Kindergarten
The Kindergarten application process for Nishimachi starts approximately one year in advance of starting school.
Please find below important dates, timelines and procedures.
Application Timing for Kindergarten |
Applicants must be 5 years old by August 31st of the enrolling year. Children born between September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018 are eligible for Kindergarten 2023-2024, beginning August 2023. |
Applications for the school year 2023-2024 can be submitted from September 1, 2022. |
The application documents for the school year 2023-2024 must be submitted by October 31, 2022 to be considered for the group screening scheduled in January 2023. |
Parent interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled for the month of November 2022, and we ask both parents (if available) to be present. |
Applications from overseas (outside of Tokyo) will still be accepted after the October 31 deadline. |
Kindergarten Admissions Screening |
A group screening for selected applicants will be conducted during the second week of January. |
Please note that Kindergarten applicants must be screened in-person whenever possible. |
Applicants will be evaluated for communication skills in English as well as social/behavioral maturity to ensure the child’s success at Nishimachi. |
The admissions result will be sent in email by early February. |
In order to maintain student language/gender balance in the class, some applications may be kept in the waiting pool after the documents are reviewed. |
How to apply Online:
Once you start the Online Application process, you can always freely stop and return to finish at a later time by saving your progress. Supporting Documents listed below can also be submitted online. To start the Online Application, please click below. Once the completed application is received, a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay the application fee will be sent.
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
In addition to the application form, the required documents below must be uploaded to the online application form.
Required Supporting Documents: |
Report Cards from the past 2 full school years (if available) |
One Confidential Student Recommendation Form (English or Japanese) filled out by the most recent teacher. An additional form can be filled out by the child's teacher from the previous school year if necessary. |
Copy of applicant's birth certificate or passport |
Applicant's photo |
A family photo (snap shot is acceptable; no sunglasses) |
Application fee of ¥25,000 per applicant, non-refundable & must be paid in full. Once the completed application is received, a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay the application fee will be sent. If you have questions or issues making the application fee payment, please email nishimachi-billing@nishimachi.ac.jp. |