Supporting your child’s educational journey can be daunting and finding the ‘right’ school can be a time-consuming and sometimes confusing process, especially when it is in a new country or city. Education is constantly changing, and this coupled with the variety of curriculum frameworks available can mean that finding the best school for your child can be challenging even for the most organised of families. There are multiple steps in the admissions process, and ensuring the successful completion of applications and interviews, takes time and careful preparation.
ISA-TOKYO CAN HELP
Here at ISA-Tokyo, we will support your school journey. We are educationally experienced, know the admissions process worldwide, can explain the different educational systems, and can share what schools are looking for. We will show you how to navigate the process, listen to your needs and goals, work with you to create a short list of schools, as well as assist in the completion of applications, the collation of documents and conduct interview practice if needed. You can choose as much or as little support as you need.
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“It was our first time applying to an international school, and we had no knowledge or resources, so we reached out in desperation. Despite our request for support on such short notice, the ISA-Tokyo team accepted it and responded promptly and with clear guidance. Thanks to your help, what once felt like an impossible challenge turned into a successful result—we received an acceptance offer. We will definitely reach out again when it’s time for our younger child. Thank you so much for everything.“
American School in Japan (Tokyo)
“I am very fortunate to have gotten to know your company. The people at ISA-Tokyo are very kind and professional. They offered us lots of valuable advice in terms of school selection and they gave us professional guidance and help. Finally, our child passed the school exam and interview very smoothly and got an offer from the international school we wanted. Our family was very happy and relieved. We are very grateful for your company’s assistance. We believe that parents who wish to choose a school can work with ISA-Tokyo with confidence.”
Malvern College (Tokyo)
“My daughter has been attending a private integrated junior high and high school in Japan, but due to my husband’s job transfer, she had to apply for an international school overseas for the first time. We were having a hard time gathering information on schools for our daughter, in addition to preparing for our first time living abroad, when we learned about International School Advisory Tokyo and decided to contact them. The person in charge was very kind and listened to us and answered even the smallest questions immediately. It was really reassuring to have someone to lean on.
We received advice on the content of our application forms, online interview preparation as well as English correction. Thanks to the care and attention we received from the beginning to the end, we were able to get into one of the best schools in NY and have time to calmly deal with the other procedures beside school after that. Thank you very much!”
The British International School of New York (New York City)
“We are extremely grateful that we had access to Kirsteen’s expertise, as we were clueless about applying for international schools in Japan from overseas. From the beginning to the end (and still ongoing, as she really cares about how things are going even after the kids get accepted!), Kirsteen worked around the clock to guide us through this stressful process of understanding each school, how the system works, and patiently answered all of our silly questions without any judgement. Now our two girls (K and 2nd Grade) are happily going to one of the best international schools in Tokyo, and we can’t be any happier. Stating the obvious, but we could never have done this on our own. It’s truly a “pinch me” moment to see the girls go to our dream international school in Tokyo. If you are considering applying for international schools for your children, Kirsteen is the person to go to. You will never regret it!! Good luck 🙂“
Nishimachi International School (Tokyo)
“We had a total of 2 teaching sessions, one in-person for exam preparation and one online for interview preparation.
Thank you so much for being available despite our request just before the test.
The administration and faculty were always in good communication with us, answering our questions and doubts in detail. They were sincere with us during the sessions and adapted their approach to our child’s needs.
Considering the concentration ability of a 7-year-old child, they tried various methods to focus on the key points of each topic and motivate him to learn. It was also encouraging to get advice about essays.
In preparing for the interview, they also taught us many actual questions that might be asked, so both parents and child were able to go to the interview with confidence.”
St. Mary’s International School (Tokyo)
Why use our services?
Time
We know that researching and applying for schools/universities takes time. We can give you back that time.
Direction
International school curricula and structures are varied but we have the expertise to point you in the right direction.
Ease
The process of school/university application and admission can be stressful. Let us ease your mind and do the hard work for you.
Ready to get started?
Contact us and we’ll take care of the rest.
