DALTON TOKYO JUNIOR＆SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Name

DALTON TOKYO JUNIOR＆SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

学校法人河合塾学園 ドルトン東京学園中等部・高等部

Website

https://daltontokyo.ed.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Dalton Plan methodology
• STEAM education
• Inquiry-based learning
• International baccalaureate-style schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chōfu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Admission Fees: Revenue is generated primarily through student tuition fees and admission fees charged to enrolled students at the middle and upper secondary levels. Financial details are not publicly disclosed.
2. Entrance Examination Fees: Fees collected from applicants taking entrance examinations (general admissions and return-student admissions).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dalton Tokyo Gakuin operates a six-year combined junior and senior high school program (Grades 7-12) for approximately 100 newly enrolled students per year, delivering learner-centered secondary education through the Dalton Plan methodology originated at The Dalton School of New York. The program integrates Assignments, Laboratories, and Houses with STEAM education, inquiry-based research via specialized Theme Labs, an Entrepreneurship Seminar run with Gaiax, and international exchange programs with partner schools across Estonia, New Zealand, the UK, China, Korea, and the USA. Students are recruited through general, return-student, and transfer entrance examinations administered via the Mirai Compass platform, and are taught in a ZEB-certified STEAM building completed in September 2022.

Product overview

Dalton Tokyo Gakuin Junior & Senior High School offers a comprehensive secondary education program (Grades 7-12) implementing the internationally-recognized Dalton Plan educational methodology. The school operates as a unified program combining junior high (中等部) and senior high (高等部) with a student-centered approach emphasizing 'freedom' and 'cooperation.' Core educational components include Assignments (学習課題), Laboratories (ラボラトリー), and Houses (ハウス), supplemented by specialized STEAM education in the ZEB-certified STEAM building featuring Craft Laboratory, Science Laboratory, and Learning Commons facilities. The school provides inquiry-based learning programs, annual events including Dalton EXPO and Dalton Fest, and international exchange opportunities through partnerships with educational institutions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior & Senior High School Program (中等部・高等部) A combined six-year secondary school program (Grades 7-12) implementing the Dalton Plan educational methodology, with student-centered learning, assignment-based instruction, laboratory exploration, and a house system for collaboration and social development, delivered to approximately 100 newly enrolled students per year at the Chofu City campus.
• ZEB·STEAM Building (ZEB·STEAM校舎) Net Zero Energy Building completed September 2022 that serves as the school's STEAM education hub, housing a Craft Laboratory (1F), Learning Commons (2F), and Science Laboratory (3F), with passive cooling, double-skin facade, circadian lighting, and on-site renewable energy systems used as instructional tools.
• Entrepreneurship Seminar (起業ゼミ) An 8-session entrepreneurship course run in collaboration with Gaiax startup studio, culminating in a pitch competition at Gaiax's Nagatacho GRiD office; selected student teams may receive up to ¥50,000 in seed funding for business continuity.
• Dalton Fest (学園祭) Annual school festival featuring student-run attractions, performances, food stalls, and interactive activities, open to prospective students, families, and local community residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduating class (March 2025) successfully entered universities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Asuene (アスエネ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Collaboration on a 'School-wide CO2 Emissions Visualization' project. Asuene, a carbon accounting company, works with the school on industry-academia-local community cooperation to measure and visualize the school's total CO2 emissions using the school's ZEB building as a learning tool.
• Asahi Shimbun (朝日新聞社)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Coverage of Dalton Tokyo's CO2 visualization project and student research activities in the Asahi Shimbun SDG ACTION! section and Asahi Digital edition. Also featured students in articles about their research projects.
• Estonian Educational Institutions (Saaremaa State High School & Tallinn University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Principal Yasui long visits Estonia to sign MOU with Saaremaa State High School, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), and Next Innovation. Partnership aims to strengthen Estonia-Japan relations through educational exchange, including short-term study abroad programs for students with themes around social entrepreneurship and regional revitalization.
• Next InnovationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Partner in organizing the Estonia short-term study abroad program for students. The company runs programs themed around 'connecting regions and the world,' facilitating student engagement with social entrepreneurship, local revitalization, and global learning.
• Seisen University (清泉女子大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025A higher education partnership agreement (高大連携) was signed on March 5, 2025, at Seisen University. The partnership aims to promote educational exchange and collaboration between the secondary school and university, supporting student pathways and joint academic activities.
• New Zealand Partner SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024An exchange partnership with a New Zealand school was expanded in August 2024, adding a new partner school to the school's international network.
• Huawei Japan (ファーウェイ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Collaboration on a social studies class with Huawei Japan. The project was featured in Asahi Shimbun coverage of innovative classroom initiatives.
• Matsudaira Hirata Design (株式会社松田平田設計)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Architecture firm responsible for designing the ZEB/STEAM building. Located at 1-5-17 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Designed the sustainable school building incorporating environmental learning tools, passive systems, and flexible learning spaces.
• Gaiax (ガイアックス)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Gaiax Startup Studio collaborates with Dalton Tokyo on the 'Entrepreneurship Seminar (起業ゼミ)' program. Students develop business plans over 8 sessions, culminating in a pitch competition at Gaiax's Nagatacho GRiD office. Gaiax may provide 50,000 yen in seed funding to student ventures. The partnership has been featured on TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and in Mainichi Shimbun.
• The Dalton School of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019The original Dalton School in New York is the source institution of the Dalton Plan methodology. Dalton Tokyo is the only school in Japan authorized to implement the authentic Dalton Plan, and receives ongoing teacher training and professional development support directly from New York faculty. Annual training workshops conducted at the school (e.g., July 2025 two-day training with New York teachers).
• Kawai Juku Gakuen / School Corporation Kawai Juku (学校法人河合塾学園)coreOthers · 1 July 2018Parent organization (school corporation). Established Dalton Tokyo as part of the Kawai Juku Group educational network. The Group is a comprehensive educational institution supporting learners from early childhood through adult education. Privacy policy is governed under Kawai Juku Gakuen.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tokyo International School: IB World School offering K–12 education in central Tokyo with a strong inquiry-based, multilingual curriculum. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in pedagogical approach (inquiry-led), premium tuition tier, and appeal to globally oriented Tokyo families.
• Seisen International School: Catholic international K–12 school in Tokyo with a long-standing reputation for academic rigor and global education. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in serving Japanese families seeking international-style K–12 education in Tokyo at premium price points.
• British School in Tokyo: Premium international K–12 school in Tokyo delivering a British curriculum with strong university placement outcomes. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo as a high-fee Tokyo-based K–12 competitor targeting globally minded families.
• Aoba-Japan International School: IB-based inquiry-driven K–12 school in Tokyo with multiple campuses serving Japanese and international families. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in its inquiry-based learning model, STEAM orientation, and premium positioning.
• Gyosei International School: Premium private K–12 international school in Tokyo offering both Japanese and international curricula with a strong global-citizenship focus. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in target market (Japanese families seeking international education), premium tuition tier, and Tokyo location.
• Kaisei Academy: Elite private Japanese K–12 school in Tokyo with consistently top-tier university placements and a growing international/global focus. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo as a premium Tokyo private school competing for academically ambitious Japanese families.
• K. International School Tokyo (KIST): IB World School offering K–12 international education in Tokyo with a multi-cultural student body. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in target demographic, international curriculum, premium pricing, and inquiry-based pedagogy.
• American School in Japan (ASIJ): One of Tokyo's largest and most established international K–12 schools, offering an American-style college-preparatory program. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo as a premium Tokyo K–12 competitor, though with a primarily expatriate student body.
• Nishimachi International School: Long-established Tokyo international K–9 school with a strong Japanese-and-international cultural blend and inquiry-oriented pedagogy. Comparable to Dalton Tokyo in its mix of Japanese and international educational philosophy and Tokyo premium positioning.
• The Dalton School (New York): Original Dalton Plan school in New York City and the source institution for Dalton Tokyo's entire methodology and teacher training pipeline. Most directly comparable in pedagogy, curriculum philosophy, and house/assignment/laboratory structure, though operating in a different geography and price band.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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