Welcome to Oakwood
*We are an IB PYP Candidate School.
Oakwood is a rising star in international early-childhood education in Tokyo. We provide a stimulating nursery and kindergarten program that is taught completely in English. Our methods align with internationally recognized curriculums, including Montessori and STEM. We also stand unique in being a fully recognized ninkagai preschool eligible for local subsidies to help cover costs for families while maintaining a nearly entirely foreign staff from admin to bus drivers, teachers to cleaners. Book a tour to meet our unique family of educators and find out why our school has been growing so quickly over the last 5 years.
"Play is the highest form of research." – Albert Einstein
At Oakwood Tokyo International School, we welcome children from 10 months to Grade 2, providing a seamless and nurturing learning journey from our Nursery through the Primary Years. As an IB Candidate School, we deliver an engaging, child-centered program inspired by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), fostering curiosity, creativity, and global-mindedness in a supportive environment where children learn and grow through purposeful play. Our dedicated educators use a thoughtful scaffolding approach to English language development, meeting each child at their individual level and building the confidence and communication skills needed to thrive at any international elementary school—including our own. As proud members of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP), we are committed to offering a high-quality educational experience that inspires independence, inquiry, and a lifelong love of learning.