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Ohana International School is pleased to announce that the latest pickup time is now 6pm. We understand that working parents need later hours for pick up and are giving families the option of a 6pm end to their child’s day at our school. Please check Programs for more details.
Secure a spot for your child at OHANA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL for the new school year 2025-2026. New programs are being offered.
Please contact the office for more information on office.ohana@schoolintokyo.com
Shoma Yoshida, from Across Fitness, Nishi Azabu is our YOUNG ATHLETES program instructor. Every Monday, children in all classes are introduced to exercises to strengthen their bodies and build healthy habits.
Maryna Artyushenko, our resident ballerina, teaches the SPIN AND SHINE class, every Friday. Building coordination, rhythm, balance and an awareness of muscles together with music makes her class another wonderful addition to our regular program.
This year, our Summer School program will take children on a journey of discovery as they explore how to care for our Earth and its many habitats.
Join us for six exciting weeks of learning through Art, Science, Nature, Play, and more.
Our planet needs us. Let’s learn, explore, and make a difference together.
📅 Dates: Monday, 16th June – Friday, 25th July, 2025
👶 Ages: 15 months to 7 years old
⏰ Time: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (Extended care available until 6:00 pm)
📧 Contact: office.ohana@schoolintokyo.com
It gives us the freedom to be creative. When children are encouraged to explore, collaborate, express thoughts, and embrace differences, they will naturally develop a love of learning. The case for putting play first in preschool is not a theory. Learning through "Purposeful Play" is natural for children. Read our article about play-based learning in Tokyo Families magazine written by our school director, Shelley Sacks, of our Preschool in Tokyo, Ohana International School.
Click above to learn more about our days at Ohana, our Tokyo Preschool, meet our teachers and see what we get up to everyday.
The potential for learning is far greater in a classroom where children are exposed to many cultures, levels of ability, and various age groups. We aim to nurture each child’s unique individuality and honor their differences. This is how we structure Ohana, our International Preschool in Tokyo, and a key part of why we are an inclusive school focused on spirit, compassion and understanding. We aim to teach children how to live in community, embrace difference, and be honorable citizens in a global world.
“Our classes are all multi-age, because we live in a multi-age family, community, and multi-age world…”
At Ohana International, our Tokyo Preschool, each child is seen as an individual. Our teachers put a lot of thought into deciding which class best fits a child’s needs. Our three classes are grouped according to age with a curriculum specifically designed for each class. Watch each of the videos below to learn more about what goes on in each of our classes each day.
15 Months - 3 Years
2 3/4 - 4 Years
3 1/2 - 5 1/2 Years
A wide range of after-school enrichment programs are offered throughout the school year and are also open to non-Ohana International School students. After-school classes start from 2:30 onwards.
Programs include: Phonics, Early Numeracy, Group Art, Foreign Languages, Music, Dance and others. Program offerings are subject to change depending on the term.
Ohana International School
Fall Term: August to December
Winter/Spring Term: January to June
Monday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
The youngest age for a child to enroll in our school is 15 months. Children up to 6 years old can enroll; however, our cutoff is typically before they transition to Kindergarten.
In our seasonal programs in Winter and Summer, we accept children up to the age of 7 years old.
Parents can request a schedule of fees if they are interested in receiving information about the school.
Parents are required to send a healthy morning snack for children in the youngest class.
Parents can send a snack for all children attending After-School Classes or Extended Care.
Buds Class – 15 months to 3 years old – maximum of 16 children with four teachers
Petals Class – 2 ¾ to 4 years old – maximum 18 children with three teachers
Flowers Class – 3 1/2 to 5 ½ years old – maximum 21 with three teachers
With a good ratio of adults to children, children are well-supervised, and safety is of the utmost importance. The school grounds are always locked.
Shelley was born in Cape Town, South Africa and studied Early Childhood Education at Barkly House Teachers Training College, which specialised in training teachers for preschool and kindergarten. At an early stage in her teaching career she was awarded a scholarship by the Department of Education in Cape Town, recognising her excellence in teaching. She went to the University of Cape Town for further studies and received a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education…
“We aim to nurture each child’s unique individuality and honor their differences. Every child in our care is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning under our guidance.”
~ Shelley Sacks
Ohana International School and the Ohana Parent’s Association are proud to be volunteering and hosting workshops in Tohoku with Place to Grow.
Note: We offer virtual and face-to-face tours. Please let us know your preference.
Our Preschool in Tokyo, is located between 7 to 10 minutes walk from Azabu Juban station (Exit 4 or 7).
Ohana International School:
3-12-36 Motoazabu
Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Japan 106-0046
Phone: 03-3408-8888
Fax: 03-3408-8888
Office Hours: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
OHANA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
3-12-36 Motoazabu
Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0046 JAPAN