India International School in Japan
- Montessori
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 3.79K–7.58K
JPY 600K–1.2M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
India International School in Japan (IISJ) is a CBSE school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Tokyo, designated as an International School by MEXT.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Montessori · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Founded
- 2004
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Entry process
- Interview
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
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 | JPY 600,000≈ USD 3.79K |
| 1-8 | JPY 600,000≈ USD 3.79K |
| 9 | JPY 600,000≈ USD 3.79K |
| 10-12 | JPY 1,200,000≈ USD 7.58K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | JPY 600,000 (about USD 3.79K) |
| 1-8 | JPY 600,000 (about USD 3.79K) |
| 9 | JPY 600,000 (about USD 3.79K) |
| 10-12 | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) |
Source: school website (iisjapan.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| India International School in Japan (this school) | JPY 600,000 (about USD 3.79K) | JPY 1,200,000 (about USD 7.58K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| The British School in Tokyo | JPY 2,960,000 (about USD 18.7K) | JPY 3,070,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
| St. Mary's International School | JPY 2,860,000 (about USD 18.1K) | JPY 3,050,000 (about USD 19.3K) |
Source: school website (iisjapan.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · Montessori
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Sports field
Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Futsal
- Table Tennis
Arts
- Arts & Crafts
- Choir
- Drawing
- Dance
After-school activities
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Futsal
- Table Tennis
- Arts & Crafts
- Choir
- Drawing
- Dance
- Green Club
- Hibiki
- Model UN
- Olympiads
- Service Club
- Speech and Debate
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
The school runs bus routes across several Tokyo areas, listed by route.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Separate winter and summer uniforms apply, and PE uniforms must also be bought. Uniforms can be purchased from the School Shop.
- Winter uniform
- Summer uniform
- PE uniform
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the CBSE curriculum adapted to Japan, emphasising understanding, application, critical thinking and communication over rote learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2004 as the oldest school in Japan serving the Indian diaspora, and an IB candidate school since 2013.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Large campuses with science labs, libraries, gyms and playgrounds.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has gyms and playgrounds, and holds Sports Days in Tokyo and Yokohama.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes science labs and libraries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include Olympiads, Model UN, Speech and Debate, STEM and Vedic Math.
- Olympiads
- Model UN
- Speech and Debate
- STEM
- Vedic Math
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs include arts and crafts, choir, drawing and dance.
- Arts & Crafts
- Choir
- Drawing
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service-oriented clubs include a Green Club and a Service Club.
- Green Club
- Service Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership roles include Student Council, Model UN, Speech and Debate and the student newspaper, which the school says can help university applications.
- Student Council
- Model UN
- Speech and Debate
- Hibiki (student newspaper)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Athletic clubs include badminton, basketball, cricket, futsal and table tennis.
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Futsal
- Table Tennis
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is required in senior secondary, and Japanese language is available as an elective subject.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Designated as an International School by MEXT and recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online only; accepted candidates receive an email to arrange an interview with parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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