Komazawa Park International School, usually shortened to KPIS, is a small English-medium preschool and kindergarten among the international schools in Tokyo. It sits in Fukasawa in Setagaya, beside Komazawa Olympic Park, and takes children from around 18 months to 6 years. The programme is child-centred and play-based, with a strong outdoor element built around the park, so the youngest learners settle into an English-language environment before primary school.
KPIS at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | English-medium, play-based early-years programme; no external examinations at this stage |
|---|---|
| Stages | Preschool and kindergarten, around 18 months to 6 years |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Verify current status with the school |
| Fee band | Mid to upper for Tokyo early-years provision |
| Campus area | Fukasawa, Setagaya, western Tokyo |
Curriculum and academics
KPIS runs a play-based early-years programme delivered in English. Days mix free exploration with teacher-guided activities, and the school uses the neighbouring park for nature-based learning that classrooms in central Tokyo rarely allow. For families weighing up early-years options across the city, our Tokyo nursery and preschool guide gathers the English-medium settings in one place.
Because provision ends at kindergarten, families planning a longer stay should line up a primary school place in advance. Ask how KPIS prepares children for that move, how it groups them by age, and how much Japanese is included alongside English. The school can confirm the current daily schedule and staffing.
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KPIS fees
Komazawa Park International School fees sit in the mid to upper part of the Tokyo international school fees range for early-years provision. Preschool and kindergarten fees in Tokyo are usually charged termly or monthly rather than as a single annual figure, and they vary with the number of days and hours each week.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or enrolment fee, materials and activity charges, and the cost of lunches and any optional programmes. Because fees are reviewed each year, confirm the current schedule with the school before you plan.
Admissions
KPIS assesses applications as places open, with the main intake at the start of the school year. As a small setting it can fill quickly, so families relocating to western Tokyo should enquire early and ask to join any waiting list.
The process for the early years is informal, usually a visit and a conversation with the family rather than a formal test. Most Tokyo international schools run a year from late August or early September to June, so plan your application and any visa or housing steps around that calendar.
Location and who goes there
Komazawa Park International School is in Fukasawa in Setagaya, in the west of the city, next to the green space of Komazawa Olympic Park. The area is residential and popular with families, and it is served by the Den-en-toshi and Oimachi rail lines into central Tokyo.
Setagaya is one of the wards where expat families with young children settle, drawn by the parks, the quieter streets and the choice of early-years provision. For a wider view of where international families live across the city, see our guide to international schools in Tokyo.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Komazawa Park International School fees?
Komazawa Park International School fees sit in the mid to upper band for Tokyo early-years provision and are usually charged termly or monthly, varying with the days and hours each week. Add a registration fee, materials and lunch costs. Confirm the current schedule with the school before budgeting.
What ages does Komazawa Park International School take?
KPIS is an English-medium preschool and kindergarten taking children from around 18 months to 6 years. Provision ends before primary school, so families planning a longer stay should arrange an onward school place in advance.
Is Komazawa Park International School a good school?
KPIS is a small English-medium preschool with a play-based, outdoor-focused programme beside Komazawa Park. It suits families wanting an English-language start in western Tokyo. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we set out its programme rather than score it.
When do Komazawa Park International School applications open?
KPIS assesses applications as places become available, with the main intake at the start of the school year. Because it is a small setting, families should apply early and ask about any waiting list.
What are Komazawa Park International School term dates?
KPIS follows the standard Tokyo international school year, which runs from late August or early September to the following June in terms. Exact dates change each year, so check the school's published calendar before planning travel or a relocation.
