
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
The wide array of ECAs available at our international kindergarten in Tokyo helps young students develop social skills, critical thinking, and teamwork ability, establishing GIIS as one of Japan’s best Indian Nursery schools. Mandatory involvement in any of the activities promotes student's exceptional overall development and enhances innate skills like entrepreneurship and creativity.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Co-curricular activities are an essential part of holistic education. We believe every child possesses a unique and outstanding inborn talent that must be identified at the appropriate age. We offer a plethora of CCAs at GIIS Tokyo International Preschool that assist students in channeling their passions, while finding their interests. We encourage all our students to participate in different competitions, performances, clubs, quizzes, etc. to gain a little more than theoretical knowledge and become confident adults.
Safety And Security
As one of the largest international kindergartens in Tokyo, the safety of all our students is of paramount concern for us. We have taken all necessary precautions and measures to ensure students and teachers have adequate layers of security from the minute they arrive at the campus till the time they leave. Our entire campus has a combination of traditional and modern security measures implemented across the entire campus, such as safe entry and exit points, CCTV cameras, identity cards, etc.
Building NextGen Leaders
Young students are enthusiastic learners with their whole future in front of them. They are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. As a prestigious elementary school in Japan, we provide a fusion of both Eastern and Western teaching methodologies. We take pride in having a curriculum framework that teaches students beyond academics by integrating other aspects of their life. The ultimate objective of this well-rounded approach is to prepare students to face the numerous difficulties that this ever-changing world presents.
Going Green
We encourage our students to achieve excellence in academics, while also learning to care for nature and the environment around us. Our environmental programmes, such as Go Green, emphasise over the necessity of recycling and upcycling, as well as how to efficiently use them to decrease waste. We organise various environmental drives, such as planting of trees, sowing seeds, celebration of festivals and birthdays in an eco-friendly manner by making the best out of classroom waste. This encourages our students to actively participate in environmental awareness programmes.
Community Partnerships
GIIS Tokyo has earned the title of finest nursery school in Japan thanks to its outstanding educational programme that encourages students to engage in community service and to be morally and socially responsible. Our school offers fantastic opportunities to students to participate in events, such as fundraisers and book collection drives, as well as environmental drives that will help them learn how they can make the world a better place to live.
Parent Testimonials
"When I had to choose a school, we went through several online stuff and the fact that GIIS had a community of people from several spectrums was a first. But what I've appreciated has been the project mindset, the hours they give to the kids. It's crazy to do things out of the box, to think out of the box. I have my boy coming home and say, Dad, I'm working on this project. To understand also how business works, even if you're a scientist. To understand how I can be an entrepreneur even while being in high school. I think that part has brought an addition to the fact that the follow-up of the kids is not just about the academy. It's also about when you leave the school, how you're going to handle the real world. I think that is something that I really appreciate with this school. Thank you for that."
Desmond Fomo Parent of Dylan
Subjects Offered for International Kindergarten School in Tokyo
We provide a diverse range of subjects that are both engaging and beneficial for overall development. These courses provide the most up-to-date information and help students develop into playful, happy, and self-assured individuals who are curious about their environment and believe in self-learning.
- English
- Hindi
- STEM
- Mathematics
- EVA (Environmental Awareness)
- Dance and Music
- Free play and structured play
- Montessori
Parent Testimonials
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Student Resources
Access the GIIS Tokyo School Calendar and School Brochure to keep track of academic schedules, holidays, events, and key programmes. Ideal for parents exploring an international school in Tokyo, these resources highlight our globally recognised curricula, holistic education approach, modern facilities, and the pathways we provide to help students become confident, future-ready learners.
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Early childhood is a critical period in a child’s development. During these years, students require a holistic approach to learn in order to achieve their full potential. Preschool education is critical for a student’s emotional, social, and physical development.
As one of the top-notch Indian schools in Japan, GIIS offers some of the best International curriculums:
1. Global Montessori Programme (GMP)
2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
3. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
4. International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)
5. Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP)
6. Cambridge International General Certificate Secondary Programme (IGCSE)
The GMP is built on five pillars:
● Excelerate Program
● Multi-faceted Learning
● iCare Program
● iPlay Program
● Future Ready Program
Weekly and term-based examinations are used to track the progress of the students. Parents are kept up to date on their child’s progress through direct feedback, parent-teacher conferences, MyGIIS Parent Portal, and meet-and-greet sessions.
We have three world-class campuses across Tokyo:
● Nishi Kasai Campus
● Higashi Kasai Campus
● Seishincho Campus
Early years students follow the GMP curriculum focusing on motor skills, language, and cognitive development.
GIIS is known for its world-class kindergarten education in Japan. GIIS’ Global Montessori Plus Program is an award-winning curriculum that combines the best of Montessori’s principles with current teaching enriched with innovative technologies for great holistic student growth.
Our GIIS preschool Tokyo campus caters to nursery and kindergarten grades. The following is the age criteria:
● Nursery entry at Age 3+ as of 31st May
● Kindergarten 1 entry at Age 4+ as of 31st May
● Kindergarten 2 entry at Age 5+ as of 31st May
Nursery school students are taught the following subjects:
● Hindi
● English
● STEAM
● Mathematics
● Dance and Music
● Environmental Awareness
● Free and Structured Play
The subjects offered in KG 1 and 2 include:
● English
● STEAM
● Mathematics
● Hindi
● Environmental Awareness
● Free and Structured Play
● Dance and Music
As one of the best nursery schools, we make sure all our students are provided with expert assistance and peer support so that they feel comfortable no matter when they join. Our unique Bridge Programme helps students cope up with academics as well as allows them to smoothly form new friendships with existing students.
The Montessori and Kindergarten fees in Tokyo are based on the grade and academic year. Please visit GIIS’ Tokyo fees page for details.
Yes, if the fee is not submitted before the due date, JPY 100 per day will be charged as late fee payment charges.
GIIS accepts several convenient modes of payment like cheques, cash, debit cards, credit cards (all available at the school campus). We also accept online payments through MyGIIS Parent Portal.
Parents enrolling more than one child at GIIS Tokyo are eligible for 25% tuition and school bus fees discount for the second child. A 50% discount on tuition fees can be availed in case of the third child’s enrolment.
For the cancellation of bus services, parents are required to submit a one-month notice to the school. In case the notice is not submitted or less than a month is given for the notice, full payment in lieu of notice will be charged. The cancellation request can be made through the MyGIIS Parent Portal’.
Students can benefit from the following scholarships:
● Global Citizen Scholarship-Grades 11 and 12, IBDP year 1-2
● 9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship-Grades 1-12, IBDP year 1-2
● Hideki Yukawa Global Skills Scholarship-Grades 1-12
● Sadako Ogata Merit cum Means Scholarship-Nursery, Kindergarten 1-2 , Grade 1-12, IBDP Year 1-2
● Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship-Grades Grades 7-12.
Students can benefit from the following scholarships:
● Global Citizen Scholarship-Grades 11 and 12, IBDP year 1-2
● 9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship-Grades 1-12, IBDP year 1-2
● Hideki Yukawa Global Skills Scholarship-Grades 1-12
● Sadako Ogata Merit cum Means Scholarship-Nursery, Kindergarten 1-2 , Grade 1-12, IBDP Year 1-2
● Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship-Grades Grades 7-12.
The 9 GEMS is a revolutionary, award-winning holistic framework that includes:
1. Academic Excellence
2. Sports, Health and Fitness Excellence
3. Digital and Visual Arts
4. Personality Development
5. Innovation, Creativity and Problem Solving
6. Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
7. Universal Values, Ethics and Discipline
8. Community Connection, Care and Conservation
9. Life Skills and Career Development
As a multicultural, diversified environment, we have a wide array of places that ensure exceptional campus life for students. The following are some of the campus amenities:
● Britannica Learning Zone
● Montessori Library
● Computers Lab
● Music Room for Kindergarten
● Kindergarten Play Area
● Library
● Maths Lab
● Yoga Room
● Multi-Purpose Hall
● Ausi-Visual Room
● Different Labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology
● Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Universal Values
The transfer certificate can easily be downloaded by entering the admission number or the transfer certificate number mentioned on top of the certificate. For more information, feel free to connect with our team on MyGIIS Parent Portal.
