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TAIP connects international preschools, kindergartens, and education partners across Tokyo and beyond. Membership brings professional development, networking opportunities, and visibility for your organization—plus access to our annual Fall Conference, specialized workshops, and member resources.
Membership Tiers
Preschools in the greater Tokyo area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Saitama & Chiba)
- Link on TAIP website and membership certificate
- Email notifications of news and events
- Access to TAIP Media Room with live streamed and recorded professional development materials
- Director or Designated Representative may attend board meetings, vote, and be nominated to serve as an officer
- Members of institution may attend workshops and seminars at member rates
Preschools outside the greater Tokyo area
- Link on TAIP website and membership certificate
- Email notifications of news and events
- Access to TAIP Media Room with live streamed and recorded professional development materials
- Director or Designated Representative may attend board meetings and vote
- Members of institution may attend workshops and seminars at member rates
Any other institution or corporation interested in supporting the association
- Link on TAIP website and membership certificate
- If educational association or institution, any member of the organization may attend workshops and seminars at member rates
- If publishing company or other supporting organization, may be invited to exhibit or present at conferences or workshops at an extra charge depending on audience size and venue
- Designated representative may attend general membership meetings and may be nominated to serve as co-Director member of the board, or serve on committees set up by the board
Any person interested in supporting the association
- May attend workshops and seminars at member rates
- May attend general membership meetings and may be nominated to serve as co-Director member of the board, or serve on committees set up by the board
For more detail on membership levels, please refer to our TAIP Constitution.
How to Join
To become a member of TAIP, complete our online membership application. Here's what happens next:
- Submit your application: Complete the membership application form.
- Review: The TAIP President will review your submission.
- Acceptance: Upon acceptance, you will receive a welcome letter and instructions to pay dues.
- Access: Once payment is received, you'll receive membership information. Schools, Satellite, and Associate Members gain access to the Members Section and can apply to attend workshops. Individual Members receive a Membership Number for workshop registration.
Questions?
For any questions regarding your TAIP membership application or payment, please contact us:
- General Email: [email protected]
- TAIP President: Kenn Gale – [email protected]
- TAIP Treasurer: Puteri Zailin – [email protected]
- Executive Secretary: Kenji Szczepanski – [email protected]
Policies
Refund and Dispute Policy
- Refunds: As a non-profit organization, membership fees for the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) are non-refundable once processed. If you believe there has been an error in your payment, please contact us at [email protected] within 7 days of the transaction.
- Disputes: For any payment disputes or discrepancies, please contact us directly so we can resolve the issue promptly. We will investigate all disputes and work with you to find a fair resolution.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your TAIP membership at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that since membership fees are non-refundable, cancellation will not result in a refund of any fees already paid. Your membership benefits will continue until the end of the current membership period.
Regarding the Invoice System
TAIP is not a registered entity under the JCT Qualified Invoice System. Therefore, please note that we cannot issue a qualified invoice with a qualified invoice number.
Please see our Commerce Disclosure (特定商取引法に基づく表記) page for more information.