Admission
Here at TWIS, our motto is “Grow Local, Soar Global”.
At TWIS, we want to ensure that our students’ growth and passions are nurtured through locally relevant, hands-on education which crosses cultural, global and analog boundaries. Our goal is for every student to develop the confidence and curiosity to soar to greater heights and possibilities as global citizens.
While living in Japan, it can be an opportune experience for students to learn not only Japanese language, but also Japanese culture and customs implemented within our international-oriented educational system.
We also provide flexible support for students returning to Japan from overseas so that they can enroll on the desired date.
Determining Your Child’s Grade Level at TWIS
At TWIS, we determine at student’s grade level by their birthday.
Please note that the birthdate guidelines stated below will affect new students entering the following academic years of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
PreK & Kindergarten
| Grade | 2023-2024 Academic Year | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pre | 4.2.2020-2 years old or older | 4.2.2021-2 years old or older |
| K3 | 4.2.2019-4.1.2020 | 4.2.2020-4.1.2021 |
| K4 | 4.2.2018-4.1.2019 | 4.2.2019-4.1.2020 |
| K5 | 4.2.2017-4.1.2018 | 4.2.2018-4.1.2019 |
Elementary School & Middle School
| Grade | 2023-2024 Academic Year | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| G1 | 4.2.2016-4.1.2017 | 4.2.2017-4.1.2018 |
| G2 | 4.2.2015-4.1.2016 | 4.2.2016-4.1.2017 |
| G3 | 4.2.2014-4.1.2015 | 4.2.2015-4.1.2016 |
| G4 | 4.2.2013-4.1.2014 | 4.2.2014-4.1.2015 |
| G5 | 4.2.2012-4.1.2013 | 4.2.2013-4.1.2014 |
| G6 | 4.2.2011-4.1.2012 | 4.2.2012-4.1.2013 |
| G7 | 4.2.2010-4.1.2011 | 4.2.2011-4.1.2012 |
| G8 | 4.2.2009-4.1.2010 | 4.2.2010-4.1.2011 |
| G9 | 4.2.2008-4.1.2009 | 4.2.2009-4.1.2010 |
Open House / School Tour
Open House and School Tours will be throughout the year. Please submit via the following reservation form or call for details.
As a general rule, Individual School Tour is available only for students of grade schools and kindergarten who wish to enroll in the middle of the 2023 academic year. If you want to enroll in the 2024 academic year, please apply to Open House.
Submit Application Form
Please submit the following application forms, which are downloadable below, in person or by mail.
- Application form for Enrollment (Download)
- Medical Certificate issued within 3 months (Download)
- Progress Report from previous or current school
- Graduation or Attendance Certificate from previous or current school
Screening Test and Parents Interview
We will schedule the screening test and interview for your child. Parents and/or guardians will also be interviewed.
Please bring the registration fee (¥20,000) for the screening test.
Announcement of Successful Applicants
Tokyo West International School will inform those who have fulfilled the screening requirements with an acceptance letter. Prospective students who have passed the screening and have paid the entrance fee by the deadline will be considered enrolled.
Individual School Tour
If you are considering your child enrollment in the middle of academic year, please contact us by email.
Email address: admission@tokyowest.jp
Please write the following information about your child.
1.Name of the child
2.Date of Birth
3.Time of entry (year/month)
4.Current school
Admission Schedule for Grade School
Admission schedule for G1 2024 academic year
| Application Submissions | Screening test & Parents’ interview |
Announcement of result | Enrollment period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | October 30-November 1, 2023 | November 6-10, 2023 | November 21, 2023 | November 21-24, 2023 |
Admission schedule for the middle of 2023 academic year
| Application Submissions | Screening test & Parents’ interview |
Announcement of result | Enrollment period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Anytime | Approximately one month before the desired date of admission | One week after screening test | Within one week after acceptance |
Open House Reservation Form
Please apply Open House via google form if you want to enroll G1 in April 2024.
School Tour Reservation Form
Please apply School Tour via google form if you want to enroll in the middle of the 2023 academic year.
Admission Schedule for PreK&Kindergaten
Admission schedule for PreK&Kindergarten 2024 academic year
| Application Submissions | Screening test & Parents’ interview |
Announcement of result | Enrollment period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | November 13-15, 2023 | November 27-December 1, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | December 12-15, 2023 |
Admission schedule for the middle of 2023 academic year
| Application Submissions | Screening test & Parents’ interview |
Announcement of result | Enrollment period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Anytime | Approximately one month before the desired date of admission | One week after screening test | Within one week after acceptance |
Open House Reservation Form
Please apply Open House via google form if you want to enroll middle 2023 academic year or 2024 academic year.
School Tour Reservation Form
Please apply School Tour via google form if you want to enroll in the middle 2023 academic year.
Application Form
Application Form for PreK & Kindergarten
Medical Certification for PreK & Kindergarten
Application Form for Elementary & Middle School
Medical Certification for Elementary & Middle School
Tuition
PreK School
Kindergarten
Elementary & Middle School
*Discounts and Scholarship are available under certain circumstances.
Please call or email for more details.
Tokyo West Academic Guidance Department provides students with counseling regarding their future academic and career paths. In addition to enrolling in middle school at TWIS, we also offer consultation about transferring to other schools and going on to higher education. We actively support each student so that they can choose the educational path that best suits them and allows them to fulfill their dreams.
A list of middle and high schools to which TW alumni have been accepted
| Middle Schools | High Schools |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Gakugei University International Secondary School | Waseda Jitsugyo |
| Shibuya Junior School | Waseda Honjyo |
| Hiroo Gakuen | Tamagawa Gakuen |
| Hiroo Gakuen Koishikawa | Housei Kokusai |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Tachikawa Kokusai Secondary Education School | Housei Kokusai Global |
| Meiji University Fuzoku Nakano Hachioji | Keimei Gakuen |
| Tamagawa Gakuen | Kougakuin |
| Bunkagakuen Daigaku Suginami | Teikyo International Course |
| Kaetsu Ariake | Christian Academy in Japan |
| Mita Kokusai | UIA International School of Tokyo |
| Keimei Gakuen | Kanto Kokusai |
| Kougakuin | Tokyo Inter High School |
| Kaichi Nihonbashi | Seiwa Gakuin |
| Omiya Kaisei | Kunitachi College of Music high School |
| Sakae Higashi | |
| Fujimi | |
| Ritsumeikan Uji |
A list of middle and high schools to which TW alumni have been transferred
| 小学部・中学部 |
|---|
| ASIJ (American School in Japan), Nishimachi International School, AOBA International School, Yokohama International School, Saint Maur International School, Horizon International School, Columbia International School, Canadian International School, CAJ (Christian Academy in Japan) |
