Admissions
For many families, joining a preschool or kindergarten is one of the first milestones in their child's
life. It will be a first for many parents too.
Like many aspects of international schools in Japan, the
admissions process is likely unique to each school.
Outline a clear path for parents to follow and provide links to online forms or downloadable pdfs for any required paperwork.
Break down the admissions process into simple steps and create a simple outline.
Then, use the rest of the page to add details of your process.
Explain why you require specific information collected in your application and how you will use
it.
Also, include how (physical copies, disks, etc.) you store the data, how long you will store the
data, and who will have access to which data.
Be transparent with prospective families about your enrollment criteria, procedures and payment
deadlines, and details about waiting lists for students you do not admit.
Eligibility
The details you present on this page should reflect your school policy and should change anytime you make a
change in school policy.
Tuition and Fees
The Tuition and Fees section should include a "purpose" statement and a list all required and
optional fees.
Purpose Statement
The "purpose" statement explains the value of the kind of education and services you offer.
For example, international schools may have different staffing and training requirements, tuition
licenses, imported materials, and other expenses that parents may not consider when looking at schools.
Although you might not want to explain how you will allocate their tuition granularly, it may help to
include some details. Ultimately, you need to reinforce with parents the value of the experience of
joining your school.
Tuition Lists and Charts
Detailed tuition lists include one-time fees, class fees, services fees, and optional fees. Also, have
a schedule for payment due dates and information about your refund and late payment policies.