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From English immersion and bilingual education to short-stay childcare for families visiting or returning to Japan — Silicon Valley Academy, a bilingual preschool in Meguro, Tokyo, shares what we value in everyday care. Start with any title that catches your eye.
Childcare in Japan for Visiting & Returning Families: A Short-stay Guide
Visiting or returning to Japan? A guide to short-stay and temporary childcare — English-speaking options, ages accepted, what to prepare, and how to book from overseas.
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What Is English Immersion? Benefits, Effects & How to Choose a Preschool
What English immersion is, how it differs from weekly English lessons, the benefits of starting early, keeping the mother tongue, and how to choose an immersion preschool.
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Bilingual Preschool vs. English School: What’s the Difference?
How a bilingual preschool differs from an English school or conversation class — by purpose, hours of exposure, mother-tongue development, and childcare hours.
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Choosing a Preschool in the Toritsu-daigaku / Yakumo Area (Meguro): A Local Guide
A local guide for families looking for a preschool near Toritsu-daigaku Station and Yakumo in Meguro, Tokyo — area characteristics and what to look for.
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Can You Combine Japanese Elementary Exam Prep with English Childcare?
Whether Japanese private-elementary exam prep and English/bilingual childcare can go together — how the non-cognitive skills exams test are nurtured in immersion.
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