Canadian International School
- Canadian
- IB PYP
- AP
Per yearabout USD 14.9K–18.4K
JPY 2.35M–2.9M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
International school in Tokyo offering Kindergarten to Grade 12. It blends the Canadian curriculum with IB Primary Years Programme elements and an international perspective, across campuses in Nakameguro and Osaki.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
Canadian · IB PYP · AP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1999
- School day
- 08:30-15:20
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 4 & 5 | JPY 2,350,000≈ USD 14.9K |
| Grade 1 - Grade 5 | JPY 2,650,000≈ USD 16.8K |
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | JPY 2,800,000≈ USD 17.7K |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | JPY 2,900,000≈ USD 18.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 4 & 5 | JPY 2,350,000 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Grade 1 - Grade 5 | JPY 2,650,000 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | JPY 2,800,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.4K) |
Source: school website (cisjapan.net) · checked 2026-11-08 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian International School (this school) | JPY 2,350,000 (about USD 14.9K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.4K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Tokyo International School | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) | JPY 3,400,000 (about USD 21.5K) |
Source: school website (cisjapan.net) · checked 2026-11-08 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 35,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 600,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4, 9
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Science labs
- Music room
- Art room
- Outdoor play area
Arts
- Music
- Art
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers an English language support programme: an April intake and immersion track, summer sessions, and small-group support during the school year.
- English Language Support
- April Intake Program
- Summer School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the Prince Edward Island (Canada) curriculum and is accredited by that province.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Lessons start at 8:30 am and end between 3:00 and 3:20 pm depending on grade, with 190 instructional days a year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Founded in 1999 by two of its current directors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Combines the Canadian curriculum with IB PYP. High school uses a credit system requiring 20 course credits to graduate.
- Canadian (PEI) curriculum
- IB PYP
- AP exams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Graduates from 2020 to 2025 progressed to universities in Canada, Japan, the United States, the UK and elsewhere.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Provides social-emotional counselling for K-12 students and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Supports students learning English as an additional language through embedded class placement and small-group lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A guidance counsellor offers in-person or Zoom sessions, bookable in advance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1999, received final IB PYP authorisation in 2009, and is recognised by Japan's education ministry.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A three-building campus a short walk from Osaki station, with technology labs, a science lab, a resource centre and indoor and outdoor play areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has technology labs, a science laboratory, a resource centre, and music and art areas.
- Technology labs
- Science laboratory
- Resource centre
- Music and art areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Languages
Language provision
Lessons are taught in English, and high school includes a Japanese course.
- English
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Runs an April to June English immersion programme for new students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by Prince Edward Island, by WASC from kindergarten to Grade 12, and by IB PYP from kindergarten to Grade 5.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Grades 2 to 12 sit entrance tests and K3 to Grade 1 have an oral interview. New students join in April and September.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
5-8-20 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo (Osaki main office and kindergarten)
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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