Global Wisdom International School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge Primary Curriculum / Montessori Curriculum school in Tokyo, Japan. Annual tuition ranges from $4,255 to $4,563 USD.
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Global Wisdom International School (GWIS) is an international day school in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward operating two campuses: the Funabori Campus for early years using a Montessori-based curriculum, and the Kasai Campus offering Cambridge Primary education for Grades 1–5 with plans to extend to Grade 8 by 2027. The school serves children aged 3–9 and emphasises enquiry-based learning within a culturally diverse, home-like environment aimed at nurturing global citizens. GWIS students are eligible for Japanese government childcare subsidies under the Free Education policy.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Funabori) | JPY 798,000~$ 5,302 |
| Primary Grade 1-5 (Kasai) | JPY 620,000~$ 4,120 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥635,000 - 681,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Primary: (1) Email [email protected] or call 080-7837-3230/050-5539-3339 or fill Online Contact Form to arrange a visit. (2) Visit school, review curriculum, complete Primary Admission Form. (3) Pay admission fee and sign contract. (4) Pay tuition per invoice and collect books and uniform. (5) School joining. Kindergarten: (1) Contact school for appointment or free trial. (2) Visit school, review curriculum, complete Kindergarten Admission Form. (3) Medical check-up at Sato Clinic (Edogawa, Funabori). (4) Pay admission fee and sign contract. (5) Pay tuition per invoice and collect uniform. (6) School joining. (7) Apply for government childcare subsidy if eligible.
School Day
Kindergarten regular instruction runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Primary runs 9:00 AM–2:30 PM. After-school program available at Funabori Campus from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, five days per week, with tiered end-time options.
Student Life
Uniforms are provided at admission; two polo shirts are presented to new students.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The school complies with Tokyo Metropolitan Government rules and regulations on childcare safety, hygiene, development, and overall wellbeing.
Safeguarding is supported by compliance with local regulations on childcare safety and by medical check-ups arranged through a designated partner clinic (Sato Clinic, Edogawa).