Tamagawa Academy (K12) and University

The Tamagawa Academy (K-12) and Tamagawa University are on a single campus in Machida, western Tokyo, Japan. The campus spans about 59 hectares of landscaped grounds and is about an hour from central Tokyo. The official address is 6-1-1 Tamagawa Gakuen, Machida, Tokyo 194-8610. The campus is accessible by the Odakyu Odawara Line, with Tamagawagakuen-Mae Station a three-minute walk from the main gate.

Education runs from kindergarten through graduate school on a single campus, with the middle and upper divisions offering International Baccalaureate programmes. The Tamagawa campus therefore provides a continuous K–12 and university pathway on-site.

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. This is reflected in external school profiles describing Tamagawa as a co-educational day program on one campus.

Publicly available data on the exact nationality mix is not published. The admissions materials indicate support for overseas returnees and international students, and the IB offerings include English-language instruction and options such as Chinese in DP, reflecting an international student presence.

SEN guidance in the Middle and Upper Divisions is not described as a formal, blanket policy; learning needs are addressed on a case-by-case basis, and families may need to arrange long-term specialist support if higher-level needs are present.

There is no formal country affiliation; Tamagawa Academy and Tamagawa University are private institutions located on the Tamagawa Gakuen campus in Japan.

There is no formal religious affiliation. Zenjin Education is the guiding philosophy, and religion is incorporated as one of the six aspects of human culture taught within the school, not as a denominational affiliation.

A typical school day starts at 8:20 with a homeroom, followed by a sequence of periods through the day, with a lunch break from 12:30 to 13:10. The schedule includes a second half of periods, a short afternoon break, and club activities after school ending around 18:00.

A dedicated school bus service is not described in the access information. The campus is primarily accessed by train, with Tamagawagakuen-Mae Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) located a short walk from the campus.

Tamagawa Academy operates a fully integrated K‑12 program since 2006, uniting kindergarten through grade 12 on a single campus with levels Kindergarten, First Division (grades 1–4), Middle Division (grades 5–8), and Upper Division (grades 9–12). The International Baccalaureate (IB) program began in 2007, with instruction in English for grades 7–12 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) in grades 11–12, offered bilingually in English and Japanese. The primary division runs an English Predominant (EP) program for grades 1–5, with about 60% of lessons in English; each class has two homeroom teachers, and by grade 5 students are expected to reach CEFR level B1. In the IB curriculum, language offerings include Japanese A and B, English A and B, with science and humanities courses aligned to DP requirements, culminating in the IB Diploma. Tamagawa University comprises 17 undergraduate departments across 8 faculties, eight master's programs, a Teaching Profession professional degree, and three doctoral programs; since 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences uses a Double Field System spanning Human, Society, Culture, and STEAM.

Tamagawa Academy's IB programmes provide structured SEL support through on-site counseling, mentoring, and targeted academic and language help. The IB policy framework specifies a dedicated Student Counseling Room with four qualified school counselors (psychologists) and clear pathways for referring students to counseling when needed. Morning Language Support and Academic Support/Study Hall are available to assist students, including those learning in a second language, with bespoke group and one-to-one sessions. There is formal peer mentoring and a Teacher Mentor scheme to support at-risk students and promote social-emotional growth, while Morning Support is used to help bilingual and EAL students access the curriculum. The school also emphasizes social, emotional, and physical well-being in its inclusion framework and uses planning and staff collaboration to address student needs.

Tamagawa Academy's MYP and Diploma Programme SEN policy states an accessibility aim to support a broad range of learners and to provide a safe learning environment; it notes that students' needs are identified and managed with input from school counselors and specialist staff, and that communication with families is essential. The policy defines several SEN categories (including emotional/behavioural issues and mental health) and describes case-by-case handling of needs, since there is not a rigid SEN framework across the school. When students require SEN support beyond what the school can provide, parents/families are expected to facilitate ongoing specialist assistance. The four school counselors and the Student Counseling Room are the primary internal supports for SEN-related needs, with referral and planning to differentiate instruction as required. For examinations in the Diploma Programme, IB allows reasonable adjustments and other accommodations coordinated with the DP Coordinator and relevant staff.

EAL support is provided under Tamagawa's bilingual IB framework, with explicit language development provisions and two-language policy. Morning Language Support targets English and Japanese language development, using CEFR and WIDA data to place and monitor students, with group and individual sessions offered as needed; attendance is compulsory for eligible students. The Language Policy confirms a two-language programme and ongoing support to help students access IB curricula in English and Japanese, with teachers responsible for language development and for facilitating communication across languages. Internal testing and ongoing language placement determine appropriate class placement for English and Japanese in the MYP and DP. Official communications with stakeholders are in English with Japanese translation where necessary, reflecting the bilingual approach.

Mental wellbeing is supported on campus by the Campus Health Care Center, which provides medical care, health care, and psychological health counseling as part of preventive health and wellness. The Center engages in health theory research and emphasizes self-help, health maintenance, and preventive care. The four school counselors mentioned in the inclusion policy provide access to counseling services for students, with routine office hours and a designated Student Counseling Room. The inclusion framework requires explicit attention to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and teachers, with pedagogical leadership supporting students' well-being. Together, these resources form Tamagawa's approach to holistic student wellbeing across K‑12 and the university context.

Safeguarding and student protection are embedded in Tamagawa's inclusion framework, which allocates spaces and resources to support students' social, emotional, and physical well-being and requires consistent communication with parents when concerns arise. The Student Counseling Room and four qualified school counselors provide confidential support, with hours and contact details published for easy access. The policy also highlights procedures for identifying and supporting students with special learning needs and arranging appropriate accommodations, including collaboration with counselors and parents. Campus security further supports safeguarding with a dedicated Security Management Section focusing on fire/disaster prevention, crime prevention, and safety drills across all divisions. When necessary, schools coordinate with families and external specialists to ensure student safety and well-being.

Tamagawa Academy (K-12) and Tamagawa University – detailed information on fees and admissions. All figures reflect the school's published materials for the 2026 admission cycle where shown. Where multiple tracks exist (K-12), procedures differ by grade and program; the notes below group by school level.

There is no separate waitlist system published for Tamagawa Academy (K-12). Admissions are handled via rolling entries for specific IB and non‑IB tracks when seats become available, rather than a formal waitlist. For IB, rolling admissions are offered “随時” (as needed). For non‑IB tracks, rolling admissions are also described for certain entry paths. This means seats are filled as they open, rather than via a fixed pool.