MEES International School

Locations:

  • Hakusan Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo): Nursery to Elementary Grade 6
  • Sendagi Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo): Nursery to last year of Preschool
  • MEES The Forest (Chiba, Japan): Preschool to Elementary Grade 6

About Us

MEES International School is a boutique school in Tokyo offering a child-centered, project-based approach to education. Our learning environment blends the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and forest education, giving children the space to explore, create and thrive.

Programs

  • Preschool (Nursery to Kindergarten): Play-based early learning inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia.
  • Elementary School (Grades 1–6): Inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum integrating STEM, literacy, arts and forest learning.
  • Afternoon Program: Immersive clubs in English, STEM, coding, cooking, judo and MakerSpace activities.
  • Seasonal Programs: Engaging summer and holiday projects with hands-on learning and outdoor exploration.

All of our programs connect under the umbrella of project-based learning, where children explore real-world questions, collaborate across age groups and apply creativity, problem-solving and communication skills in meaningful contexts.

Educational Approach

  • Project-Based Learning (PBL): Students learn through meaningful, hands-on projects that connect directly to real life.
  • Montessori Principles: Encouraging independence, self-motivation and discovery.
  • Reggio Emilia Influence: Learning spaces designed for creativity, expression and collaboration.
  • Forest Education: Regular outdoor experiences in our private forest build resilience, ecological awareness and teamwork.

Our Vision

At MEES, we believe every child is a natural explorer, guided by curiosity and wonder. Whether designing a science experiment in the classroom or building a treehouse in the forest, children learn to collaborate, solve problems and connect their ideas to the world. By weaving purposeful projects with nature-based experiences, we prepare students to grow as confident, empathetic learners ready to thrive in a rapidly changing future.

Community

  • A close-knit school where every child is known by name.
  • Strong connections between teachers, students and families.
  • A supportive environment where learning is joyful and personal.

Why MEES?

  • A small, intimate alternative to large international schools.
  • Purpose-driven, child-centered education rooted in Tokyo’s local and global context.
  • Learning that blends classroom and nature, giving children real-life experiences alongside academic skills..

Address: 5-5-8 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0001
Email: mail@mees.jp
Website: https://mees.jp/ 
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