Tsukuba International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 9.85K
JPY 1.56M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Independent non-profit IB World School in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 on a forested campus. Single class per grade, about 300 students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
300
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 33
- Founded
- 1992
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (all grades) | JPY 1,560,000≈ USD 9.85K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba International School (this school) | JPY 1,560,000 (about USD 9.85K) | JPY 1,560,000 (about USD 9.85K) |
| One World International School Tsukuba | JPY 1,134,000 (about USD 7.16K) | JPY 1,455,000 (about USD 9.19K) |
Source: school website (tis.ac.jp) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 20,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
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 2026-11-01)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test, Map
- Financial aid
- Yes
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
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Basketball
- Playing fields
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Design
After-school activities
- After School Care
Upcoming events
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
Five school buses serve many stops in Tsukuba and Tsuchiura. Delays are notified to parents by email list.
- 5 buses
- Bus alert mailing list
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Independent non-profit school run by Tsukuba Global Academy. Ibaraki Prefecture recognised the operator as a school corporation in 2009.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Full IB continuum school offering PYP, MYP and DP, with authorisation years listed for each programme.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Safeguarding
Child protection policies follow the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Japanese law. Abuse and neglect are not tolerated, and staff must report suspicions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1992. Authorised for PYP in 2011, MYP in 2014 and DP in 2017.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Small inclusive community with a single class per grade. Staff tenure is long, so teachers know students over many years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Forested natural campus with a library. Facilities are shown in a video during information sessions.
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Accreditations
CIS accredited since 2018, with a combined CIS and IB evaluation planned for 2024. Member of JCIS, IBAJ and EARCOS.
- CIS
- IB
- JCIS
- IBAJ
- EARCOS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Steps are eligibility check, waiting pool check, expression of interest, information session, then application with interview and placement tests. Admissions office is closed in July and August.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
As of 30 June 2026, places exist in PK1, PK2, Grades 6 and 7. Waiting pools exist for Kindergarten to Grade 5 and Grades 8 to 10. No places in Grade 11.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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