International School with a conscience© UST 2021. All rights reserved.

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Welcome to UST

Located in the heart ofTokyo with great
access to a variety ofparks and public
sporting facilities

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What makes UST unique
Truly international schoolChild-centric, balanced curriculum
Experiential education
Outdoor education
Daily Japanese classes
Small classes
Strong sense of community andfamily-like atmosphere
Community service and charity
Affordable tuition

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Truly International School
220 students from 40
different countries

40 faculty and staff
members from 12countries

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Child-Centric Curriculum
Meet children at their level
Personalized approach
Celebrate achievements
Build on strength and help
overcome weaknesses
Focus on confidence building
Instill life-long love for learning
Provide emotional support

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Experiential Learning
Role PlayField Trips

Monthly Events

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Outdoor classes

Outdoor Education
Residential trips

Team buidling

Weekend trips

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Small classes: 16 students per class

One class per grade in Early Years
Two classes per grade in Elementary
One class per grade in Middle School

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Family-like atmosphere

USTWell-balanced holistic curriculum designed to better serve theacademic, social-emotional, athletic and creative needs of our students

ArtP.E.

MusicSwimming

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School Concerts

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Well-balanced holistic curriculum designed to better serve theacademic, social-emotional, athletic and creative needs of our students

Ability-based Japanese classes
K1&K2: twice a week
K3: 3 times a week
Elementary and Middle School: every day

Cultural events and guest speakers

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Well-balanced holistic curriculum designed to better serve theacademic, social-emotional, athletic and creative needs of our students

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Learning support
Afterschool tutoringCounseling services

UST's well-balanced holistic curriculum is designed to support the social-emotional
development of our students through Guidance classes and Counseling support

Our Guidance & Counseling focus on:
Social-emotional development
Social skills and character building
Morals and core values of a global citizen
Community oriented mindset
Equality and inclusion
Global issues
Non-violent communication and peacefulconflict resolution
Making amends
Anti-bullying

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Values-based education that promotes inclusivity, globalmindset community service and charitability
CharityFundraising

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Athletic fieldtrips

Athletic meetsAnnual Ski TripSports Day

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Wide variety of ECAs; Daily Extended Care service
Extra-Curricular Activities: Mon-Th, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm
Athletic Clubs

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Miscellaneous

SoccerChoir

Beginner Sketching

UST News Station

Field hockey

Drama

Fun Crafts

Student Council

Boot camp

Ukelele ClubCollage

CodingTrack & Field

Jazz Dance

Advanced Art

Movie Making

Swim TeamHip Hop Dance

Script Writing

KaratePolynesian Dance

Construction and Lego Club

Yoga & Fitness

Indonesian Dance

Chess Club

Yoga & Mindfulness

Catan Club

Touch Rugby

Cooking Club

Extended Care: every day until 5 pm

Daily Homework Clubs

Communication Tools
Target setting and reviews withstudents
Weekly feedback via the School
PortalBehavior management via Class
Dojo
Academic progress feedback via
Edsby
Teacher emails
Student-led PTCs
Termly report cards

How to get Involved
Become a class parent
Become actively involved in PTA
Volunteer to help with library, atschool events
Serve as mystery readers/guestspeakers
Serve as chaperones on school trips
Teach an ECA class or a weekend
workshopServe on the school Advisory BoardSample Daily Schedule
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Doors open at 8:15 am
Start of the Day
8:30 am - Elementary
8:45 am - Kinder
Homeroom time----------

ELA/Math
10 am SnackJapanese
12-1 pm Lunch

Recess/ParkNap (K1-K2)
Music/Art/Guidance
PE/Swimming
Science/Social Studies

Regular school ends
3 pm - Kinder
3:15 pm - Elementary----

3:15-4:15 pm - ECAs
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UST Graduates
UST graduates successfully
proceed to international schoolsin Tokyo and around the world,
as well as Japanese private
schools with internationalcourses.

Admission Criteria

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English language proficiency
Overall balance of nationalities, genders
and academic levels
Academic preparedness
Positive attitude towards learning
Commitment to international education
Overall fit for the school's philosophy andculture
Parents' language proficiency

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Admission Priority
Foreign nationals who are native speakers
of English
Near-native speakers who are transferringfrom other international schools
Siblings of current UST students
Foreign nationals with beginner level ofEnglish who demonstrate strong need forinternational education
Note: the same priority criteria will apply tostudents placed on the Waiting List.

USTAdmission Procedures
School tours and family interviews:
October-mid December
Applications forms due:by first week of January
Screening and trials:
January - mid March
Acceptance announcements:
late March - beginning of April
Joining fees due date:
beginning of May
Fall term tuition due:
beginning of June

Fees & Tuition

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UST's tuition is 50-60% ofother schools
Annual or termly payments
Annual and sibling discounts
Need-based scholarshipsavailable for elementarystudents

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Thank you for your interest in our school!
If you are interested in applying to UST, please Contact Us to check space availability,
view Virtual Tour links and schedule an interview with our Principal to learn more
about the school.