Tokyo Gakugei University Oizumi Elementary School

The school is committed to the philosophy of 'nurturing children through school events' and fostering vertical connections between students of different ages. It emphasizes experiential learning, where students engage with real-world objects and activities to deepen their understanding. The school's educational goal is to cultivate students who can think independently, collaborate with others, and contribute to a global society.

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates standard subject learning with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) inquiry-based framework. It features an international class ('Yuri-gumi') for students with overseas living experience in grades 3 through 6. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, English activities, and emotional learning (morality), supported by its status as a research and development school.

The school aims to nurture healthy, cooperative children who can think for themselves and work tenaciously. As an IB World School (PYP certified), it focuses on developing inquiry skills and international understanding. Graduates are expected to be globally-minded individuals capable of playing an active role in society, supported by the school's long-standing tradition of international education and practical research.

The school employs a dedicated support staff, including a school counselor and a librarian, to assist with student development. It maintains a comprehensive bullying prevention policy and a human rights education plan to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, the school serves as a site for teacher training, linking university-level educational theory with practical classroom instruction.

The school conducts an annual selection process for new first-grade students, which includes a lottery-based first stage and a comprehensive assessment in the second stage. It also periodically conducts transfer surveys and recruitment for students with overseas living experience, including those for the international class (Yuri-gumi) from grades 3 to 6. Prospective families are invited to attend school briefings to learn about the application procedures and school life.

The academic year is structured around traditional school events that foster student growth and community. Key events include the 'Warakukai' (welcome ceremony for new students), grade-specific field trips (such as mountain climbing for 3rd graders), multi-day mobile classrooms for grades 4-6, and the 'Tomiu-Rinkai' (long-distance swimming) for grades 5 and 6. The year culminates in the 'Kikumatsuri' (Chrysanthemum Festival) in November, an 'Owakare' (farewell) music concert in February, and the graduation ceremony in March.

The campus features specialized learning spaces and traditional facilities, including a dedicated 'Tomiu-ryo' dormitory used for mobile classroom experiences. The school grounds are known as 'Kiku-no-sono' (Chrysanthemum Garden), reflecting the school's tradition of students growing chrysanthemums. The facilities are designed to support both standard subject learning and the school's inquiry-based curriculum.

Students participate in 'Seikatsudan' (life groups), which are vertical, multi-grade groups of approximately 30 students ranging from 1st to 6th grade. These groups function as a 'second class' where older students mentor younger ones in daily activities like cleaning, vegetable gardening, and chrysanthemum cultivation. Additionally, the school offers various committee and club activities, as well as student-led interest groups known as 'Kodomo no Dokokai'.