Cities / Tokyo / Chuo International School
Chuo International School
A small Montessori plus Cambridge school for ages 3 to 12, with campuses in Tokyo's Chuo ward and Shin-Urayasu in Chiba.
In brief
A small Montessori plus Cambridge school for ages 3 to 12, with campuses in Tokyo's Chuo ward and Shin-Urayasu in Chiba.
Chuo runs a Montessori-based early years programme that transitions into the Cambridge Primary curriculum, framed by the school as a Montessori+ approach. The student body is small and the head, Shazia Kitahara, is also the founder, which gives the place a hands-on feel parents notice quickly. Families looking for child-led learning with a more structured academic spine through the upper primary years tend to be the fit here.
Two practical considerations shape the choice. The school stops at grade 6, so families need a plan for secondary, and many move on to the larger IB or Cambridge schools across Tokyo. The Shin-Urayasu campus sits closer to Disney than to central Tokyo, useful for families on the east side of the metro. Tuition is mid-market for Tokyo international schools.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Chiba Facility & Materials Fee (K1-K3) | 3 | ¥55,000 |
| Tokyo Facility & Materials Fee (K1-K3) | 3 | ¥85,000 |
| Chiba Kindergarten Tuition (K1) | 3 | ¥230,000 |
| Tokyo Kindergarten Tuition (K1) | 3 | ¥260,000 |
| Chiba Kindergarten Tuition (K3) | 5 | ¥340,000 |
| Tokyo Kindergarten Tuition (K3) | 5 | ¥365,000 |
| Chiba Facility & Materials Fee (G1-G6) | 6 | ¥90,000 |
| Tokyo Facility & Materials Fee (G1-G6) | 6 | ¥95,000 |
| Tokyo Elementary Tuition (G1-G6) | 6 | ¥358,000 |
| Chiba Elementary Tuition (G1-G6) | 6 | ¥358,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ¥20,000 | |
| Registration Fee | ¥250,000 |
Leadership
Kimberly Gatti
As CEO and Founder, I warmly welcome your family to join us in shaping children who will become independent thinkers, compassionate leaders, and confident global citizens. Chuo International School was established as a continuation of the foundation built at Sunshine Kids Academy, integrating Montessori principles with the Cambridge International framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Location
VORT Shintomicho Bldg, 4F, 3-chōme-5-10 Minato, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0043, Japan