Joy Winter 2024

This year’s Winter Program is filled with festive and fun activities for children to enjoy in an all-English environment. From Christmas crafts and cooking to dancing and games, your child will experience a magical holiday season while learning English in a natural, engaging way.

For our elementary students, activities will include science experiments, puzzles, and games to explore the season while creating lasting memories.

Discount

Signing up early not only helps you save but also ensures your child’s spot in the program before it fills up. Please note, these discounts are only available for the full-week (5-day) programs, not for individual day enrollments.

🎉 Extended Early Bird: Sign up for a full-week (5-day) program by September 15, 2024, and receive a ¥5,000 discount per week.

Deadlines
  • Extended Early Bird: Sep 15, 2024
  • Bus Request: Nov 28, 2024 (3 p.m.)
  • Final Registration: Dec 2, 2024 (3 p.m.)

Important Dates

Details

Dates:

  • Week 1: December 16 – 20, 2024
  • Week 2: December 23 – 27, 2024

Elementary Class available only during Week 2

Age Groups:

  • PreK Class: 12 months – 2 years old
  • Kinder Class: 3 – 6 years old
  • Elementary Class: 1st – 5th Grade (Week 2 only)

Times:

  • Regular Program: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Free Extended Care: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Paid Extended Care: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (+¥1,300)

Location: Joy to the World 2nd & 4th Floor

Tuition

Program Tuition:

  • Per Week: ¥59,000 per week
  • Per Day: ¥14,000 per day

Extended Care:
Optional paid morning extended care.

  • 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (+¥1,300 per day)

Notes

  • Tuition includes lunch
  • No extended care past 3:00 p.m. during the Winter Program.
  • If late sign-up are accepted after December 2, 2024, there will be a ¥1000 service fee.

Bus Service:

Optional bus service. Bus service request required.

Per Week

  • One-Way: ¥4,250 per week
  • Round-Trip: ¥6,500 per week

Per Day

  • One-Way: ¥850 per day
  • Round-Trip: ¥1,300 per day

Rules

  • Discount Rules: Early Bird discounts apply only if the invoice is paid by the due date. Late payment will void the discount unless you contact the office in advance.
  • Bus Sign-Ups: No late bus sign-ups are accepted after the deadline.
  • Food Allergies: Children with food allergies may need to bring their own food or supplement the provided lunch. There will be no change in tuition.
  • Program Changes: There is a ¥2,000 fee for class changes. Please call to request a “Change of Status” form. Keep in mind, some changes may not be possible due to availability.
  • Bus Schedule Changes: There is a ¥5,000 fee for changes to the bus schedule. The pick-up and drop-off location and time must be consistent throughout the week. Any variations will incur the change fee.
  • Invoicing and Payment: We will issue invoices within three days of registration. All fees are due seven days after registration.

Refunds & Cancellations:

  • Refunds or make-up days are not available for absences, late arrivals, early departures, or missed bus service.
  • To cancel, send and email to announcements@joy-connect.com with your child's name, date of registration, and reason for canceling.
  • We will process refunds or credits after approximately two weeks.

Cancellation fees are based on your signup date:

  • Within 24 hours: No cancellation fee.
  • Within 6 Days: 25% of total tuition and fees
  • Between 7 and 14 Days: 50% of total tuition and fees
  • 15 Days or Later: 100% of total tuition and fees.

Late Sign-Ups:

If accepted after the final deadline, a ¥1,000 service fee will apply.

Thank You!

Joy to the World offers a start to a future of possibilities! A few things to remember about Joy to the World.

  • We teach all classes in English
  • Our teachers support children with kindness and help children develop as kind and intelligent students
  • Once you join, you are a "Joy Family." Joy Families help support our community in and out of school

If you have any questions or concerns, but or small, please don't hesitate to reach out. Use the link below to schedule a school tour or contact us to ask a question.Seats fill up quickly, so sign up early.