KAIS International School

• Curriculum

  AP · American

• Ages

  Ages 3–18

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-27 school year

One-off costs

Enrolment fee

JPY 400,000

Capital levy

JPY 400,000

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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Accreditations

CIS

Memberships

COIS

• Additional learning support

  Students can complete assignments at school with teacher support in a Homework Lab or Study Hall. Small classes provide individual support.

  • Homework Lab
  • Study Hall

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• School day structure

  During Project Weeks, regular classes pause so students can focus on major projects for events such as science or humanities fairs.

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• House system

  Students belong to one of four houses named after Japanese mythological creatures. Competition and collaboration build bonds across the year.

  • Seiryu
  • Byakko
  • Suzaku
  • Genbu

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• Governance and ownership

  A Board of Trustees shapes the school's vision, policies and strategy. The school operates under the parent company Kikokushijo Academy.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  Early Learning is play-based and inquiry-led, using specific programmes for reading, mathematics, and science and social studies.

  • IEYC
  • Jolly Phonics
  • Singapore Math (Dimensions Math, Math in Focus)

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• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Early Learning includes a social-emotional programme teaching empathy, emotional regulation and problem-solving through age-appropriate discussions and activities.

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• English as an additional language (EAL)

  For students learning English fundamentals, the school uses an English-only environment to build speaking skills quickly.

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• Safeguarding

  Recruitment follows child-protection recommendations, staff follow school safeguarding procedures, and a child safeguarding trustee is in place.

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• History

  Started in 2006 as a high school, added elementary and middle school in 2014, and now serves Pre-K through Grade 12.

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• Sports facilities

  Sports use the school's own space, such as table tennis, with swimming lessons at a nearby sports and fitness centre.

  • Table tennis
  • Four square
  • Swimming lessons (nearby centre)

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• Academic and intellectual

  Academic co-curriculars include robotics, Model UN, history bowl, broadcasting and the school newspaper.

  • Robotics
  • Model UN
  • History bowl
  • Broadcasting
  • School newspaper

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• Arts and creative

  Arts and music activities are available, including manga drawing and filmmaking electives.

  • Music
  • Manga drawing
  • Filmmaking

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Admissions

  Steps: tour or contact, create an online account, submit the application and documents, document screening, a trial day with placement tests, then an acceptance review.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

1-6-8 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 152-0031