Hello and Welcome to the Gakuen!
The School Year
Classes are held from September through May, covering 3 quarters. For the detailed calendar, please see here. For more information about available classes and content, please see here.
Tuition for 2026-2027
Annual tuition for 1 child paid in 3 quarters is:
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$253.33 per trimester
Discounts are given to families with multiple children enrolled. Discounts for upfront payment are as follows:
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10% discount for 2nd child ($228 per trimester)
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15% discount for every additional child over the 2nd ($215.33 per trimester)
If full-year tuition is paid upfront, there is a $50 per student discount:
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$710/year - 1 student
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$1,344/year - 2 children
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$1,940/year - 3 children
Other fees:
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$40 per student annual school supply fee
Refunds:
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Annual payments: Tuition is refundable up to the second week of instruction after the beginning of the school year
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Trimester payments: Tuition is refundable up to the second week of instruction after the beginning of the trimester
Additionally, all families are required to become members of the Diablo Japanese American (JA) Club. One-time initiation fees are $100, with annual dues of $40. There are up to 11 affiliate clubs members of your family can join with annual JA Club membership.
By joining the JA Club, you can join other organizations. These fees are due at the time of registration.
Enrollment Information for 2026-2027
(For a new student, please contact us!)
March 18
April 22
May 1
May 7
May 9
Sept 12
Current student re-enrollment opens
Re-enrollment closes
New student enrollment begins
First installment tuition due for current families
Gakugeikai & Beginning of Summer Break
First day of class for 2026-27 School Year!