Elementary School Admission Guide (Application Guidelines)

Application GuidelinesHiroshimaKyotoOsaka
Admissions on a Rolling BasisHiroshimaKyotoOsaka
CapacityGrade 1: ① and ② Classes : Based on availability
Application periodOctober 30, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 – November 15, 2026 (Sun) 17:00
Screening DateNovember 28, 2026 (Sat)
Screening Method①② Class ① This class is designed for students who have received several years of English-medium education, such as at an international preschool, and who wish to continue their education primarily in English.
Class ② This class is intended for students who have not yet had extensive English-language education but wish to begin studying in an English-focused learning environment. Students admitted to Class ② are strongly encouraged to enroll in either KidsDuo Hiroshima Ekimae or AIC Kids, an English language program operated by AIC Education Co., Ltd. Placement within AIC Kids will depend on the student’s English proficiency level. • For details regarding schedules and tuition, please contact: 082-263-4503 for
KidsDuo Hiroshima Ekima / 0120-21-4119 for AIC Kids.
Capacity1st Grade (Total for ① and ②): A few
Application periodOct. 23, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 – Nov. 2, 2026 (Mon) 17:00 JST
Screening DateNovember 14 (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