A day at Aloha Kids
Sing, walk,
make, eat.
A day at Aloha Kids happens in English from start to finish: lessons in the classroom, the walk to Setagaya Park, and lunch too. Each age group follows its own schedule.
The morning, on a park day
An example for Baby Class and Jungle, our youngest group.
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Arrival, unpacking and free play
Morning Class children arrive between 9:30 and 10:00. Semi-full Day and Full Day children can arrive from 9:00.
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Tidy up, song and dance, water break
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Circle time
Sitting in a circle and greeting each other in English.
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Off to Setagaya Park
Even the youngest walk there on their own feet.
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Wash hands and get ready for lunch
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Lunch and free play
Baby Class goes home at 13:00.
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Theme activity, worksheet or art
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Snack and pick-up
Morning Class children are picked up by 14:00.
- The schedule varies with age group, day of the week, weather and events.
Weekly specials
- Mondays: musicMusic class with Mako.
- Wednesdays: artArt class with Alison.
- Once a week: sportsGymnastics with Oshiro Kids Gymnastics, soccer and swimming, and in winter, dance with a visiting dance teacher.
The week, for ages 3 and up
For children aged 3 and over, lessons change day by day. Children arrive between 9:30 and 10:00, and song and dance, lunch and snack happen every day.
| Day | Ocean Class (ages 3–4) | Space Class (ages 5–6) |
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| Monday | Japanese, music, park | Music, Japanese, social studies |
| Tuesday | Park, lesson, gymnastics (Oshiro Kids Gymnastics) | Park, gymnastics (Oshiro Kids Gymnastics), lesson |
| Wednesday | Phonics, art, monthly theme | Art, phonics, monthly theme |
| Thursday | Circle time, park, monthly theme | English speech, park, monthly theme |
| Friday | Circle time, park, math | English reading, park, math |
- Sports class is once a week; in winter (January to March) it is dance. The schedule may change for special events.
- The ages are a guideline for each class. We place each child after considering their language, development and other factors.
The afternoon, for Semi-full Day and Full Day
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Free play and nap
Only children who need a nap take one.
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Drawing, stories and speech time
Semi-full Day ends at 16:00.
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Snack
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Park time
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Tidy up and pick-up
Full Day children are picked up by 18:00.
The Afternoon Class
Two hours after kindergarten or school: warm-up, vocabulary and phonics practice, a theme activity, a snack, then speaking and writing.
The ages 3–5 and ages 5–7 classes run from 15:00 to 17:00, and the High Class (age 8 and up) from 16:00 to 18:00.
We will recommend a day and level for your child, and children can start from one day a week.
Outdoors every day in Setagaya Park
On every fine day we go to Setagaya Park. Even the youngest children walk there themselves.
They run in the open space, dig in the sandpit and chase a ball. Our Easter and Halloween parties happen in the park too.
Lunch, naps and toilet training
Lunch and snack
Lunch is provided by the school at ¥580 per meal. The children wash their hands and eat together. Our lunch provider can handle most common food allergies; if your child has an allergy, please tell us in advance. Snacks are not provided, so please send a nutritious snack with your child.
Naps
Naps are handled child by child. There is no set time when everyone sleeps; only the children who need a nap take one.
Toilet training
Children don't need to be out of nappies to join. We follow each child's pace and start toilet training at a time we agree with you.
Support in Japanese
We have Japanese nursery staff who can help in Japanese until your child settles in, and who help with communication between school and home.
Events through the year
There is an event to look forward to in every season. Costs are announced closer to each event.
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Spring
Easter Party
April (Saturday 18 April in 2026), Setagaya Park
Egg hunts and games in Setagaya Park, easy to enjoy even if it's your first time.
Open to non-members
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Summer
Summer School
One week in August (3–7 August in 2026)
One of our main events of the year: a week of outings and activities, for enrolled children.
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Autumn
Halloween Party
October (Saturday 24 October in 2026, or the 25th if it rains), Sakura Hiroba in Setagaya Park
Costumes, games, art, dancing and trick-or-treating, all in English. One of our most popular events, open to any child from age 1 to sixth grade. To join, email us.
Open to non-members
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Winter
Christmas Party
December (date to be announced)
A party to end the year, with games, dancing and a gift exchange, for enrolled children.
In the park and at our events
School calendar
April 2026 to March 2027. The school is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
2026–2027 school year (April 2026 to March 2027)
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Closed days and events
- Event
- Break
- School closed
Earlier this yearApril 2026 – September
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April 2026
- Sat 18 AprilEaster Party
- 29 April – 6 MaySpring break
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July
- 18–26 JulySummer break
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August
- 3–7 AugustSummer School
- 8–16 AugustObon break
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September
- 19–27 SeptemberAutumn break
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October
- 12 OctoberSchool closed
- Sat 24 OctoberHalloween Party (25th if it rains)
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November
- 3 NovemberSchool closed
- 23 NovemberSchool closed
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December
- Date to be announcedChristmas Party
- 19 December – 3 JanuaryWinter break
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January 2027
- 11 JanuarySchool closed
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February
- 10–14 FebruaryWinter break
- 23 FebruarySchool closed
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March
- 22 MarchSchool closed
- In every class, a missed lesson can be made up within 1 month.
- There are no make-up lessons for days when the school is closed.
Come and see a real day.
Visits are free and welcome at any time, starting from 10:00 in the morning. In a trial lesson, your child joins a real class.