History

New International School Founding Director/Head of School Steven Parr speaking at the TAIP 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2015.

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.
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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.
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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.

Executive Board For 2021

President

Alex Batten

Kids Fore

president17@tokyopreschools.org

Secretary

Merete Kropp

Komazawa Park International School

secretary@tokyopreschools.org

Treasurer

Puteri Zailan

Ayla International School

treasurer17@tokyopreschools.org

Program Director

John Adduru

Ohana International School

coprogram.director@tokyopreschools.org

Program Co-Director

Ann Nishigaya

Tokyo Children's Garden

program.director17@tokyopreschools.org

Publicity Director

Mayumi Murata

Youho Eiken

publicity.director17@tokyopreschools.org

Co-Pubilicity Director

Peter Lackner

Jobs in Japan

copublicity.director@tokyopreshools.org

Webmaster

Ken Szczepanski

Joy to the World American International School

webmaster@tokyopreschools.org

Become a Member

Members can enjoy several services such as networking meetings, workshops, seminars and much more.

JOIN US!

School Member

Preschools in the greater Tokyo area, as specified in the constitution

Will receive a link on this web site and receive a membership certificate.
Will be emailed news and events posted to the TAIP website.
Will have access to the TAIP Media Room with live streamed and recorded PD materials.
Director or Designated Representative may attend board meetings, vote, and be nominated to serve as an officer in the Association.
Member of institution may attend workshops and seminars at member rates.
Yearly Dues: ¥50,000

Satellite Member

Preschools outside the greater Tokyo area, as specified in the constitution

Will receive a link on this web site and receive a membership certificate.
Will be emailed news and events posted to the TAIP website.
Will have access to the TAIP Media Room with live streamed and recorded PD materials.
Director or Designated Representative may attend board meetings and vote.
Member of institution may attend workshops and seminars at member rates.
Yearly Dues: ¥30,000

Associate Member

Any other institution or corporation interested in supporting the association

Will receive a link on the website and receive a membership certificate.
If educational association or institution, any member of the organization may attend workshops and seminars at member rates.
If publishing company or other type of supporting organization, may be invited to exhibit or present at conferences, or workshops at an extra charge depending on the audience size and venue.
A designated representative may attend general membership meetings and may be nominated to serve as co-Director member of the board, or serve on committees set up by the board.
Yearly Dues: ¥40,000

Individual member

Any person interested in supporting the association

May attend workshops and seminars at member rates,
May attend general membership meetings and may be nominated to serve as a co-Director member of the board, or serve on committees set up by the board.
Yearly Dues: ¥5,000

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