Tokyo International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 19.6K–21.5K
JPY 3.1M–3.4M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit International Baccalaureate World School in central Tokyo serving the expatriate community, from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
500
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- K – Grade 10
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1994
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
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 – Grade 2 | JPY 3,100,000≈ USD 19.6K |
| Grade 3 – Grade 5 | JPY 3,200,000≈ USD 20.2K |
| Grade 6 – Grade 9 | JPY 3,300,000≈ USD 20.8K |
| Grade 10 – Grade 12 | JPY 3,400,000≈ USD 21.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten – Grade 2 | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Grade 3 – Grade 5 | JPY 3,200,000 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Grade 6 – Grade 9 | JPY 3,300,000 (about USD 20.8K) |
| Grade 10 – Grade 12 | JPY 3,400,000 (about USD 21.5K) |
Source: school website (tokyois.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo International School (this school) | JPY 3,100,000 (about USD 19.6K) | JPY 3,400,000 (about USD 21.5K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Shinagawa International School | JPY 2,575,000 (about USD 16.3K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| St. Mary's International School | JPY 2,860,000 (about USD 18.1K) | JPY 3,050,000 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
Source: school website (tokyois.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 400,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 1,000,000
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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 MYPOffered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
Arts
- Visual art
- Music
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Visual Art
- Music
- Theatre
- Sports & Activities
- KPASS Activities
- Beyond The Bell
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS, JCIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Inclusive framework offering in-class support, small groups and one-on-one sessions from a Learning Support team, with accommodations such as extended time.
- In-class support
- Small group instruction
- One-on-one sessions
- Extended time
- Assistive technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Operates seven school buses plus after-school bus services.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Non-profit school governed by a board of seven community volunteers who hire the Head, approve strategy and policy, and oversee finances.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Delivers IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, cross-referenced to US and Australian standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counselling team supports social and emotional health, helping students build self-awareness, manage emotions, form relationships and make responsible decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
New English learners get in-class support, small groups and extra English lessons. Admission of such students depends on the current cohort's language makeup.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Started as a pre-school in 1994, added primary and middle years, then grades 10 and 11 in 2024–25. A move to a new campus in Takanawa is planned for 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A multicultural community of about seventy nationalities, described as family-like, where everyone has a voice regardless of position.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The TIS Family Community is the parents' association, which all parents join automatically. It runs events, fundraising, settling-in support and volunteering.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
Sports and activities are part of the after-school programme, and upper school students compete with other Tokyo international schools through KPASS.
- Sports & Activities
- KPASS competitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Visual art, music and theatre programmes offer creative expression and performance experience, including after-school activities.
- Visual Art
- Music
- Theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Instruction and parent communication are in English, and parents must speak English. Other students study Japanese alongside.
- English
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Accredited by CIS and NEASC, and authorised as an IB World School for its programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Apply via inquiry and application forms. Kindergarten uses screening sessions, most other grades have rolling admissions, and siblings get priority if they meet criteria.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
No numbered waitlist. Complete applications can be placed in a wait pool and selected when criteria and seats allow.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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