How Long Will Your Family Stay in Tokyo? Admissions Support for International School Families in Tokyo.

If you are applying to an international school in Tokyo, you will often be asked by the admissions team:

How long does your family plan to stay in Tokyo?

Schools understand that international families come and go.

For example, if your family is moving from Germany to Japan because of a company transfer, the school understands that you may only be in Japan for a few years.

For local families, however, schools generally expect that you will stay with the school for as long as possible, potentially through high school.

So what is the right answer?

The answer is to be honest about your plans and explain why you have chosen the school. If you genuinely see it as a long-term fit for your family, say so.

Choosing an international school is a long-term educational decision. Before applying, parents need to think beyond getting their child accepted and consider whether the school is actually the right environment for their child.

We work with families on the school readiness side of the admissions process, helping children develop the academic, language, and learning skills they need to be ready for the classroom.

I understand the international school admissions process and the demands schools place on children once they are enrolled. However, when families need more specialized admissions guidance, I can also refer them to an experienced admissions professional who can help with that part of the process. Kinota Braithwaite - Learning & Assessment Specialist

More Than Just Tutoring Tokyo

kinota@morethanjusttutoringtokyo.com