Academics

Early years (EY1 - EY3)

At UIA, our Early Years programme nurtures curiosity, confidence and foundational academic and social skills in a warm, supportive environment. Children begin their learning journey through age-appropriate, play-based experiences that build the essential skills for future success.

Mr. Maxime Mathieu

Head of Early Years

At UIA International School of Tokyo, we provide a high level of education via the Cambridge curriculum ranging all the way from Early Years to Upper Secondary. At UIA we currently have students with backgrounds from over 25 countries all over the world.

We strongly believe that by living side to side with a diverse group of students from many different countries, that students will naturally develop an international outlook in life and become productive global citizens who play an active role in their communities at home in addition to serving the international community as a whole.　

UIA International School of Tokyo invites students of all backgrounds aspiring to play an active role in an increasingly global society by helping make dreams and educational goals come true.

Programme Levels

EY1 – Cubs (Age 3+)

Focus on social development, motor skills and foundational early concepts. Learning through interactive experiences that stimulate curiosity and engagement.

EY2 – Pandacorns (Age 4+)

Builds deeper cognitive skills through engaging, structured activities. Emphasis on communication, problem solving and creative expression.

EY3 – Dolphins (Age 5+)

Introduction to the Cambridge Curriculum Stage 1 with foundational emphasis on English, Mathematics and Science. Prepares for transition into Primary education.

Cambridge Early Years Framework

UIA’s Early Years programme is grounded in the globally recognised Cambridge Early Years Curriculum. The curriculum encourages children to explore, play, inquire and build early literacy, numeracy and social-emotional skills

Learning Approach

Play-Based & Child-Centred

Children learn by exploring materials, environments and social interactions at their pace.

Balanced Development

Focus on cognitive, language, physical and emotional growth through structured and open-ended activities.

Preparation for Primary

EY3 introduces structured learning that bridges Early Years to Primary.

Outcomes

Confidence in communication and interaction

Curiosity about their environment

Early literacy and numeracy understanding

Collaboration and independence skills

Aftercare

Operating since 2010, UIA Early Years provides early quality childhood education. Our primary focus is the wellbeing of every child.

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