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Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Shinjo

Japan, Kawasaki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 6 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Japanese
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years
Introduction

Laurus International School of Science – Musashi-Shinjo is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located at 4-24-18 Suenaga, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. It serves children from about 10 months to 6 years and blends a bespoke Laurus Curriculum with Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting, while the Laurus Curriculum supports inquiry-based STEM learning to establish a solid early foundation. The Musashi-Shinjo campus opened in 2017, with Cambridge Assessment International Education membership in 2019 and CIS membership in 2024; Upper Secondary under Cambridge opened in 2025. Facilities include a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location and a school bus service. The school is Kawasaki-certified and eligible for national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program and subsidies, and has passed regular audits with no issues. Afterschool programs, Seasonal STEM Camps, and arts/ESL/Science activities welcome Laurus and non-Laurus students.

4-24-18, Suenaga, Primo Ichibankan 1F, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013

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The Essentials

Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Shinjo has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in a calm residential area along the Nambu Line in Musashi-Shinjo. Address: 4-24-18, Suenaga, Primo Ichibankan 1F, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. A 3-minute walk from Musashi-Shinjo Station (JR Nambu Line). Families around Futako-Tamagawa, Takatsu and Mizonoguchi can use the school bus service. The site features a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location.

Stages
Preschool & Kindergarten

Type
International STEM preschool & kindergarten

Country affiliation
Japan

School day structure
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–18:00 (public holidays may affect these hours). Enrolment options: 5-hour option (9:00–14:00); Full day (8:30–18:00).

Bus service
A school bus service is available, subject to age and height restrictions.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application & Assessment Fees

- Preschool (trial lesson fee): JPY 2,200.
- Kindergarten (admissions examination fee): JPY 10,000.

Tuition fees (charged monthly) — Preschool & Kindergarten

- Tuition is charged on a monthly basis. The term “Days” refers to the fixed number of days per week enrolled. Two daily schedule options are available: 5-Hour option (09:00–14:00) and Full-Day option (08:30–18:00).

Kindergarten (age 3–6; students attend 5 days per week):
- 5 days a week, 5‑Hour option: JPY 97,000 per month.
- 5 days a week, Full‑Day option: JPY 135,000 per month.

Preschool (age 1.5–3; students may attend 1–5 days per week):
- 1 day a week: JPY 32,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 45,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 2 days a week: JPY 50,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 79,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 3 days a week: JPY 67,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 99,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 4 days a week: JPY 84,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 120,000 per month (Full‑Day).
- 5 days a week: JPY 97,000 per month (5‑Hour) / JPY 135,000 per month (Full‑Day).

Annual equivalent (monthly × 12) — for budgeting reference

- Kindergarten (5‑Hour): JPY 1,164,000 per year (JPY 97,000 × 12).
- Kindergarten (Full‑Day): JPY 1,620,000 per year (JPY 135,000 × 12).
- Preschool examples (annual equivalents):
- 1 day (5‑Hour): JPY 384,000; 1 day (Full‑Day): JPY 540,000.
- 2 days (5‑Hour): JPY 600,000; 2 days (Full‑Day): JPY 948,000.
- 3 days (5‑Hour): JPY 804,000; 3 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,188,000.
- 4 days (5‑Hour): JPY 1,008,000; 4 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,440,000.
- 5 days (5‑Hour): JPY 1,164,000; 5 days (Full‑Day): JPY 1,620,000.

Other one‑off and recurring fees

- Entrance fee (one‑off, payable upon enrolment): JPY 110,000.
- Educational Service Charge (annual): JPY 85,000.
- Maintenance Fee / Facilities charge (annual): JPY 50,000.
- Additional costs charged separately (amounts vary and are additional to tuition): materials and print texts, school uniform, optional school bus, optional lunch, and other incidental items.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced on a monthly basis. Payment may be made either as an Annual Payment (full year payment; due in full on March 27) or by Installment Payments (three scheduled payments during the school year).
- Extended childcare / late‑pick‑up fees apply for time beyond the scheduled dismissal; rates are charged per 30‑minute block and extended fees are collected by automatic bank withdrawal.
- If tuition payment is delayed for more than three months, the school may require withdrawal of the student; unpaid fees must be settled before resuming attendance.
- Withdrawal requirement: a written notice of withdrawal must be submitted two months before the intended departure date; the withdrawal date is set to the end of a calendar month. There are no refunds of tuition or other fees in the case of withdrawal.

Refund policy

- There are no refunds for tuition, the annual membership/educational service charge, the entrance fee, or other fees in the event of disaster, unforeseeable circumstances, parental circumstances, or other situations outside the school's control.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. The Musashi‑Shinjo campus operates as a day preschool and kindergarten with standard day‑time hours and does not provide boarding accommodation.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer / bank remittance is used for fee payments; transfer fees are to be borne by the payer. The school operates direct bank transfer instructions and uses automatic bank withdrawals for certain fees (for example, extended childcare fees). Parents are asked to follow the school's bank transfer instructions when making payments.
- Credit card payment is not specified in the published fee and payment information for this campus.

Notes on how tuition is applied across terms

- Monthly tuition amounts shown above are the base month‑by‑month charges. For payment administration, families may pay annually (single payment due March 27) or in three installments across the school year; the monthly charge basis remains the listed monthly rates.
Academics

Laurus International School of Science - Musashi-Shinjo teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 0 to 6.

Curriculum
Laurus Curriculum builds a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting.
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