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Cambridge School
3 minutes walk from Sakurashinmachi, Setagaya-ku
International Preschool and Developmental Courses

JP / EN

About Cambridge School Tokyo

Introduction

Cambridge School is located in Sakura-Shinmachi, Setagaya-ku, on the third floor on a quiet street. The beauty of our location is that it is light and airy and free from traffic pollution. It is a peaceful place for children to study and enjoy a good learning environment.
Our school provides a number of different programs, from early childhood education programs, special developmental programs for young children, to after school and online programs for elementary and middle school. Some of the courses are also available in Japanese as well as English. In addition, we offer preparation for important school entrance exams, Eiken, Cambridge tests, and IELTS exams.
All our teachers are specialists in their fields, and we incorporate the latest research for pedagogy and brain development. The brain grows rapidly until the age of five but continues to develop the executive functions of mind as education progresses. In order for the brain to develop we use different types of specially designed tasks that stimulate inquiry that help realize the child’s full potential. As teachers we know how important it is to use a variety of resources and methodologies with our learners.

Here at Cambridge, we incorporate those tasks that require children to inquire and explore using all their senses. By approaching tasks through different perspectives, they develop a marvelous tool for clear and rational thinking. The task structure allows learners and teachers to work together to ensure effective learning and feedback in a timely manner. Because of our small class sizes, teachers may interact closely providing the communicative strategies to help develop thinking.
During the activity, the teacher looks for evidence about the learner's performance and then provides feedback so their learners can adjust what happens as they continue to work on the task. By providing a different perspective, this stimulates the child’s mind to look more deeply and delve further into the rationalization provided by the teacher. After the activity is finished, learners reflect on their work which helps develop the confidence necessary for further exploration thereby creating a virtuous learning circle.
As teachers, we know that every learner is different with their own specific learning needs. This is why at Cambridge teachers help learners to personalize learning by encouraging goal-setting, regular self-assessment, and in-class monitoring. This reflective process is called formative assessment and is embedded into the structure of each lesson as learners move through the course. They become skilled at understanding what they're learning, and how they've learnt it. In addition, learners develop lifelong learning skills alongside language skills. Research has shown that learners learn a language better when they can communicate real meaning in real contexts which involves collaborative working in an active social and learner-centered environment. At Cambridge, each unit of the course includes a structured multi-stage project-based task called a mission. The missions are based on real-world context and involve learners working together over several stages, such as making a poster or giving a presentation.

The Cambridge Classroom

The Cambridge classroom is a live and dynamic interactive environment in which children and their teachers are in a partnership that provides an engaging and effective learning environment. Our small group classes mean children get the best out of learning because they are guaranteed attention and personal support from their teacher.

All new language is consolidated throughout, building as the courses progress. All classes develop competencies and wider world knowledge in broad curricular areas such as math, science, language arts, arts, and practical life. Scaffolded tasks are used to support both stronger and weaker learners. Our children develop proficiency in both English and Japanese.

After School Courses

We offer a range of courses for Elementary, Junior High, and High School students. The subjects we cater towards in particular are: English, Japanese, and Mathematics, which in the case of Mathematics can also be studied in both Japanese and English. These courses can be studied both in small group and one on one with the teacher. We provide content consistent with passing entrance exams, Eiken, National, and Cambridge exams, as well as help in subject matter pertinent to the individual student needs. We concentrate on designing a curriculum to suit the needs of the student as well as to help academic performance through the development of good study habits. There is also an emphasis on communication in classes so students can talk about what they learned as well as makes it easier for them to ask questions when they don’t understand.

Courses offered include the following:

  • English Gr.1-6, Junior High, High School (taught with Japanese support)
  • Math Gr.1-6, Junior High, High School (taught in Japanese or English)
  • Japanese Gr.1-6, Junior High, High School

All courses identifies five sets of trans-disciplinary skills:
・Thinking skills  ・Social skills  ・Communication skills ・Self-management skills  ・Research skills



Assessments and Reports


Cambridge School recognizes that teaching and learning and the assessment of that learning, are fundamentally interdependent. Assessment is carried out in order to build up a clear picture of the student and his or her interests and identify what and how the student is thinking and learning. It is also used to assess the effectiveness of the environment on the student’s learning.

As students have different learning styles and perform differently according to the context of learning, at Cambridge, we promote the use of a range of assessment tools and strategies that are designed to give a clear picture of a student’s prior knowledge and progress. Examples of these include anecdotal records, checklists, portfolios and daily and weekly reports. We also provide a report card at the end of the academic year for those students who have attended school for the full academic year.

Take the next step in your child’s education

A school that nurtures inquiry through innovative tasks with a focus on communicating as we learn

We offer a full curriculum of language arts, mathematics, science, perceptual and motor development as well as special developmental courses in both English and Japanese.

Contact Us

Cambridge School

〒154-0015
1-8-8, Sakurashinmachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Either Japanese or English is acceptable
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m