Horizon Japan International School Sendai – Early Learning Centre (ELC) is located in a peaceful residential area of Sendai City, surrounded by nature where children aged 3 to 5 can learn, grow, and thrive in a warm and supportive environment. Our experienced teachers and staff come from diverse international backgrounds, creating a truly global learning atmosphere.
The academic year runs from April to March, in line with the Japanese kindergarten calendar.
While many of our students come from Japanese families, their English backgrounds vary widely. Some children have prior exposure to English, while others begin with no English experience at all. Through full English immersion, children naturally and confidently develop their language skills as they enjoy daily school life with English-speaking teachers and staff.
In addition to language development, students build essential life-long skills through inquiry-based learning and hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking.
Our curriculum covers key academic areas such as Math, Science, and Language, while also supporting physical development through our Perceptual Motor Skills Program, which helps children strengthen fine motor skills and body coordination.
If you are looking for information about Horizon Japan International School Sendai Aoba, located in central Sendai, please visit their page to learn more.
We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience our learning environment firsthand.
Feel free to book a school tour—we would love to meet you and your family.
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Surrounded by Nature
Our school is nestled in a beautiful natural setting where children experience the changing seasons firsthand. In summer, they chase butterflies and listen to birds and insects singing. In winter, they run and play in the snow, their cheeks glowing rosy red.
Each day is filled with joyful discoveries through play, encouraging children to explore, imagine, and learn alongside their friends. -
International Teaching Staff
Our diverse team of teachers represents a wide range of countries, languages, and cultures. Through daily interactions with international educators, children are exposed to new perspectives and experiences that broaden their worldviews. At the same time, this global environment helps children develop a deeper appreciation for their own culture and identity.
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Developing English Through Immersion
At our school, English is not a subject to be studied—it is the language children use to learn, communicate, and connect every day. Through full English immersion, children acquire English naturally and meaningfully, starting with essential words and gradually progressing to phrases and complete sentences through trial and exploration.
English becomes more than something they learn; it becomes a language they truly own. -
Learning Actively, Playing Joyfully
Our curriculum explores a wide variety of themes designed to spark curiosity and reflect children’s interests. Learning is rooted in hands-on experiences and purposeful play, making every day engaging, exciting, and full of pleasant surprises.
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Well-Balanced Growth and Development
Early childhood is a crucial stage for holistic development. Our program supports balanced growth across key areas, including communication and language, problem-solving and mathematics, understanding the world, personal and social development, creativity, and physical development.
We place great importance on nurturing children’s sensitivity, emotional well-being, and relationships with others—foundations that support lifelong learning and growth.
Japanese Language Support
Japanese language support is available whenever needed to ensure clear and comfortable communication between home and school, including emails, meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
Outline
| School Name | Horizon Japan International School Sendai |
| Facility Type | Unlicensed Daycare Facility (Service Details (displayed based on the article 59-2-2)) *Supervised by Sendai City |
| Subsidy Systems for Parents |
1. Government Subsisdy (Up to 37,000yen/month) In order to be eligible for this exemption, you must apply at your local municipal office and your "Need for childcare" must be approved. In this case, proof of employment or other requirements must be met. 2. New Benefit System: Up to 20,000yen/month This is for familiyes who are not eligible for the government subsidy stated above. Families who are living in Sendai-shi can use this subsidy system. |
| Ages | Age 3-6 (Preschool to Kindergarten) |
| Classes | Preschool, Pre K, Kindergarten |
| Capacity | 24 students/class |
| Academic Year | April - March |
| Term | 3 terms a year (Term 1: April-July, Term 2: August - December, Term 3: January - March) |
| School Bus | Optional |
| School Lunch | Order lunch or bring lunch from home |
| Daycare | Optional |
| Uniform | Horizon Red T-Shirt, Half-pants, Inner Shoes |
| Other School Items | Inner Shoes, Red/White Cap |