Admission Information

Here we introduce the admission procedures for both our ELC and Primary School.

ELC

ELC Admission Information

2027 School Year New Enrollment
Application Period October 1 (Thu) – October 31 (Sat), 2026
PreS (Age 3)

A Group Observation and Parents Interview will be held on the morning of Saturday, November 21.

PreK (Age 4) / Kinder (Age 5)

After we receive your application, we will contact you individually to arrange an In-Class Observation and Parents Interview on a weekday morning in November.

※Applications submitted on or after November 1 will be accepted only if spaces are available.

2026 School Year Mid-Year Enrollment

Applications for mid-year enrollment are accepted throughout the year.

After we receive your application, we will contact you individually to arrange an In-Class Observation and Parents Interview.

Age 3 / PreS

A full-day In-Class Observation will be conducted.

PreK (Age 4) / Kinder (Age 5)

A full-day In-Class Observation will be conducted.

Please allow approximately two months from application to enrollment.

※The process may take longer than two months if it includes a long school holiday.

  • 1School Visit & Admission Information
    Please attend an Open School event or review our admission information and school brochure.
  • 2Payment of Application Fee
    Please transfer the application fee to the bank account below.

    【Bank Details】
    Bank Name: The 77 Bank, Ltd. (0125)
    Branch: Takamori Branch (298)
    Account type and Number: Ordinary Account 5011926
    Account Holder's Name: Horizon Gakuen

  • 3Online Application
    Please complete the application using the online form below.

    Documents to Prepare in Advance
    • ① Proof of application fee payment
    • ② A passport-style photo of your child
    • ③ A copy of an official ID issued by a public authority (e.g. My Number Card or passport)
      ※If submitting a My Number Card, please ensure that the ID number is completely covered. (We use it only to confirm name and date of birth.)
    • ④ (Optional) A copy of a report or evaluation issued by your child’s current nursery, kindergarten, or school
  • 4Student Observation & Parent Interview
    A student observation and parent interview will be conducted.
    Please refer to the admission information above for the schedule and duration.

    Details will be provided by our admissions team by email after reviewing your application.
  • 5Notification of Results (by Mail)
    The admission result will be sent by post approximately 10 days after the observation and interview.
  • 6Payment of Enrollment Fee
    Your child’s place will be secured upon payment of the enrollment fee.
    ※For mid-year enrollment, tuition fees will also be required at this time.
  • 7Submission of Enrollment Documents
    The process from application to enrollment typically takes approximately two months.
    ※The process may take longer than two months if it includes a long school holiday.
  • 8Preparation for Enrollment
    ① Application for the Early Childhood Education & Care Subsidy Program
    If you wish to use Japan’s Early Childhood Education & Care Subsidy Program, please complete the required “Facility Use Certification” application at your local municipality before enrollment.
    ※Retroactive certification is not available.

    ② Health Check
    A health check certificate using the school’s designated form must be submitted upon enrollment.
    Please visit a pediatric clinic of your choice for the examination.

    ③ Purchase of Uniforms & School Supplies
    Information on purchasing uniforms and school supplies will be provided after admission is confirmed.
  • 9Enrollment
    The entire process from application to enrollment typically takes about two months.
    ※If you are on a tight schedule, please feel free to contact us for consultation.

Primary School

  • 1School Visit & Admission Information
    Please attend a School Information Session or Trial Enrollment Day, or review our admission information and school brochure.

    Updated: May 19, 2026
  • 2Payment of Application Fee
    Please transfer the application fee to the bank account below.

    【Bank Details】
    Bank Name: The 77 Bank, Ltd. (0125)
    Branch: Takamori Branch (298)
    Account type and Number: Ordinary Account 9080473
    Account Holder's Name: Horizon Gakuen

  • 3Online Application
    Please submit your application using the online form below.

    Documents to Prepare in Advance
    • ① Proof of application fee payment
    • ② A passport-style photo of your child
    • ③ A copy of an official ID issued by a public authority (e.g. My Number Card or passport)
      ※If submitting a My Number Card, please ensure that the ID number is completely covered. (It is used only to confirm the student’s name and date of birth.)
    • ④ (Optional) A copy of academic records or reports issued by your child’s current nursery, kindergarten, or school
  • 4Entrance Examination & Parent Interview
    For Grade 1 Applicants (First & Second Application Periods)
    Entrance examinations and parent interviews will take place on the dates outlined in the enrollment schedule for new Grade 1 applicants.

    For Mid-Year Transfers or Applications During Additional Enrollment Periods
    After reviewing the application, our admissions team will contact you by email to schedule the entrance examination and parent interview.
  • 5Notification of Results (by Mail)
    For first and second application periods, results will be mailed on the official announcement date.
    For mid-year transfers, results will be sent by post approximately 10 days after the examination and interview.
  • 6Payment of Enrollment Fee
    A place at the school will be secured upon payment of the enrollment fee.
    ※For mid-year enrollment, tuition fees will also be required at this time.
  • 7Submission of Enrollment Documents
    Please submit all required enrollment documents provided by the school.
    Details regarding submission methods and deadlines will be shared separately.
  • 8Preparation for Enrollment
    Purchase of Uniforms & School Supplies
    Information on purchasing uniforms and school supplies will be provided after admission is confirmed.
  • 9Enrollment
    The process from application to enrollment typically takes about two months.
    ※If you are on a tight schedule, please feel free to contact us for consultation.

Transfer Admissions

We accept transfer students throughout the year.
Applicants are required to demonstrate academic ability and English/Japanese proficiency appropriate for the grade level at the time of admission.
Please feel free to contact us for details regarding grade availability, entrance examinations, and parent interviews.