Location While those living in major cities like Tokyo have access to international schools, those in quieter corners are usually limited to public or private schools.
Cost International schools tend to be expensive, though some offer financial assistance.
If so, an international school might be best—unless you pursue some type of alternative education.
Conversely, some Japanese private schools offer English immersion, and some public schools have English or international tracks.
This is a hot issue for most mixed parents, and those who are not keen on sending kids to international schools have to come up with creative approaches for multilingual immersion.