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After-school programs in Tokyo that shape confident global citizens

English, robotics, problem-solving, communication and creativity programs for 18 months to 18 years, from parent-and-toddler classes to middle and high school. Taught in small groups by bilingual educators.

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Small groups Capped at 12 children
Bilingual educators English and Japanese
  • Small groups Capped at 12 children
  • Bilingual educators English and Japanese
  • 30+ partner schools Across Japan
  • 4,500+ students Every year
  • ★★★★★ Chosen by 800+ families

Trusted by 30+ international schools across Japan

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Welcome to Mirai Minds

A learning experience made for your child

Hands-on, playful and full of life. Children talk, create and discover together.

Built around your child

Teachers guide, children lead. Every session follows their ideas.

Learning by doing

Real conversations and role play build language and confidence.

Progress you can see

Clear milestones and regular reports for every child.

A program for every age

English, STEM, communication and outdoor learning, in small groups capped at 12.

Early Years Ages 1.5–5

Primary Ages 6–11

Middle & High School Ages 12–18

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What families say

Safety first

A place parents can trust

Your child’s safety comes before everything else. Here is what that means in practice.

Small class sizes

Every group is capped at 12 children, so no one is overlooked.

Vetted, certified educators

Every teacher is background-checked and certified in CPR and first aid.

Secure sign-in and pick-up

Controlled entry and an authorised pick-up list at every school.

Clean, kid-safe spaces

Bright classrooms designed with young children in mind.

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Our education partners

  • FanFan
  • Cambridge Centre West Japan
  • JKF
  • Mixx Dance Japan
  • The Big Red Group
  • Edufrienz
  • Wizar
  • Founder Institute
  • Google for Startups
  • TAIP

Meet the educators

Specialists who teach inside partner schools and at our own venues.

Anthony Ogunleye, STEM at Mirai Minds

Anthony Ogunleye

STEM

Robotics, coding and digital creativity for young learners.

Evyn Bryant, STEM at Mirai Minds

Evyn Bryant

STEM

Teaches Maker's Lab and Minecraft English, and leads Saturday School in Kawasaki.

Charlotte Mazzucchi

Early Years English

Builds first English through stories, songs and play.

Nerica Joy, Creative Thinking at Mirai Minds

Nerica Joy

Creative Thinking

Helps children speak up, tell stories and think for themselves.

Dawn Ikpeida

Speech, Drama & Coding

Teaches Speech & Robotics, drama and coding from early years to upper primary.

Awais Shahid

Animation & Media

Teaches animation and leads our media programs, from podcasting to YouTube.

Sol Smith, Theatre & Improv at Mirai Minds

Sol Smith

Theatre & Improv

Builds confidence on stage through improv, scenes and performance.

Kateryna Cherniuk, Comic Book Design at Mirai Minds

Kateryna Cherniuk

Comic Book Design

Takes students from first sketches to finished comics.

Katlego Moeletsi, Forest School at Mirai Minds

Katlego Moeletsi

Forest School

Leads Forest School weekends and our movement programs.

Minami Morris

Drama

Teaches Drama Club at Shinagawa International School.

Katherine Matsubara

Andrea Tusimova

Josie,  at Mirai Minds

Josie

Kelly Soar

Helpful tips for parents

Articles on education, parenting and what’s happening in class.

STEM learning in Japan: 5 ways to start at home
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STEM learning in Japan: 5 ways to start at home

Parents hear "STEM" and picture coding classes, robotics kits and expensive science experiments. The activities that build curiosity and critical thinking start at the kitchen table.

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Looking for robotics afterschool programs in Tokyo?

When parents hear "robotics" they immediately think of coding. Programming is only one part of it. Here is what a strong program really teaches.

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