UNITED WE STAND
Japan with its culture, convenience, public health system and public safety is often regarded is one of the top places to raise a family, however high costs of living usually stand in the way of that. Particularly, the high costs of education often preclude families from sending their children to international schools. Many foreign families, especially long-term residents, struggle to find a viable school option for their children because the only two options available to them are Japanese schools or mainstream international schools.
Japanese schools, while being very affordable, are not always a viable option for foreign families who prefer to give their children an education that expands beyond the boundaries of Japan. Historically, most international schools available in Japan have largely catered to the expat community supported by companies that offered generous school allowances. However, the notion of a "privileged expat life" as we know it has changed significantly in the past five years. An increasing number of foreign families now pay for their children’s education without the assistance of their employer.
UST strongly believes that access to a good education should be a right, not a privilege. Families in Japan should have viable options of schools and educational systems available to choose from, without having it become a financial burden. This choice becomes especially important for international families that are raising their children in Japan, away from their countries, their extended families and support systems. At UST, we truly understand the challenges of raising a family under these conditions. In fact, we have gone through the very same experiences first hand and that is how the idea of uniting families and educators to build a school that serves this very community was born.
As individuals, we may not be able to do much alone. But if we align forces, find people with similar interests and goals, we can create a community that ensures our children access to great yet affordable education. With this in mind, several international parents and highly experienced, dedicated teachers have joined forces to create a school that is founded on the principles of child-centric experiential education, creativity, social conscience, community, cooperation and commitment to provide affordable educational choices to families in Tokyo. We are committed to helping build a better future for children in Japan and around the world.
Japanese schools, while being very affordable, are not always a viable option for foreign families who prefer to give their children an education that expands beyond the boundaries of Japan. Historically, most international schools available in Japan have largely catered to the expat community supported by companies that offered generous school allowances. However, the notion of a "privileged expat life" as we know it has changed significantly in the past five years. An increasing number of foreign families now pay for their children’s education without the assistance of their employer.
UST strongly believes that access to a good education should be a right, not a privilege. Families in Japan should have viable options of schools and educational systems available to choose from, without having it become a financial burden. This choice becomes especially important for international families that are raising their children in Japan, away from their countries, their extended families and support systems. At UST, we truly understand the challenges of raising a family under these conditions. In fact, we have gone through the very same experiences first hand and that is how the idea of uniting families and educators to build a school that serves this very community was born.
As individuals, we may not be able to do much alone. But if we align forces, find people with similar interests and goals, we can create a community that ensures our children access to great yet affordable education. With this in mind, several international parents and highly experienced, dedicated teachers have joined forces to create a school that is founded on the principles of child-centric experiential education, creativity, social conscience, community, cooperation and commitment to provide affordable educational choices to families in Tokyo. We are committed to helping build a better future for children in Japan and around the world.
