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Family education overview

Schooling, goals, and decisions for Emi (7) and Mia (12). Updated 2026-05-06.

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Emi
7 yrs · turning 8 in Jun 2026
Saint Maur International (IB) · 08:00–15:20
English fluency Kanji upkeep Move from Saint Maur · 2027
Squash (Mon) · Gymnastics (Tue) · Dance · Violin · Solfège (wknd)
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Mia
12 yrs · turning 13 in Oct 2026
Iwasaki 学籍 · home study · TOMAS Yokohama (kokugo & math)
Plan committed 医学部 2033 Path: 高認 + 共通テスト
7-year stack: TOMAS → MEDIC TOMAS (高2) → 共通テスト + 二次試験 → 医学部医学科

Top open decisions

What's actively under research or pending
ForDecisionStatusTarget by
Emi School from 2027 — Path A (Japanese w/ strong English, April entry) vs Path B (different international, Sept entry). Family lean Path A. Researching candidates Decision Nov 2026
Emi Lead Path A candidate: Caritas Hiyoshi (Catholic, Yokohama-area, established bilingual tradition). Investigate first. Visit window Sep–Oct 2026 Sep–Oct 2026
Emi English supplementation — Tutor Japan online subscription (¥30,800/mo, 4hrs) is recommended starting point. KA (帰国子女アカデミー) as alternative. TOMAS English ruled out for an int-school child (wrong frame). Trial to book This term
Mia Iwasaki paperwork — verify reliable issuance of 中学校卒業証書 March 2029, plus documentation for 高認 + 共通テスト registration. To verify May–Jul 2026
Mia Restructure TOMAS plan with 担任 — expand to all 5 main subjects (kokugo, math, English, science, social), quarterly progress reports, explicit pace markers. To schedule May–Jul 2026
Mia Eiken 準1級 booking for October 2026 sitting (age 13, 中1). To book This term
Mia 2nd science choice (alongside chemistry) — physics or biology. Current lean: 化学 + 生物 as more aligned with psychiatry. Decided 高1 (Apr 2029) 2029

This week's focus

Emi

  • Start daily home English routine (15-min read-aloud + 10-min her reading + 5-min chat)
  • Book Tutor Japan trial — request a tutor experienced with bilingual / Japanese-dominant kids
  • Begin shortlisting Path A schools (Caritas Hiyoshi first)
  • Confirm dance day/time and weekend violin / solfège slots

→ Detailed approach: English study guide

Mia

  • Verify Iwasaki paperwork pathway → 中学校卒業証書 → 高認 → 共通テスト
  • Restructure TOMAS plan with 担任 (5 subjects, quarterly reviews, pace markers)
  • Reframe Khan Academy as low-pressure curiosity, not homework
  • Book Eiken 準1級 for October 2026 sitting
  • Plan visit to MEDIC TOMAS 医学部 ガイダンス at AP横浜 (Nov–Dec 2026, free)

Key dates

May–Jul 2026Verify Iwasaki paperwork; restructure TOMAS; book Eiken; reframe Khan Academy
Jun 2026Emi turns 8
Sep–Oct 2026Emi school visits — open days, trial assessments
Oct 2026Mia sits Eiken 準1級 (age 13, 中1) · Mia turns 13
Nov 2026Emi: school path decision (A or B); shortlist 2–3 schools
Nov–Dec 2026MEDIC TOMAS 医学部 ガイダンス event at AP横浜 (free)
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027Emi: submit applications; 編入試験 prep if Path A
Apr or Sep 2027Emi: school transition
Mar 2028Mia: pre-高校 化学 + 生物 begin (most important start date in the plan)
End 中3 (2028)Mia: Eiken 1級
Mar 2029Mia: 中学校卒業証書 from Iwasaki
Apr 2029 (高1)Mia: subject choices locked in (sciences, social studies)
Apr 2030 (高2)MEDIC TOMAS added — biggest provider transition
Nov 2030Mia: 高認 sitting → 大学入学資格 unlocked
Apr 2032 (高3 entry)Mia: target medical schools shortlist locked in
Jan 2033Mia: 共通テスト
Feb 2033Mia: 医学部 二次試験
Apr 2033Mia: enters 医学部医学科
Add Saint Maur term dates and Tomas progress checkpoints here as they're confirmed.

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