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Grades  | In Japanese system  | In India (as per new NEP 2020)  | US  | UK  | 
1 Grade entry (Min Age)  | Children who have their 6th birthday on or before April 1  | 6 Years (new NEP 2020) ** some state boards or schools may still take 5 or 5 and half years too)  | 6–7 years old  | 5–6 years old  | 
12th Exam (Min Age)  | 18 years  | 17- 18 years  | 17- 18 years  | 16- 18 years  | 
University Entry (Min Age)  | 18 years old and above (Japan university consider 17 years old too if the School is MEXT approved)  | 17 to 18 years  | In general, you must have completed high school and you must be at least 17 years of age.  | At least 17 years old by the 20 September in the year the course begins  | 
Age  | In Japan  | In Australia  | In U.K.  | In U.S.A.  | In India (As per new NEP 2020)  | 
  | School term Apr - Mar  | School term Jan - Dec  | School term Sep - Aug  | School term Sep - Aug  | School term Apr - Mar  | 
3-4  | Kindergarten  | Kindergarten  | Nursery  | Nursery  | Kindergarten  | 
4-5  | Kindergarten  | Kindergarten  | Reception  | Pre-K  | Kindergarten  | 
5-6  | Kindergarten  | Prep Year  | Year 1  | Kindergarten  | Kindergarten  | 
6-7  | ELMN 1  | Year 1  | Year 2  | Grade 1  | Year 1  | 
7-8  | ELMN 2  | Year 2  | Year 3  | Grade 2  | Year 2  | 
8-9  | ELMN 3  | Year 3  | Year 4  | Grade 3  | Year 3  | 
9-10  | ELMN 4  | Year 4  | Year 5  | Grade 4  | Year 4  | 
10-11  | ELMN 5  | Year 5  | Year 6  | Grade 5  | Year 5  | 
11-12  | ELMN 6  | Year 6  | Year 7  | Grade 6  | Year 6  | 
12-13  | JHS 1  | Year 7  | Year 8  | Grade 7  | Year 7  | 
13-14  | JHS 2  | Year 8  | Year 9  | Grade 8  | Year 8  | 
14-15  | JHS 3  | Year 9  | Year 10  | Grade 9  | Year 9  | 
15-16  | HS 1  | Year 10  | Year 11  | Grade 10  | Year 10  | 
16-17  | HS 2  | Year 11  | Year 12  | Grade 11  | Year 11  | 
17-18  | HS 3  | Year 12  | Year 13  | Grade 12  | Year 12  | 
Age Group  | Age 3-4  | Age 4-5  | Age 5-6  | Age 6-7  | Age 7-8  | Age 8-9  | Age 9-10  | Age 10-11  | Age 11-12  | Age 12-13  | Age 13-14  | Age 14-15  | Age 15-16  | Age 16-17  | Age 17-18  | 
CBSE [April to March]  | K1  | K2  | K3  | Y1  | Y2  | Y 3  | Y 4  | Y 5  | Y 6  | Y 7  | Y 8  | Y 9  | Y 10  | Y 11  | Y 12  | 
Japanese [April to March]  | K1  | K2  | K3  | E1  | E2  | E3  | E4  | E5  | E6  | JHS1  | JHS2  | JHS3  | HS1  | HS2  | HS3  | 
Cambridge [April to March]  | Nursery  | Reception  | Y1  | Y2  | Y 3  | Y 4  | Y 5  | Y 6  | Y 7  | Y 8  | Y 9  | Y 10  | Y 11  | Y 12  | Y13  | 
IB [Sept-Aug]  | PKG  | KG1  | KG2  | Y1  | Y2  | Y 3  | Y 4  | Y 5  | Y 6  | Y 7  | Y 8  | Y 9  | Y 10  | Y 11  | Y 12  | 
AP [Sept-Aug]  | PKG  | KG1  | KG2  | Y1  | Y2  | Y 3  | Y 4  | Y 5  | Y 6  | Y 7  | Y 8  | Y 9  | Y 10  | Y 11  | Y 12  | 
  | CBSE (in Japan)  | Cambridge (in Japan)  | IB (in Japan)  | AP (in Japan)  | Japanese  | 
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Brief  |  Established by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) , India  | Established by Cambridge University, the Curriculum consists of four stages and gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. These four stages of the Cambridge Curriculum are: 5 to 11 years old • Cambridge IGCSE (14 to 16 years old) (16 to 19 years old)  | Established by International Baccalaureate, Geneva, Switzerland. IB has 3 level programs from age 5 to 19. 
  | AP (Advanced Placement) is a programme in the USA and Canada created by the College Board that offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Getting good scores in these exams will result in students getting better placements and course credit for further education and career, the courses are college-level classes in a wide variety of subjects that can be taken at school.  | The Japanese school system primarily consists of six-year elementary schools, three-year junior high schools and three-year high schools, followed by two-or-three-year junior colleges or a four-year college. Compulsory education lasts for 9 years through elementary and junior high school.  | 
How the Curriculum Arranged  | Defined set of curriculum (e.g.: Science group, Commerce group etc.)  | Defined set of curriculum, e.g.: Science group, Commerce group etc.)   | Defined set of curriculum (One time - group examination)  | No defined Curriculum (Students/Schools can choose the subjects and appear/prepare for the exams)  | 
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Textbook preference  | There are prescribed textbooks from NCERT  | No Prescribed textbooks, only recommended reading  | There are prescribed textbooks, as well a recommended reading  | No Prescribed textbooks (AP courses use college-level textbooks, but there are no official AP textbooks.)  | There is prescribed / Authorized textbooks from MEXT (Books are free in Japanese schools)  | 
Special notes  | NA  | Considering the best, It is very common practice that international schools offer PYP or Cambridge a primary course, then move to Cambridge (CLS) in the middle years moving up to IGCSE (9th and 10th) and then again move to IB diploma for (11th and 12th)    | NA  | NA  | |
Admission to Indian universities  | Yes, by Default  | The Association of Indian Universities confirms that Cambridge International A Level qualification is equivalent to 10+2 qualification from any Indian exam board like HSC  | IB Diploma Programme is officially recognized in India. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Plus Two (10+2) Class of the Senior Secondary School, which is the eligibility criterion for admission to the undergraduate courses in India.   | The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes Japan’s listed AP schools like  SSH tokyo, Canadian  etc. and are considered equivalent to 10+2 qualification from any Indian exam board like HSC Refer Japan Section:  | he Association of Indian Universities approves Accredited Schools in Japan Refer Japan Section: https://www.scie.ac.in/upload/pdf/AIU-recognised-Boards-and-Universities-1.pdf  | 
Admission to Japanese university  | Recognized by MEXT  | Recognized by MEXT, Please refer https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/1373912.html  | Recognized by MEXT, Please refer https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/1373912.html  | Recognized by MEXT, Please refer https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/1373912.html  | Recognized by MEXT, Please refer https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/1373912.html  | 
Focus  | Maximum focus on Math and Science  | Equal Focus on Math Science, humanities and languages  | Equal Focus on Math Science, humanities and languages  | AP Courses consist of the Arts, English, History, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, Math and Computer Science, Sciences, World Languages and Cultures.  | Acquisition of academic knowledge, intellectual growth, vocational skills (cultivate student's morality, including moral mentality, judgment, engagement, and attitude” )  | 
Pros  | 1.     CBSE is recognized by almost every university and college around the world and in India  | 1. Accepted all over the world  | 1.     Recognized globally  | • Get college credit in high school  | • Japan Government supported  | 
Cons  | For arts and literature students, the number of subject options are very limited  | • Tuitions and books are not easy to find  | • Fees of IB curriculum schools are very high  | • Not as well globally recognized  | Local to Japan and   | 
Final Exam /Qualifications  | CBSE conducts 10th and 12th Exams, final exam marks are considered to be important in India and abroad.  |   In IGCSE, subject wise exams can be taken, very flexible.  | IB conducts final board exams in 10th and 12th.  It is a group exam, no pick and choose subject option available.  | Students can pick and choose the AP subjects.    | Group exam  | 
Higher Education Paths  | NEET, IIT.IIM,JEE  or other Indian /Japanese  Universities  | Students mainly aim at US, UK and other foreign universities.  | Students mainly aim at US, UK and other foreign universities.  | Students mainly aiming at US and Canada universities  | Japanese Universities  | 
Evaluation Method  | Ability to memorize and recall (content driven)  | Ability to understand, explore, analyze and apply (  | Ability to understand, explore, analyze and apply (skill development,  | Ability to understand, explore, analyze and apply  | 
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Approximate fees  | 80,000 jpy to 120, 000 jpy  |  120,000 jpy to 190,000 jpy  | 120,000 jpy to 190,000 jpy  | 120,000 jpy to 190,000 jpy  | Almost free    | 
School reference  | IISJ, GIIS, New Wave India international school  | IISJ, GIIS, British School, UIA,Seisen, Tokyo Bay,    | Christian Academy, IIGJ, GIIS, K-Inter, Seisen , St. Mary's, Tsukuba , Sai Sishya International School  | International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Canadian International School Tokyo,  | Any schools near to your home.  | 
School name  | Contact Details  | Language of instruction  | 
GIIS - Global Indian International School  | + 81 (0)356967141  | ENGLISH ** Also offers CLS, IGCSE and PYP & IBDP  | 
IISJ - Indian International School Japan (Tokyo) 1-20-20 Ojima, Koto-kuTokyo, 136-0072, Japan 
  | (03) 5875-5435/080-3505-2247  | ENGLISH ** Also offers IBDP  | 
IISJ- Indian International School Japan (Yokohama) Kirigaoka, Midori-ku Yokohama, 226-0026, Japan 
  | (03) 5875-5435 / 080-3505-2247(English)  | ENGLISH  | 
New Wave India international school  | ENGLISH  | 
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Name of School  | Contact Details  | Location  | Language of instruction  | 
+81 3-5467-4321  | SHIBUYA Campus 1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan  | ENGLISH  | |
03-5948-3993  | 3 Chome-10-34 Mukaihara, Itabashi-ku, Tōkyō-to 173-0036, Japan  | ENGLISH  | |
Global Indian International School  | + 81 (0)356967141  | Edogawa-ku, Tokyo Japan  | ENGLISH  | 
044 276 9494 / 9495  | Reimei kawasaki building 5-5 Enokicho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 2100002  | ENGLISH  | |
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050-3171-8798  | Little Angels International School 9-7-14, Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan  | ENGLISH  | |
088-856-1211  | 〒785-0195 高知県須崎市浦ノ内下中山160番地  | ENGLISH  | |
050-3171-8798  | ENGLISH  | ||
+81-45-641-5751  | Saint Maur International School 83 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa (Greater Tokyo) Japan 231-0862  | ENGLISH  | |
03-3704-2661  | Seisen International School 12-15 Yoga 1-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097  | ENGLISH  | |
3 Chome-14-4 Kiba, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0042  | ENGLISH  | ||
+81 (0)3 5875 1997  | Tokyo Bay International School 1-18-9, Kameido, Koto-ku,Tokyo, Japan  | ENGLISH  | 
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The IB curriculum consists of 3 different stages of education, mainly the
In comparison with Cambridge/ Edexcel IGCSE curriculum, the MYP is equivalent to Cambridge/ Edexcel IGCSE’s O Level and for DP, it is equivalent to the Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE’s A-Level.
School name  | Contact Details  | PYP  | MYP  | DP  | Language of instruction  | 
03-6228-1811  | ENGLISH JAPANESE OTHER  | ||||
03-4578-8832 (Hikarigaoka Campus)  | ENGLISH JAPANESE OTHER  | ||||
+81-3-5793-1392  | ENGLISH  | ||||
Global Indian International School  | ENGLISH  | ||||
+81-45-624-8717  | ENGLISH  | ||||
080-3505-2247(English)  | ENGLISH  | ||||
+81-3-3642-9993 (English)  | ENGLISH  | ||||
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045-914-3770  | ENGLISH JAPANESE 
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03-3662-2507  | ENGLISH JAPANESE 
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03-5372-1525  | ENGLISH  | ||||
03 (3263) 6551  | ENGLISH JAPANESE  | ||||
Sai Sishya International School | 6-18-2 Higashi Kasai, Edogawa Ku, Tokyo 134-0084  | :-+81-(0) 3-6886-9290 | Email admissions@saisishya.org  | ENGLISH  | |||
+81-45-641-5751  | ENGLISH  | ||||
81-3-3704-2661  | ENGLISH  | ||||
+81-3-6433-1531  | ENGLISH  | ||||
0081337093411  | ENGLISH  | ||||
045-581-8808  | ENGLISH JAPANESE  | ||||
+81 (0)3-3453-0811  | ENGLISH JAPANESE 
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(3)-5484-1160  | ENGLISH  | ||||
+81-29-886-5447  | ENGLISH  | ||||
81-03-3449-9030  | ENGLISH  | ||||
+81(0)45-622-0084  | ENGLISH  | 
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OSAKA 06-6535-0500  | 
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0120-43-5931  | 
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School name  | Contact Details  | Language of instruction  | 
-2-14 Shinkawa-cho Higashi Kurume-shi, Tokyo 203-0013 more details...  | +81-42-471-0022  | ENGLISH 
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International School of the Sacred Heart 4-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0012 Japan Tel 81-3-3400-3951  | Tel 81-3-3400-3951  | ENGLISH 
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Canadian International School Admission Office 
 
  | TEL: (03) 5793-1392 Email: study@cisjapan.net  | ENGLISH  | 
School name  | Contact Details  | Language of instruction  | 
Jinseki International School, (Boarding school)  | (Ichibancho Daini TG building, 2-2 Ichibancho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-0082)  | ENGLISH JAPANESE  | 
**There are many more tutors and will update the list upon receiving their details. And some may not be interested to list here
Tutor Name  | Subject  | 
Pratima  | Maths Till G10  | 
Sneha  | IB G11/12 Chemistry Till G10 Physics/ Maths (11/12) CBSE  | 
Shilpa  | Biology all Syllabus ok till G12  | 
Kavitha Patil  | CBSE/IGCSE G5-9 Maths  | 
Anuradha  | Maths till G9  | 
Reference:
(Undergraduate Majors)
(Postgraduate Majors)
- Biological Sciences (Neuroscience, Oncology, etc.)
- Biology (Anthropology, Basic Biology, etc.)
- Chemistry (Applied Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, etc.)
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Plasma Science, etc.)
- Biological Sciences (Neuroscience, Oncology, etc.)
- Biology (Anthropology, Basic Biology, etc.)
- Chemistry (Applied Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, etc.)
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Plasma Science, etc.)
a) Faculty of Liberal Arts
-Comparative Culture
-International Business and Economics
-Social Studies
b) Faculty of Science and Technology
-Green Science
-Green Engineering
-Global Studies,
-International Business and Development Studies,
-Japanese Studies
-Global Studies,
-Japanese Studies
Green Science and Engineering
Green Science and Engineering
Global Environmental Studies
Global Environmental Studies
TESOL
Kyoiku Gaku (Educational Science)
Kyoiku Gaku (Educational Science)
Interdisciplinary Program in Life and Environmental Sciences:
-Biological Sciences
-Agrobiological Resource Science
-Geoscience
Undergraduate Program of International Social Studies:
-Social Sciences
-International Studies
-Global Issue
International Undergraduate Education Program for Medical Scientists:
-Medical Science
-Dual masters in Medical Science
-Master of Arts in Education
(International Education)(Master's Programs)
-Public Health Program
-Agro-Bioresources
Science and Technology
-Biological Sciences
-Computer Science
-Economic and Public Policy
-Environmental Sciences
-Geoscience
-Interdisciplinary Biodiplomacy
-Library and Inormation Science
-Materials Science and Engineering
-Nanoscience
-Sport and Olympic Studies
-Life Science Innovation
-MBA in International Business
-Professional Training Program in
International Agricultural Research
-Special Program for Central Asian Countries in
International Relations and Public Policies
-Special Program in International Relations
-Advanced Agricultural Technology and Sciences
-Appropriate Technology and Science for Suitable Development
-Arid Land Resourses Science
-Bioindustrial Science
-Biological Science
-Biosphere Resources Science and Techology
-Earth Evolution Sciences
-Geoenvironmental Sciences
-Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences
-International Public Policy
-Life Sciences and Bioengineering
-Sustainable Environment Studies
-International Agricultural Sciences Program
-International Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
-Materials Science and Engineering Course
-Ph.D Program in Empowerment Informatics
-Ph.D Program in Human Biology
-Ph.D Program in Life Science Innovation
1) Political Science and Economics(PSE,EDESSA)
2) Social Science (SSS,TAISI)
3) Fundamental/Creative/Advanced Science and Engineering
4) International Liberal Studies (SILS)
5) Culture, Media, and Society (CMS)
1) Political Science in Master's degree
2) Economics (GSE)
3) Law in Master's degree
4) Letters, Arts and Sciences (only in Japanese)
5) Science and Engineering (list of courses you can take in English here)
6) Social Sciences
7) Sport Sciences
8) International Culture and Communication studies
9) Asia Pacific Studies
10) Information Production & Systems
1) Political Science
2) Economics
3) Commerce
4) Science and Engineering (list of courses you can take in English here)
5) Social Sciences
6) Sport Sciences
7) International Culture and Communication studies
8) Asia Pacific Studies
9) Information, production & Systems
10) Environment and Energy Engineering
a) Art
b) Asian Studies
c) Communication studies
e) Economics
d) General Studies
e) International Affairs
f) International Business Studies
g) Japanese Language
h) Political Science
i) Psycological Studies
Art and Cultural Heritage/ Music/ Literature/Philosophy and Religion/
Economics /Business/ Education/ Language Education/
History/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Information Science/
Law/ Public Policy/ Politics/ International Relations/ Linguistics/ Psycology/
Sociology/ American Studies/ Asian Studies/ Development Studies/
Environmental Studies/ Gender and Sexuality Studies/ Global Studies/
Japan Studies/ Peace Studies
(Doctoral Course)
-Arts and Sciences
(Masters)
-Education and Pscychology
-Public policy and Social Research
-Comparative Culture
-Natural Sciences
Institute of the Liberal Arts(ILA)
1) Humanities and Human Sciences
2) Business and Economics
3) Politics and Policy Studies
International Science and Technology Course
a) Graduate School of Science and Engineering
1) Information and Computer Science
2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Applied Chemistry
5) Science Environment and Mathmetical Modeling
b) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
1) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Information / Medical Life Systems
a)Graduate School of Science and Engineering
1) Information and Computer Science
2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Applied Chemistry
5) Science Environment and Mathematical Modeling
b) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
1) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Information / Medical Life Systems
1) American Studies Cluster
2) Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster
3) Global Society Studies Cluster
1) American Studies Cluster
2) Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster
3) Global Society Studies Cluster
1) College of International Relations, Global Studies Major
2) College of International Relations, American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program
3) College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major
4) College of Information Science and Engineering, Information Systems Science and Engineering Course
1. Master's program in Economic Development
2. International Program for Science and Engineering
3. International Program for Information Science and Engineering
4. International Program for Life Science
5. Master's Program in International Relations
6. Master's Program in Policy Science
1. Economic Development
2. International Program for Science and Engineering
3. International Program for Information Science and Engineering
4. International Program for Life Science
5. Doctoral Program in International Relations
6. Doctoral Program in Policy Science
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