2027 Academic Year — Admission Guide for New First Graders
MJS Handbook (2026 Edition)
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1. Eligibility
Children entering elementary Grade 1 in the 2027 Academic Year
2. Upcoming Schedule
(1) Thursday, January 28, 2027 — School Readiness Assessment
For: Families with a final-year kindergarten child currently living in the Philippines
(2) Monday, February 15, 2027 — School Information Session (Online)
For: Families who passed the School Readiness Assessment, and families living in Japan or other countries
*Families who passed the School Readiness Assessment may purchase ceremonial uniforms and PE uniforms at the school after the online information session.
(3) Early April 2027 — New Student Admission Examination
For: Families planning to move to the Philippines after kindergarten graduation
(4) Mid-April 2027 — Entrance Ceremony
For: Families who passed the School Readiness Assessment or the New Student Admission Examination
3. Application Procedures for 2027 New Students
4. If You Currently Live in the Philippines
(1) Date & Time: Thursday, January 28, 2027, 12:00–14:00 — School Readiness Assessment (in person)
(2) Location: Manila Japanese School
(3) How to Apply: See Section 5, "Family Category ①: Families with a final-year kindergarten child currently living in the Philippines," in the 2027 New Student Admission Application Procedures guide.
5. If You Currently Live in Japan or Elsewhere
(1) Date & Time: Early April 2027 — New Student Admission Examination
(2) Location: Manila Japanese School
(3) How to Apply: See Section 6, "Family Category ②: Families currently living in Japan or elsewhere who plan to move to the Philippines after kindergarten graduation," in the 2027 New Student Admission Application Procedures guide.
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