United  School of Tokyo:  international  School with  a  Conscience　

United School of Tokyo is a unique international school founded in 2014 by parents and teachers.  At UST, families and educators have come together to provide affordable, quality educational choices for families in Tokyo.  We are here to help build a better future for children living in Japan and across the globe.

UST is a multinational & multicultural school that serves children between the ages of 3YO and 14YO at three divisions of the school, Kindergarten (K1-K3), Elementary (G1-G5), and Middle School (G6-G8).

We commit ourselves to creating a happy, family-like environment that aims at academic excellence fostered by warmth, acceptance, respect, flexibility, and creativity. 

WHY CHOOSE UST
  • School established by educators and parents devoted to providing the best educational choices to our students
  • Diverse and inclusive: a truly international school with a vibrant student body representing 40+ nationalities, fostering cultural diversity and a global perspective
  • ​Strong caring community. We are not just a school - we are a family!
  • Academically rigorous school with a child-centric approach to education built upon the principles of experiential learning and creativity
  • Holistic inquiry-based curriculum designed to better serve the academic and social-emotional needs of students
  • Focus on hands-on learning and experiential education, including monthly  events, field trips, and outdoor education
  • Values-based education that includes weekly Guidance classes and promotes community service and charitability
  • Small classes allow for individualized attention
  • Ability-based Japanese classes taught daily
  • Learning support and ESL services
  • A diverse physical education program that includes swimming classes
  • Rich after-school program; daily extended care service till 5PM available for all ages
  • Located in Shibuya with access to great facilities
  • Organic lunch service
  • Bus service