Education in Tokyo helps the students to amass wide gamut of theoretical coupled with practical knowledge. The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education decides on the education curriculum of the schools. The board of Education ensures the maintenance of schools in all the 23 wards of the Tokyo city.
The focus of the education system is not just theoretical knowledge and examinations, but an over all development of the students' personality. The pupils who receive education from Tokyo schools are expected to inculcate humanitarian values, serve the society, contribute to the progress of the nation and above all become independent citizens.
Higher Education in Tokyo
There are around 23 educational institutions that provide higher education in Tokyo, which offer courses in different disciplines. The colleges and universities in Tokyo offer comprehensive courses on humanities and science subjects. Most Tokyoites prefer higher education.
Below is a list of educational institutions that provides higher education:
- Hitotsubashi University
- Chuo University
- Tokyo Institute Technology
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- Rikkyo University
- Kogakuin University
- Hosei University
- University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo
- Teikyo University
- Lado College
- Tokyo International University
- Meiji University
- Science University of Tokyo
- University of Electro-Communications
- Seikei University
- Tamagawa University
- Aoyama Gakuin University
- Gakushuin School Corporation
- Waseda University
- Nihon University
- Keio University
- University of Tokyo
- Obirin University
- United Nations University
School for Children in Tokyo
In Tokyo, there are schools, which admit children, as young as two years old. The school authorities understand the fact that children learn better when they are taught through interesting interactive sessions and games. Schools in Tokyo, such as the J's International School and Montessori school of Tokyo specialize in teaching toddlers and preparing them for formal style of education.
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