Originally from Beauce region south of Paris, Fabien E. Levet obtained a BA in Oriental Languages and masters in international relations and in European Policies and Institutions in France, Belgium and Denmark, before working for governmental institutions during five years and. Following an MBA in Japan and the United States, living between South Korea, where his wife is originally from, and Japan, where he relocated in 2018, he embarked on societal entrepreneurship: his children, aged 4 and 6, were first on waiting list to enter the Lycée Français (at the time the only international French school in Tokyo), where they did part of their schooling thanks to an AEFE scholarship, then on waiting list for bilingual classes when they still existed, each skipping their First Grade class. He then founded and developed the "Juste Milieu" school ("Golden Mean" in English, also the name of the company he has founded), which became the "French-Japanese International School", creating the Parents' Association in 2021 and joining the French Schools Associations' Worldwide Federation (FAPEE). 2020 & 2022 finalist of the French Abroad Trophies, Education category, member of the Club France Initiative, he hopes that the school-junior high school, which welcomes his children, will reflect the face of France, Europe and Japan: generous, ambitious, emancipating and balanced. A perfectionist by nature, he wishes to propose solutions to major educational, economic and social problems, to act, to help, to explain: the expectations of families, including his own, are numerous, and working for a better world, for a better education system in Tokyo and elsewhere, with parents, teachers and his team, is the greatest challenge of all.

Born in Miyagi Prefecture, our secretary and administrative assistant graduated with a master's degree in French culture from Musashi University. Fascinated by French culture from the age of 13, she discovered the charm of European porcelain at the university. After her studies, she did an internship in a ceramics workshop in the Lorraine region, France. With a total of nearly 20 years of experience as a secretary and assistant in a French school, as well as in a publishing companyof pedagogical materials, our assistant is also mother of an 11-year-old boy, and has moreover interest in drawing and anything that can be made out of paper.

Born in Iwate in Japan, the Japanese certified nurse, and assistant in preschool, thanks to the influence of her sister, started studying to be a nurse from a young age. After I receiving her official certification, she worked in hospitals and clinics and  specialized in mental health. Certified also with the ACLS program, she loves being close to children and parents, taking care of peoples and supporting them. Among her hobbies, she likes gym, travelling, and Korean drama!

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The teacher was born in Japan and educated in both Japan and the United States. Bilingual in Japanese and English, which enhances her ability to connect with diverse students and families, she has years of experience as a homeroom teacher at international schools and licensed childcare school. As an IB certified teacher, specializing in PYP program, she is well-versed in inquiry-based learning approaches. Valueing student-centered learning and striving to create an environment where children think independently and express their ideas freely, she recently implemented a project where students explored their cultural heritage, fostering both personal identity and global awareness. Her goal is to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude through enjoyable, meaningful experiences, committed to helping students develop an international perspective and grow as responsible global citizens. As a member of EIFJ Tokyo, she is dedicated to supporting each child's growth, and implementing in her class the French Ministry curriculum within the framework of the IB. What she loves the most about teaching is witnessing the moment when a child's eyes light up with understanding and excitement for learning.

Originally from Paris, the teacher's first experience was during an exchange year in Japan, at the Shirayuri University of Sengawa, as part of her Japanese language degree. This experience was so enriching that, after graduating, she naturally decided to pursue a Master's degree in Education to become a teacher. Certified French Ministry of Education teacher specializing in kindergarten for the past 10 years, she taught for several years in international French schools in Los Angeles, USA, and London, UK, in bilingual  classes. Dreaming of being able to return to the country that gave her passion for teaching, she naturally settled permanently in Japan in 2024 to teach at EIFJ Tokyo and develop her International Baccalaureate skills.

Originally from California, she has always had a passion for working with children. With a background as a Head Teacher in California, she provided engaging and nurturing experiences for nursery and preschool-age children. Seeking new experiences, she then ventured to Hawaii, where she worked as a private tutor, catering to students from nursery-preschool to 7th grade. Known for bringing smiles and creating a warm environment with her kindness, she loves seeing children grow and discover themselves creatively. She moved to Japan to connect with her family and culture, and to improve her Japanese language skills, all while continuing her love for teaching. Beyond the classroom, she explores new destinations, cares for her plants, and enjoys life’s simple pleasures. Her love for travel, exploration, education, and creativity makes her an excellent member of EIFJ team, where she inspires and supports your children’s growth.

Born in Iwate in Japan, the Japanese certified nurse, and assistant in preschool, thanks to the influence of her sister, started studying to be a nurse from a young age. After I receiving her official certification, she worked in hospitals and clinics and  specialized in mental health. Certified also with the ACLS program, she loves being close to children and parents, taking care of peoples and supporting them. Among her hobbies, she likes gym, travelling, and Korean dramas!

Music & Piano teacher, graduated from the Toho Gakuen Conservatory of Music in Tokyo and the Conservatory of Arts (Hochschule der Künste) in Berlin, Germany, where she obtained her soloist license. She was taught by Mayako Muroi, Hiroko Nakano and Etsuko Tazaki in Tokyo, Georg Sava and György Sebök in Berlin, Claude Helffer and Théodor Paraskiviesko in Paris. She holds a degree in music pedagogy and also teaches chamber music, music analysis, music theory, music history, harmony and counterpoint. She lives and teaches in Japan, Germany and for more than 20 years in France, to students of all ages and in a multicultural atmosphere, in particular at the Ecole de Musique de Fourqueux in St Germain en Laye. She is a competition jury member and prepares her students for competitions. She also performs as a concert soloist, with orchestra and in chamber music, piano-violin, piano-flute. With a strong experience as assistant in preschool and elementary classes at the Lycée International de St Germain en Laye, she also teaches Japanese at EIFJ. Come and join her!

A dynamic and passionate school teacher for 15 years, she has had the chance to work with children of all ages, profiles and backgrounds, rounding out her native French career by teaching abroad on the Asian and African continents. Rich in these very different experiences, she puts her skills at the service of EIFJ and is delighted to learn from her. “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world” and she is honored to be part of it.

Originally from Annecy, France, the teacher turned to the teaching field after obtaining a degree in Applied Foreign Languages. After obtaining a Master in Education and Training, he had the opportunity to work as a school teacher, mainly in elementary classes, reconnecting with his first passion for languages, particularly English and Japanese, while continuing to practice the teaching profession he enjoyed so much. He therefore decided to move to Japan and begin a new mission as a teacher at EIFJ.

A graduate of Nihonjoshi University, the teacher has worked in a private elementary school for fifteen years, seven of them as a director. Having taught her children English and French, with one of her children continuing her studies at a university in Paris, she is convinced that learning in a foreign language, in addition to one's mother tongue, broadens students' personal horizons, and benefits the development of each child, in a context of global cultural plurality. The teacher wishes to confidently accompany each and every one of her EIFJ students, putting her certificates as an educational consultant and school librarian at the service of the school community.

Originally from Switzerland, she grew up partially in Singapore where she learned English before moving back to her country where she acquired French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. She obtained a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in English Literature and Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization. During her studies, she taught English, French and Japanese in various settings to multiple nationalities, levels and ages. She took advantage of the pandemic to acquire a TEFL Certification before leaving for Japan where she became an ESL teacher for children between 3 to 12 years old. She enjoys witnessing her students growth and wishes for them to develop a passion for learning. Her aim is for each of her pupils to feel comfortable in their environment, to let them explore, discover and express themselves freely. Her hobbies are fitness, reading and journaling.

The teacher holds a wealth of teaching knowledge and expertise, having been a teacher and then manager and coordinator in Japan for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Professional Communication and a Master of Education K-12, has been a licensed teacher at Japanese Private Junior High and Senior High Schools since 2010. In 2021, he made the switch to IB obtaining two IB PYP certificates and an IB MYP certificate. He has helped schools prepare for IB registration and developed various curriculums for Kindergarten all the way to Senior High school, and has assisted in founding two schools, an international kindergarten in Gunma and an international school in Minato Ward, Tokyo. He is Australian born of Polish descent, and is well versed with Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). His hobbies are numerous, from DIY to Driving, to full on carpentry, to computers and programming, to Lego and 3D printing, to movies and so much more. He loves technology and enjoys integrating technology into the classroom. However, nothing beats sitting down with a paper book for a quiet read. Has also published a small series of bilingual children's books, which he will one day continue. Learning is his biggest passion, and over the years has not only become a Jack of many Trades, but is a master of all of them. When children are very young, children have an incredible sense of creativity and desire to "give things a go." This is the kind of mindset he lives and breathes, and wishes to maintain in children as they grow into adults.

The teacher was born in Japan and educated in both Japan and the United States. Bilingual in Japanese and English, which enhances her ability to connect with diverse students and families, she has years of experience as a homeroom teacher at international schools and licensed childcare school. As an IB certified teacher, specializing in PYP program, she is well-versed in inquiry-based learning approaches. Valueing student-centered learning and striving to create an environment where children think independently and express their ideas freely, she recently implemented a project where students explored their cultural heritage, fostering both personal identity and global awareness. Her goal is to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude through enjoyable, meaningful experiences, committed to helping students develop an international perspective and grow as responsible global citizens. As a member of EIFJ Tokyo, she is dedicated to supporting each child's growth, and implementing in her class the French Ministry curriculum within the framework of the IB. What she loves the most about teaching is witnessing the moment when a child's eyes light up with understanding and excitement for learning.

From Toulouse, the teacher had the opportunity to travel and live in many different places, including several years in New Caledonia. As a result, he has a great open-mindedness. After graduating from a major Parisian communication school followed by studies in the United States, he moved to Japan where he taught French to a diverse set of students of different ages and levels, as well as History, or Mathematics. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling and is particularly interested in computers. He wishes to bring his expertise in teaching French as a foreign language and new technologies to EIFJ Tokyo.

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Born in Montreal, I completed my education in the French school system up to the end of high school. Subsequently, I earned a Master's degree in Health Sciences from the University of Tokyo. After working for three years in the biomedical field, I am currently pursuing a PhD in ecology and biology. In the past, I have taught English and tutored French, and I aspire to share my knowledge and passions with students. My goal is not only to foster their interest in the subjects but also their creativity and critical thinking, in other words the ability to reflect by themselves. In my free time I enjoy reading novels and books on diverse topics, hiking, chess, entomology, and history.

Originally from Brittany, the teacher first obtained a double Master's degree in the History of International Relations and Political Science at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques - Sciences Po Rennes, before moving to Lyon to take up an LLCER - Japanese Studies degree to pursue his interest in Japanese culture and language, staying on in Lyon to develop his experience as a teacher of French,  History and Geography in local public schools. During his university career, the teacher had the opportunity to spend two years on exchange at Japanese universities. Now back in Japan and teaching at EIFJ, his hobbies include visiting cultural and historical sites, and playing games.

Originally from Toulon in the Var region of France, his passion for Japanese culture began with video games and manga. His fascination with Japan led him to make his dream come true by moving to this country, which perfectly matches his vision of life, both for its culture and its tranquility. Academically, he obtained a Master's degree in Materials Chemistry for Sustainable Development, and had the opportunity to work as a materials engineer at the CNRS in Montpellier. Particularly proficient in science and mathematics, he joined EIFJ to help primary and secondary school pupils develop and consolidate their learning. Parallel to this career, he also worked as a volunteer in a children's hospital, which enabled him to develop a special bond with children's well-being. Apart from his professional career, he is also a keen sportsman, having played club soccer as a teenager. His goal is to live in Japan while pursuing a career in chemistry or one of his other passions.

A graduate of Nihonjoshi University, the teacher has worked in a private elementary school for fifteen years, seven of them as a director. Having taught her children English and French, with one of her children continuing her studies at a university in Paris, she is convinced that learning in a foreign language, in addition to one's mother tongue, broadens students' personal horizons, and benefits the development of each child, in a context of global cultural plurality. The teacher wishes to confidently accompany each and every one of her EIFJ students, putting her certificates as an educational consultant and school librarian at the service of the school community.

Music & Piano teacher, graduated from the Toho Gakuen Conservatory of Music in Tokyo and the Conservatory of Arts (Hochschule der Künste) in Berlin, Germany, where she obtained her soloist license. She was taught by Mayako Muroi, Hiroko Nakano and Etsuko Tazaki in Tokyo, Georg Sava and György Sebök in Berlin, Claude Helffer and Théodor Paraskiviesko in Paris. She holds a degree in music pedagogy and also teaches chamber music, music analysis, music theory, music history, harmony and counterpoint. She lives and teaches in Japan, Germany and for more than 20 years in France, to students of all ages and in a multicultural atmosphere, in particular at the Ecole de Musique de Fourqueux in St Germain en Laye. She is a competition jury member and prepares her students for competitions. She also performs as a concert soloist, with orchestra and in chamber music, piano-violin, piano-flute. With a strong experience as assistant in preschool and elementary classes at the Lycée International de St Germain en Laye, she also teaches Japanese at EIFJ. Come and join her!

From Toulouse, the teacher had the opportunity to travel and live in many different places, including several years in New Caledonia. As a result, he has a great open-mindedness. After graduating from a major Parisian communication school followed by studies in the United States, he moved to Japan where he taught French to a diverse set of students of different ages and levels, as well as History, or Mathematics. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling and is particularly interested in computers. He wishes to bring his expertise in teaching French as a foreign language and new technologies to EIFJ Tokyo.

Born in Toyama, Japan in 1983. A graduate of Musashino Art University's Graduate School of Art and Design, Faculty of Oil Painting. I am active mainly in Tokyo, and my artworks are diverse, including paintings, watercolor drawings, three-dimensional works, and video works. My recent exhibitions include the solo exhibition "Floating cloud" 2022 (Hagiwara Projects). I teach painting and modeling using clay and various other materials! My class will incorporate the history of painting and contemporary art. I can teach drawing and other specialized skills, but first I would like to teach the joy of making something with your own hands and expressing what you come up with. 

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Born and raised in Saitama, the EIFJ Nursery Director brings a wealth of diverse experience to her role. After studying social work and gaining professional experience in various sectors, she pursued specialized training in early childhood education in the United Kingdom, earning a BA in Nursery & Primary Education from a London university. With over 20 years of practical experience in Japanese nursery schools and international kindergartens in Tokyo, including infant care and early childhood education, and a previous tenure at EIFJ in 2021 and 2022, she is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. As the Nursery Director, she leads operations and acts as the liaison with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, ensuring children have every opportunity to thrive within EIFJ's unique educational environment.

Passionate about multilingual education and child development, the French and English-fluent director and childcare expert has dedicated her professional career to creating caring learning environments, where each child can evolve at his or her own pace. As a nursery teacher at a Montessori school in Casablanca, Morocco, she trained for several years in the Montessori philosophy, learning to observe pupils' individual needs, cultivate their autonomy and provide them with a structured framework that fosters their curiosity and self-confidence, offering adapted sensory materials and encouraging active learning. She was also involved in developing teaching aids and regularly observing children's progress, developing skills in management and individualized support. This child-centered approach continues to profoundly influence her teaching practice today. As the French and English director at Tokyo's French-Japanese International Nursery, resident in Japan for several years and with a Master's degree from the Graduate School of International Studies in Culture and Communication at Waseda University, she works to ensure that every child benefits from a stimulating learning environment, where they feel free to explore and develop their potential, striving with the team of experienced nursery teachers to establish a pedagogy based on autonomy, caring and awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. Our aim is to accompany each child on his or her journey towards autonomy and self-fulfillment.

Born in Tokyo, Japan, the Japanese State certified nursery teacher has worked with children aged 0 to 5 for 15 years in Japan and Canada. She as also been studying about supporting children with extra needs and their families. Hoping in the future to gain skills in social working, she is also a mother of a two-year-old girl who enjoys daily nursery life at EIFJ. She loves to try lots of new activities with children, and she is thrilled to be offer the best to EIFJ nursery pupils!

Originally from Northern France, she has always been passionate about working with children, having spent her childhood in the countryside, thriving on contact with nature and the great outdoors. As a teenager, she became a big sister and learned how to take care of a child on a daily basis. This family experience enabled her to develop essential skills, such as listening, patience and caring, as her interest in teaching and working with young children grew. For her studies, she moved to Lille city, and after four years devoted to Japanese language, culture and history as part of a degree in foreign languages, literature and civilizations, she is currently pursuing a master's degree at the Academy of Versailles to become a school teacher, deciding to put her skills into practice at EIFJ, and reside in Tokyo to fully experience this country she had studied about.

Born in Japan's Aichi prefecture, the nursery nurse grew up in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from birth until the age of 12. After returning to Japan, she lived in Tokyo for ten years, where she obtained a French baccalaureate. Wishing to work in the field of early childhood and thus contribute to the well-being and development of children, passionate about traveling and discovering new cultures, trilingual French-English-Japanese, in 2024 she obtained a Canadian diploma as a nursery assistant, then in 2025 the State diploma of nursery childcare worker as well as that of kindergarten teacher, working for the well-being of EIFJ students.

Music & Piano teacher, graduated from the Toho Gakuen Conservatory of Music in Tokyo and the Conservatory of Arts (Hochschule der Künste) in Berlin, Germany, where she obtained her soloist license. She was taught by Mayako Muroi, Hiroko Nakano and Etsuko Tazaki in Tokyo, Georg Sava and György Sebök in Berlin, Claude Helffer and Théodor Paraskiviesko in Paris. She holds a degree in music pedagogy and also teaches chamber music, music analysis, music theory, music history, harmony and counterpoint. She lives and teaches in Japan, Germany and for more than 20 years in France, to students of all ages and in a multicultural atmosphere, in particular at the Ecole de Musique de Fourqueux in St Germain en Laye. She is a competition jury member and prepares her students for competitions. She also performs as a concert soloist, with orchestra and in chamber music, piano-violin, piano-flute. With a strong experience as assistant in preschool and elementary classes at the Lycée International de St Germain en Laye, she also teaches Japanese at EIFJ. Come and join her!

Tomoko Noda has been teaching violin in English over 25 years to foreign children living in Japan, ranging from 4 years old. A mother, the teacher offers lessons also in Japanese, to adults as well. Always cheerful, kind and happy, her students enjoy learning violin, offering also beginner level piano lessons. Activ solo violinist, orchestra player, ensemble player, Noda sensei provides lessons for ABRSM test at any levels (among her students, one passed an audition to join the Owners Orchestra 2021, 2022 and 2023, another has been admitted at the Bolzano Music Conservatory in Italy). A school orchestra concert mistress, Noda sensei obtained a Master degree from the University of Miami, a Bachelor degree from the University of Tamagawa, studied two years in Belgium and received a Certificate of music teaching.

Born in Tokyo, the professor of saxophone started living in France after graduating from Shobi University., studying the saxophone for five years with Jérôme Laran at the Conservatory of Aulnay-sous-Bois, and at the Conservatory in Paris. At the conservatory, she was amazed that many children study the saxophone. In Japan, one usually starts the saxophone from the age of 12 in the college harmony orchestras, there aren't many teachers to teach in college, and therefore students often have to learn on their own, whereas in France, one starts the conservatory from the age of 8 and with a teacher. She is passionate in teaching to children and adults, bringing French musical education of the saxophone to Japan.

Originally from Yokohama, a graduate of Seisen University, Tomoko Suzuki started ballet at the age of three and continued her training in the UK at the Royal Academy of Dance before becoming a ballet teacher. A member of the Japan Ballet Association and the Kanawaga Art Association, she runs a ballet school in Tokyo and performs regularly at concerts. The EIFJ is very honored to welcome Tomoko Suzuki, who is delighted to offer dance classes to all our students!

Born in Tokyo, started playing the piano since 4 years old. Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music with a bachelor (composition, arrangement, solfège, DTM). Worked as the music crew of company, pianist and arranger. During living in Cambodia (2014-2021), she worked in music school and taught many students of various nationalities and generations. Her method focuses on developing students’ ability of score reading and creativity along their interests. Also she experienced participating in Phnom Penh International music festivals and other concerts, collaborating with voice/instruments, and instructing many choirs including international opera performances. She continues performing all kinds of music with certificate of Rockschool graded exam grade 8 (piano).

Music & Piano teacher, graduated from the Toho Gakuen Conservatory of Music in Tokyo and the Conservatory of Arts (Hochschule der Künste) in Berlin, Germany, where she obtained her soloist license. She was taught by Mayako Muroi, Hiroko Nakano and Etsuko Tazaki in Tokyo, Georg Sava and György Sebök in Berlin, Claude Helffer and Théodor Paraskiviesko in Paris. She holds a degree in music pedagogy and also teaches chamber music, music analysis, music theory, music history, harmony and counterpoint. She lives and teaches in Japan, Germany and for more than 20 years in France, to students of all ages and in a multicultural atmosphere, in particular at the Ecole de Musique de Fourqueux in St Germain en Laye. She is a competition jury member and prepares her students for competitions. She also performs as a concert soloist, with orchestra and in chamber music, piano-violin, piano-flute. With a strong experience as assistant in preschool and elementary classes at the Lycée International de St Germain en Laye, she also teaches Japanese at EIFJ. Come and join her!

Born in Outaouais, Canada, he graduated from University Laval, a major in Theatre and a minor in other arts. Consequently, during his training, he was able to touch on literary and visual art, as well as music. Over the last 15 years, he has worked in the cultural field in the two oldest theatres in Canada and then with young adults and artists at the National Theater School of Canada. In the meantime, he has taught teenagers aged 12 to 17 to create multiple musical theatre plays. Relocating in Japan for his spouse's career, he offers his essentials skills to EIFJ students.

Kim Won Song was born in Tokyo, Japan. Starting on guitar at the age of 15. He started playing Jazz, Rock, and Brazilian music in Tokyo. And, he succeed live tour in Seoul, Korea in 2008, in Annecy France in 2011. He released his new album 「The Way Of The Light」with the representative young jazz musicians of Japan.

Saori sensei started her ballet training at age 3 in Mie Prefecture, Japan. She then continued her training at the London Studio Centre in London from 2004 to 2007, where she completed her Ballet Advanced 1 & 2 of the Royal Academy of Dance. Upon returning to Tokyo in 2008, Saori began her professional dance career at Tokyo Disney Resort. She continued performing in many shows throughout both Tokyo Disney Land and Tokyo Disney Sea, including Parade, Castle shows, Mystic Rhythms and One Man’s Dream II until 2019. Whilst performing at Tokyo Disney Resort, Saori taught classical ballet to all ages from kindergarten to adults of all levels. Dancing with music is so much fun. It also develops a sense of rhythm, flexibility, and balance. Saori would be happy if she could convey the fun and charm of dancing to as many children as possible.  Let's move our bodies together and dance energetically!

Originally from Toulon in the Var region of France, his passion for Japanese culture began with video games and manga. His fascination with Japan led him to make his dream come true by moving to this country, which perfectly matches his vision of life, both for its culture and its tranquility. Academically, he obtained a Master's degree in Materials Chemistry for Sustainable Development, and had the opportunity to work as a materials engineer at the CNRS in Montpellier. Particularly proficient in science and mathematics, he joined EIFJ to help primary and secondary school pupils develop and consolidate their learning. Parallel to this career, he also worked as a volunteer in a children's hospital, which enabled him to develop a special bond with children's well-being. Apart from his professional career, he is also a keen sportsman, having played club soccer as a teenager. His goal is to live in Japan while pursuing a career in chemistry or one of his other passions.

Experienced triathlete, Adrien is a big fan of all sports. Football has been a part of his life since his childhood. Engineer before, he has been moving to Tokyo to follow his wife’s work opportunity. He now splits his time between his daughters, his self-training and Japanese learning. Adrien hopes to give his taste for effort to the young players of Hexagon FC & Multisport.

A native of Seine-et-Marne near Paris, he is Franco-Moroccan and grew up with a dual culture. After graduating with a Bac STI2D in architecture and construction, he decided to start working at the age of 18. Passionate about handball, soccer and other sports, he began coaching boys and girls aged 11 to 17, as well as the senior girls' team. His commitment led him to obtain a level 2 handball coaching diploma. At the same time, he worked as an activity leader for the Association Sports Loisirs Pour Tous, supervising children aged 3 to 17. After passing his BAFA (brevet d'aptitude aux fonctions d'animateur), then his BAFD (brevet d'aptitude aux fonctions de directeur), he took on the responsibility of managing leisure centers and organizing vacation stays, enabling him to pass on his passion for sport and everyday life to the younger generation. At the age of 28, he decided to leave everything behind to live in Japan, where he studied the language and met his wife. Outside work, he is passionate about board games, role-playing and all kinds of sports.

IGS Academy is an international sport academy based in Ota-ku (Kamata, Ikegami) and Toshima-ku (Ikebukuro), striving to deliver international standard curriculums to students through various sports activities here in Japan, and through our educational policy that places importance on meeting people to deepen understanding of the differences in culture, religion, tradition, and language through cross-cultural exchange with foreigners living in Japan. We strongly believe that nurturing children in this way will be a crucial step forward to solve international social problems in the future!