Welcome to Beyondia International School Kashiwanoha

Where curiosity leads, and learning begins.

At our international preschool, children grow through play, inquiry, and English immersion.
As a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), we nurture global-minded learners who think, feel, and express freely in a warm, diverse environment.

President’s Message

The Kurihara Gakuen Group, which operates Beyondia International School, upholds the educational philosophy of cultivating creative human capital who can think, act and leverage globally.
In Tokyo, we currently operate three preschools located in Ikebukuro, Meguro, and Mita, the latter of which opened in October 2025.
Our Kashiwanoha campus was established in September 2022.
This facility is a certified private childcare institution that meets the standards set by Kashiwa City.
At Beyondia, children engage in a wide range of English-based activities led by teachers from diverse international backgrounds, together with a comprehensive childcare curriculum developed by qualified Japanese teachers. Through diverse experiences and meaningful interactions, we aim to nurture each child’s social development, independence, and curiosity for learning.
As a preschool that embraces a multilingual environment, we work closely with families to support each child’s growth and development. We sincerely look forward to welcoming new families who share our educational philosophy and to growing together with your precious children.

Mitsuru Tanizawa
President, Kurihara Gakuen Educational Foundation
President & CEO, BEYONDIA Co., Ltd.

Principal’s Message

At Beyondia International School Kashiwanoha, we believe that every child is born with a natural sense of curiosity and an innate joy of learning.
Since opening our doors in September 2022, our school is now proudly entering its fourth year. We are deeply grateful to see our community growing steadily and to witness the Beyondia approach to learning continue to flourish.
As a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), we are committed to creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can play freely, explore with curiosity, and express themselves confidently and authentically.
We believe that early childhood is not only a time for acquiring knowledge, but also a crucial period for developing an eagerness to explore—an inner drive to say “I want to try” and “I want to know.” Through daily experiences, we strive to nurture children’s compassion for others, their ability to ask meaningful questions, and their curiosity about the wider world.
We also believe that this growth is made possible through the collective support of everyone involved—our children, their families, our staff, and the wider community—working together as one team to create a truly enriching learning journey.
We look forward to continuing this wonderful journey of discovery and growth together with all of you.

Shuka Kito
Principal, Beyondia International School Kashiwanoha
BEYONDIA Co., Ltd.

Additional Information Regarding the candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (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.