Accreditations
of EIFJ Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The institution is registered as a school with local and national authorities since July 30, 2018, and received a "ninkagai" license on February 22, 2019 (license of "school structure not authorized" according to the terms of the article 59-2, Paragraph 1 of the Child Protection Law.
Annual unexpected audits and observation visits are organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Kita-ku office, continuous assessment of fifty criteria. Implications: fire / earthquake monthly drills, annual or monthly medical tests of active employees, registration with the fire station, adequate available space for each child, sufficient toilets, Safety plan, adequate safety equipment, sufficient number of qualified employees, building architecture, adequate hygiene, registration of daily health checkups for children, immunization checks, daily family reports, etc.
The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE)
On March 23, 2023, EIFJ Tokyo signed a service agreement with the AEFE, to be accompanied toward accreditation, starting with an exploratory mission last May, an eminent step towards its forthcoming integration into the finest network of accredited schools in the world: recognition of our expertise, privileged access to pedagogical services and staff training, accredited teaching for our students of all nationalities, demanding teaching methods that are recognized worldwide and embody the universal values of tolerance, humanism, equal opportunity, intellectual curiosity and the promotion of critical thinking.
Schools outside France follow a procedure that attests to their compliance with the programs, pedagogical aims and fundamental principles of French education:
- Principles, programs and implementation of the French school system;
- Mastering of the French language;
- Multilingual language policy;
- Qualified and regularly trained staff;
- Assessment, preparation and sitting of French examinations;
- Existence and safety of premises and equipment;
- Ongoing compliance with accreditation criteria.
Presentation of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE)
Created in 1990 and placed under the authority of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) is a French public institution responsible for monitoring and coordinating the network of French educational schools abroad. As an instrument of France's educational power, the AEFE supports a network of 566 schools in 138 countries, approved by the French Ministry of Education, offering excellent, multilingual education recognized by leading universities on all five continents.
SADR's (Service for Support and Development of the Schools' Network) recent expert mission to the school on May 22 and 23 is a strong signal that, once the conditions are met, EIFJ can work together with AEFE towards accreditation.
Programme d'apprentissages reposant sur la recherche et la réflexion
L'EIFJ Tokyo, pour son conformer avec son projet d'école axé sur l'internationalisation de ses programme, souhaite faire partie de réseaux éducatifs où les apprentissages reposent sur la recherche et la réflexion, la compréhension conceptuelle, une vision transversale et une approche pédagogique très collaborative centrée sur l’élève.
L'École Internationale Franco-Japonaise est un établissement candidat* au PP (Programme Primaire), dans le but d'obtenir l'autorisation de devenir une école IB (Baccalauréat International). Les écoles IB dans le monde partagent une philosophie commune - un engagement en faveur d'une éducation internationale de grande qualité et stimulante - que nous jugeons importante pour nos élèves.
* Seuls les établissements scolaires autorisés par l'Organisation de l'IB peuvent proposer l'un de ses quatre programmes scolaires : le Programme primaire (PP), le Programme d’éducation intermédiaire (PEI), le Programme du diplôme du Baccalauréat International, et le Programme à orientation professionnelle (POP) du Baccalauréat International. Le statut de candidat ne garantit pas que l'autorisation sera accordée. Pour de plus amples informations sur l'IB et ses programmes, veuillez consulter le site http://www.ibo.org.
Inquiry-Based Learning
EIFJ Tokyo, in keeping with its school project focused on the internationalization of its programs, wishes to be part of educational networks where learning is based on research and reflection, conceptual understanding, a cross-disciplinary vision and a highly collaborative, student-centered pedagogical approach.
Ecole Internationale Franco-Japonaise is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
Teachers' training agreement with Clermont Auvergne University
EIFJ Tokyo has signed a framework agreement with the Higher National Institute for Teaching and Education (INSPE) of the University of Clermont Auvergne, well known in the French education network to train future teachers in French schools around the world. EIFJ Tokyo will therefore have the honor of welcoming, from September 2021 (then throughout the school year) a first student-teacher in training within EIFJ team. This training, lasting three months or more, allows EIFJ not only to benefit from the qualities of future teachers who fully understand the challenge of teaching in French to non French speakers, but also students to learn about the educational measures implemented for their future missions.
By merging our energies and combining our educational strategies, we manage to become an example for French education abroad, an example of academic success and students’ well-being.
EIFJ Tokyo, member since 2021 of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP)
The Tokyo Association of International Preschools was established on March 1, 2005, with the mission to support international preschools in the Tokyo area in terms of networking, staff development, parent education, and publicity. The schools collectively recognize that the selection of a school for one’s child is a great responsibility and for that at least a first step is to know which schools are available. The Schools page on this website lists all of the members schools in alphabetical order with direct links to their websites. We would encourage parents to visit by appointment any school in which they may be interested. TAIP does not endorse any particular program and offers equal support and opportunities to all of its members, regardless of the size of the school. The association’s activities and services are funded through annual membership dues, and sponsored or co-sponsored workshops and events.
Other accreditations & affiliations' goals
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
- East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)
- Japan Council of International Schools
- Tokyo Association of International Preschools