Horizon Academy Sendai Campus is a IBPYP school in Sendai, Japan. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $6,767 to $7,605 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No formal scholarship fund. Financial support is provided through enrollment fee discounts (sibling discount: JPY 100,000 for second and subsequent children), full enrollment fee waiver for ELC graduates advancing to Primary, 20% tuition reduction for multiple siblings simultaneously enrolled in Primary, and guidance on government childcare subsidies (up to JPY 37,000/month reduction where eligible).
Key facts
About
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus is a co-educational day school located in Izumi-ku, Sendai, Japan, serving students aged 3 to 11. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) with instruction in both English and Japanese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB PYP curriculum delivered bilingually in English and Japanese for young learners in Sendai.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary School (G1-G6) | JPY 954,000~$ 6,339 |
| ELC (Early Learning Centre) | JPY 918,000~$ 6,100 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,010,000 - 1,135,000. Application fee: $67.
Admissions Process
- 1Separate ELC and Primary School pathways. Transfer admissions accepted year-round. Application fee of JPY 10,000 (non-refundable) paid at application. Enrollment fee of JPY 200,000 (standard); waived for ELC graduates advancing to Primary. Sibling discount reduces enrollment fee to JPY 100,000 for second and subsequent children. Applications submitted via the school's online admissions portal; bank transfer accepted for fee payments to The 77 Bank, Takamori Branch.
Admissions Details
No published waitlist or enrollment pool system. Transfer admissions are accepted year-round, indicating ongoing enrollment options.
School Day
ELC: arrival 8:15–8:45, dismissal around 15:00, PM bus at 15:40, Daycare 15:00–18:00, extended daycare until 18:30. Primary: school day 8:15–15:30, PM bus at 15:40, Daycare 15:40–18:00, extended daycare until 18:30.
Student Life
Uniforms consist of a polo-shirt, knee pants (boys), culottes (girls), and a vest. Long pants, a sweater, and a long-sleeve jersey are also part of the uniform. ELC uniform (T-shirt, half-pants) from JPY 6,105; Primary boys from JPY 15,730, girls from JPY 19,580.
School lunch is provided through Shokuiku Food Systems Tohoku; families may also bring their own lunch. Lunch costs are 340 JPY per order for ELC and 420–440 JPY per order for primary grades, with monthly menus circulated. Milk is available at 78 JPY per order.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counseling services are available with the school counselor by appointment for both students and parents. The IB PYP framework emphasizes personal development and well-being. The bilingual intercultural environment supports social belonging and reduces social isolation for language learners.
No specific safeguarding or child-protection policy is publicly disclosed. A privacy policy is available. IB PYP status suggests alignment with international safeguarding norms, though explicit safeguarding procedures are not published.
Student Demographics
School Background
private