Twinkle Star International School

Established in 2002, the school aims to foster global citizens who can communicate freely in English by providing a stimulating environment where students build trust with teachers and friendships with peers. The educational approach focuses on developing non-cognitive skills, encouraging self-expression, and nurturing individual personalities and abilities through natural, immersive English exposure.

The school offers a range of programmes including a Preschool programme (ages 2-4) and a Kindergarten programme (ages 3-6) that runs five days a week. For older students, it provides an Afternoon Program (ages 2-12), an ICT programme (ages 7-18), and a Kindergarten Graduate Program for bilingual elementary students to further their English proficiency. All lessons are taught by native English-speaking teachers using activity-based learning.

Graduates of the school have gone on to participate in international events, such as the World Scholar’s Cup debate competition as representatives of Japan. The school also tracks student success in the Eiken (Practical English Proficiency Test), which measures listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across seven levels.

The school emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills and individual personality growth. Teachers and staff provide support by praising small accomplishments to build student confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, the school offers an ICT programme that utilizes digital materials to provide individualized, independent learning to help students balance the four English language skills of reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Prospective families are invited to contact the school via the provided telephone number, email address, or LINE account for information regarding enrollment. The school operates a school bus service for students enrolled in the Preschool and Kindergarten programmes, with specific routes covering areas such as Nerima, Ekoda, and Hikarigaoka.

The school operates throughout the year, with specific programmes running Monday through Saturday depending on the course. The academic year includes seasonal events such as summer programmes, and the school is closed on Sundays.

The school building is designed with earthquake and fire-resistant safety features and includes live cameras in all classrooms for real-time parental monitoring. The first floor houses five spacious, colorful classrooms, while the second floor features an art room, a playroom with a high ceiling and a mirrored stage, and a wooden deck terrace. The third floor contains a library for English books, and the school also maintains a private field approximately 10 minutes away by car for seasonal vegetable harvesting.

The school offers various activity clubs designed to discover and nurture students' hidden talents, with lessons conducted in English by professional teachers. Past activities have included swimming lessons, sports days, cooking sessions, music concerts, and visits to local facilities like fire stations and police stations. Seasonal events such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Tanabata are also integrated into the school life.