Tokyo International School (TIS)

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2-13-6 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047

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Tokyo International School (TIS)

Tokyo International School (TIS) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving a highly diverse international community in Tokyo. With 380+ students representing over 60 nationalities, the school is characterised by the absence of any dominant nationality or culture, creating a genuinely global learning environment where diversity is a core educational strength. Founded in 1994 as Tokyo International School Preschool with just five students, TIS was established to serve the needs of mobile expatriate families by providing an education grounded in transferable skills, values, and concepts for a rapidly changing world. The school became authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in 2005, followed by the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in 2007. In August 2025, TIS introduced Grade 11, with Grade 12 scheduled to open in the 2026–2027 school year, completing its pathway to a full secondary offering. In August 2026, TIS will relocate to a new, purpose-built campus in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, one of Japan’s most innovative urban developments. As the international K–12 school within JR’s Zero Carbon–focused precinct, TIS will place students at the centre of a living model of sustainability, smart technology, and future urban design. Guided by IB principles, TIS fosters open-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and respect for multiple perspectives, enabling students to learn with and from one another. Through its international curriculum, diverse community, and future-ready campus, Tokyo International School prepares learners to thrive as thoughtful, globally engaged citizens.

Academic Excellence

Tokyo International School is a fully authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a complete IB continuum that supports students from early primary through secondary education. In Kindergarten to Grade 5, TIS delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) to a close-knit primary community of around 230 students. Designed for learners aged 5 to 11, the PYP places students at the centre of the learning process, recognising them as active agents and partners in their education. With two classes per grade level, the programme emphasises inquiry, relationships, and community, building strong academic foundations alongside social and emotional growth. For Grades 6 to 10, approximately 160 students follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Entering at age 11 and completing the programme at age 16, students engage in a challenging, concept-driven curriculum that encourages initiative, responsibility, and ownership of learning. The MYP continues TIS’s focus on student agency, critical thinking, and internationally minded education. TIS is also authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with students entering at age 16. Grade 12 is scheduled to open in the 2026–2027 school year, completing the school’s full IB pathway. This full IB authorisation reflects Tokyo International School’s commitment to high-quality, rigorous, and globally focused education—preparing students to thrive academically and contribute meaningfully in an interconnected world.

Beyond Classroom

At Tokyo International School, the Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme meaningfully extends learning beyond the school day, giving students of all ages opportunities to build confidence, character, and skills through purposeful engagement. As a proud member of the Kanto Plain Association for Secondary Schools (KPASS), TIS offers Upper School students the chance to compete and collaborate with other international schools across the greater Tokyo area. Participation spans competitive sports, fine arts festivals, and academic challenges, fostering leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding. Creative and Performing Arts Creative clubs provide supportive spaces where students explore identity and self-expression through Manga Drawing, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery Making, and Sewing. Music and movement offerings—such as Violin, Dance, and Hip Hop Dance—develop both performance skills and confidence through collaboration and disciplined practice. Lower School Activities (K–Grade 5) Programmes focus on exploration, enjoyment, and foundational skill-building: • Multi-Sports to sample a range of games in a non-competitive setting • Introductory Team & Movement through Futsal and Basketball • Wellness & Discipline via Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido • Rock Climbing to build strength, problem-solving, and confidence in a safe environment Upper School Sports & Outdoor Education Older students develop advanced skills and resilience through: • Team & Court Sports including Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, and Table Tennis • Fitness & Discipline through Tae Kwon Do and structured physical conditioning • Outdoor Education & Adventure such as hiking, snowshoeing, camping, and advanced rock climbing, promoting teamwork, leadership, and environmental awareness Students benefit from excellent on-campus facilities, including an indoor gymnasium, outdoor track and field spaces, specialist gymnastics equipment, and a dedicated rock-climbing wall—ensuring every learner can stay active, challenged, and engaged beyond the classroom.