GOVERNANCE
of EIFJ Tokyo
Paris, July 13, 2021
"Mr. Emmanuel MACRON wishes [...] to underline the tremendous success of EIFJ and praises your rallying, at the service of the excellence of France and of French-Japanese cooperation."
Brice Blondel
Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic
Tokyo's French-Japanese International School does not receives any financial support from the national or local governments. It relies on tuition fees to cover all expenses. The school is subject to competition, in a country when two French international schools have a convention with the AEFE, hence welcoming any financial donations helping to enhance EIFJ reputable programs.
The Association of Parents of Students
EIFJ Parents' Association is the parents' association of EIFJ. A Law 1901 association, managing and affiliated with the FAPEE, the Federation of Parents' Associations of French Educational Institutions Abroad, it is composed of elected parents and the founder. As a managing body, its role is essential within the French, French-Japanese, and international community of the school. Families actively participate in the life of the school outside of the classroom.
The School Council extended to the Middle School
This is the main consultation body within the school and brings together members of the teaching staff and parents with equal voting rights under the chairmanship of the Head of School. Minutes of the meetings are kept and a copy is sent to the School Board Inspector (IEN) of the Asia zone.
The Teachers' Council
This is the main forum for consultation within the school. It brings together teachers and parents with equal voting rights under the chairmanship of the Headmaster/Head of the school. It gives its opinion on the organization of the service and on all problems concerning the life of the school.
The Cycle Council
The Cycle Council reviews the progress of pupils in the acquisition of the various skills defined by the cycle and makes proposals concerning the transfer of pupils from one cycle to another or their standbying in the cycle.
The Children's Council
Held three times a year. Participation in the life of the school and development of citizenship.