Brighton Nursery School

International School in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Brighton Nursery School is an international nursery school in Tokyo, with campuses in Setagaya and Shinjuku, including locations in Akabedak, Sangenjaya, and Shinjuku-Gyoen. It serves children from 0 to 6 years old. The school says its aim is to provide the highest level of care in a happy, safe, and secure environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Its educators are described as passionate, qualified, and experienced, with a focus on early childhood education.

The curriculum is built around early childhood development and supports cognitive, language, physical, socio-emotional, creative, and self-help skills. The school states that its teaching strategies, daily routine, classroom arrangement, and curriculum are carefully designed to support each child’s learning interests and developmental needs. Children are observed and documented individually so staff can monitor development and plan support. The school also notes that it works in Japanese and English, and that it places a strong focus on early literacy and intellectual curiosity to help children build a foundation for future learning.

Daily life appears to be shaped by routine, observation, and active play. For infants, the school describes warm care, feeding and sleeping routines, sensory experiences, music and movement, and outdoor time when weather allows. In the infant program, children go outdoors to the park twice a day, visiting four parks on rotation to observe nature, get fresh air, and exercise. The school also mentions art and craft, dramatic play, exploring materials with diverse themes, and learning games. Family communication is an important part of school life, with daily journals, portfolios, monthly newsletters, and parent teacher conferences twice a year. Parents are seen as partners, and their ideas are valued.

What makes Brighton Nursery School distinctive is its combination of individual attention, a child-centered approach, and a multilingual environment. The school says it has educators from different countries who are well versed in a variety of early childhood educational approaches. It also emphasizes sharing observations with parents and adjusting experiences to each child’s stage of development. This may be a good fit for families looking for early years care and education in Tokyo for children from infancy through age six, especially those who value close communication, developmental observation, and an environment where both Japanese and English are part of daily life.

Frequently asked questions about Brighton Nursery School

Where is Brighton Nursery School located?

Brighton Nursery School is located at Campus1: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-41-6 シャルマンステラ1F, Campus2: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-42-20 ビルトイン丸電, Campus3: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-40-7, Sangenjaya: 東京都世田谷区若林2-17-7 光ビル1F, Shinjyuku-Gyoen: 東京都新宿区新宿1-19-8 サンモール第7ビル2F, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. You can view the exact position on the map on this page and open it in your preferred maps app for directions.

What type of school is Brighton Nursery School?

Brighton Nursery School is listed in the IPC Education directory as a international school serving families in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, with a curriculum described as cognitive development, language skills, physical development, socio-emotional skills, creative development, self-help skills.

What ages does Brighton Nursery School accept?

This listing shows ages 0–6. Entry points and class groupings can change from year to year, so confirm current intake ages with the school before applying.

What curriculum and languages are used?

Curriculum information on record: cognitive development, language skills, physical development, socio-emotional skills, creative development, self-help skills. Languages of instruction listed: Japanese, English.

What are the opening hours at Brighton Nursery School?

Opening hours are not published on this listing yet. Ask the school for its daily timetable, including drop off and pick up times and whether extended or holiday care is available.

How many children can Brighton Nursery School enrol?

Capacity is not recorded on this listing. Ask the school how many children it enrols in total and how many places are open in your child's age group.

How do I apply or arrange a visit to Brighton Nursery School?

Start by using the Request Information button on this page or by contacting the school directly. Most schools ask for a visit first, then an application form, a copy of the child's birth record and immunisation record, and a registration fee. Confirm the exact steps and deadlines with the school, as requirements differ across Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.

What should parents ask when visiting Brighton Nursery School?

Ask to see the rooms your child would actually use, the daily routine, the adult to child ratio in that group, staff qualifications and turnover, how the school records progress and communicates with parents, safeguarding and collection procedures, food and nap arrangements, and the full fee schedule including extras.

Is Brighton Nursery School an IPC Verified school?

Brighton Nursery School is not currently listed as an IPC Verified school and is not authorised to display the IPC Verified badge.

What does IPC verification mean for parents?

IPC verification confirms that a school's listed details, curriculum use and IPC membership have been checked by IPC Education. A suspended or missing badge does not judge the quality of a school, it simply means IPC cannot currently confirm its status. Always visit in person and ask for local licensing documents.

How do I contact Brighton Nursery School?

Website: brighton-nursery-school.com · Address: Campus1: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-41-6 シャルマンステラ1F, Campus2: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-42-20 ビルトイン丸電, Campus3: 東京都世田谷区赤堤4-40-7, Sangenjaya: 東京都世田谷区若林2-17-7 光ビル1F, Shinjyuku-Gyoen: 東京都新宿区新宿1-19-8 サンモール第7ビル2F, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Does Brighton Nursery School publish fees?

The published price band for this listing is 130,000 JPY - 100,000 JPY per month depending on enrollment type. Fees vary by age group, term and optional services, so request a current fee schedule from the school.

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