NEWS
The latest pickup time
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.
Winter School 2024
The Sounds of Winter
December 16th (Monday) to 19th (Thursday)
Half / Full days
Please contact us for more information.
Article
Imaginative and dramatic play mimics real life.
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.
VIDEO FEATURE
Join us for a day-in-the-life at Ohana
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Click above to learn more about our days at Ohana, our Tokyo Preschool, meet our teachers and see what we get up to everyday.
KEY CONCEPT
Children learn more quickly in mixed age, diverse environments.
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..."
CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES THAT
Make us Individual
Classes
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.
BUDS CLASS
15 Months - 3 Years
PETALS CLASS
2 3/4 - 4 Years
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FLOWERS CLASS
3 1/2 - 5 1/2 Years
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Afterschool Classes
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.
Inquiries
03-3408-8888
Office Email
SemesterS
Ohana International School
Fall Term: August to December
Winter/Spring Term: January to June
OPENING HOURS
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
Children are born with wings
GREAT TEACHERS ARE JUST THERE TO HELP THEM FLY.
PEOPLE
Our Founder
SHELLEY SACKS, OWNER & FOUNDER
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
Volunteering
Ohana International School and the Ohana Parent's Association are proud to be volunteering and hosting workshops in Tohoku with Place to Grow.
SETUP A
First Meeting
Come and visit Ohana International School! It is the easiest and fastest way to get to know each other.
Call us today at 03-3408-8888 to arrange a school tour or fill out the contact form below
Note: We offer virtual and face-to-face tours. Please let us know your preference.
Getting Here
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