Global Indian International School, Tokyo
- Montessori
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 7.27K–10.7K
JPY 1.15M–1.7M · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
GIIS Tokyo is an international school in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, offering education from nursery to Grade 12 across four campuses. Curricula include Montessori, IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes, Cambridge, and CBSE. The school provides English-language support for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Montessori · IB PYP · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,400
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 2002
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
JPY 1.15M–1.7M
about USD 7.27K–10.7K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Nursery | JPY 312,189 |
| K1 | JPY 345,402 |
| K2 | JPY 345,402 |
| K3 | JPY 378,616 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 40,000
- Uniform
- JPY 90,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-09-19, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-01, 2026-07-24, 2026-07-18
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · Montessori · IGCSE
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)Offered
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
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Additional English support runs alongside the regular curriculum, with individual assessment during admissions.
- ELPP
- AEPP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Runs the Indian CBSE curriculum alongside international curricula.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Each campus is reached by metro station and local bus routes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the Global Schools Foundation group, with GSF management and an advisory board listed on the site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers Montessori, IB PYP, CBSE, Cambridge and IB Diploma pathways, with switching possible at natural grade breaks.
- Global Montessori Plus
- IB Primary Years Programme
- CBSE
- Cambridge Lower Secondary
- Cambridge IGCSE
- IB Diploma Programme
- ELPP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Lists university destinations for graduates in Japan and abroad, and mentions CBSE exam results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The 9GEMS framework develops academics, creativity, wellbeing, leadership and life skills together.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English support helps students from non-English-speaking backgrounds adjust and progress academically.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2002 and has operated for over 20 years; a 2020 CBSE overseas school ranking is noted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Holds parent engagement events and community information sessions, including sessions for the Indian community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Has science and technology labs, robotics and AI programmes, and digitally enhanced classrooms.
- Science and technology labs
- Robotics and AI programmes
- Digitally enhanced classrooms
- Montessori learning spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities cover sports, music, dance, clubs and competitions.
- Music
- Dance
- Clubs
- Competitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Runs leadership, teamwork and communication activities to build student confidence.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Lists the Deming Prize and describes the 9GEMS framework as award-winning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
An authorised IB World School, and states inclusion in Japan's MEXT foreign education system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Campus tours are free, with admissions counselling and application forms available on the site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Merit, talent, sports and means-based scholarships for Grades 1 to 12, including IB Diploma students.
- Sadako Ogata Merit-Cum-Means
- Global FUTURE-READY Merit
- GIIS Global Sports
- 9GEMS Holistic Development
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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