Elementary School Admission Guide (Application Guidelines)

Application GuidelinesHiroshimaKyotoOsaka
Admissions on a Rolling BasisHiroshimaKyotoOsaka
CapacityEach Grade: 24 students in total “Combined capacity for Class ①and Class②”
Application periodAugust 21, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 – August 30, 2026 (Sun) 17:00
Screening DateSeptember 11, 2026 (Fri) and September 12, 2026 (Sat)
Screening Method①② ①Children who received multiple years of English Education (such as at an international pre-school) and wish to continue receiving education in English.
②Children who haven’t received multiple years of English Education, but wish to receive education in English.
Additionally, for those who enroll in the ② class, we highly recommend taking courses at “AIC Kids,” which is operated by AIC Education Limited. Class placement depends on the student’s level.
Capacity 18 students for 1st Grade (Total for categories ① and ②)
Application periodTo be coordinated as needed (Rolling basis)
Screening DateSeptember 11 (Fri) and September 12 (Sat), 2026 (Specific time designated by the school).
Screening Method ①②① Aptitude test and child interview primarily in English / Parent interview
② Aptitude test and child interview primarily in Japanese / Parent interview
Capacity20 students for 1st Grade
Application periodAugust 17, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 – September 10, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
Screening DateSeptember 18 (Fri) and September 19 (Sat), 2026 (Specific time designated by the school).
Screening MethodAptitude test and child interview primarily in English / Parent interview
CapacityGrade 1 – 6: A few students
Application periodAdjust as needed
Date of Entrance ExaminationAdjust as needed
Selection ProcessEnglish-based attitude test, student interview, and parent interview *At least one parent must attend.
CapacityGrades 1 to 6: A few students per grade
※ Availability varies depending on the grade level.
Application periodAdjust as needed
Date of Entrance ExaminationAdjust as needed
Selection Process

English-based attitude test, student interview, and parent interview

At least one parent must attend.
CapacityGrades 1 to 5: A few students per grade
※ Availability varies depending on the grade level.
Application periodAdjust as needed
Date of Entrance ExaminationAdjust as needed
Selection ProcessEnglish-based attitude test, student interview, and parent interview *At least one parent must attend