Admissions

Time spent at YGK
will be a lifetime treasure

Admission Process!

Open House for Prospective Families

At YMCA Global Kindergarten, we offer Open House sessions for families who are considering enrollment.  

Whether you are thinking,

  • "I'd like to try it first."
  • "I'd like to see the atmosphere of the kindergarten."
  • "I'd like to know if it is the right fit for my child."

our Open House provides an opportunity to experience our educational environment and learn more about our programs while observing our daily activities.

Schedule

Weekday School Visits

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Appointments are available upon request.)

Open House (Trial Experience & Information Session)

  • Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Registration

Please reserve your place by completing our Open House Registration Form.

Tuition and Fees

  • YMCA Membership Fee: ¥1,000 (non-taxable)
  • Enrollment Fee: ¥165,000 (tax included)
  • Monthly Tuition: ¥90,200 (tax included)
  • Optional Fees: Extended childcare, school lunch, and other optional services

Government Tuition Subsidy

YMCA Global Kindergarten is an approved facility under Japan's Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare Program.

Eligible families may receive a subsidy of up to ¥37,000 per month, depending on their circumstances.

Application deadline for school year 2026-2027 / Saturday, September 26, 2026

Admission interview / The beginning of October

 

Admission Guidelines

- Admission requirements for school year 2026-2027 -
The number to be admitted and the requirements
First Year15
(born April 2, 2023 – April 1, 2024)
Second YearLimited spaces
(born April 2, 2022 – April 1, 2023)
Third Year10
(born April 2, 2021 – April 1, 2022)