Around 35,000 Japanese nationals live in London, with the largest concentration in Ealing and Acton (West London), served by the Japanese community hub around Acton High Street.
Japanese families typically seek schools with strong academic expectations, clear structure, and a disciplined learning environment — all of which align well with Outstanding UK state schools. Ealing is the natural first choice given the established Japanese community in Acton, including access to the Japanese Saturday school (Hoshuko). Schools in Ealing consistently perform above the London average at KS2. Japanese children often excel academically once they develop English fluency — typically 6-18 months in a supportive school environment.
Eiwa Gakuen — Japanese Saturday school (Acton) · JET Programme community · Japan Society London