Our school has a proud heritage that dates back to 2007 in Shibuya and continues with our recent move to Shinagawa Seaside in June 2018 to accommodate our growth. As an IB Continuum School authorized to implement Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, we are committed to fostering the holistic development of our students. Our aim is to cultivate internationally minded individuals who champion global citizenship, empathy, and contribute to fostering world peace.
Within our nurturing, English-speaking environment, our students benefit from an exceptional 1:6 teacher-student ratio, a stark departure from larger, less personalized educational settings. Our spacious campus features expansive classrooms, a well-equipped gym, and an inviting playground, providing a balanced and enriching learning environment. Moreover, our proximity to outdoor amenities such as the Samezu Soccer Ground, Samezu Park, and Konami Sports Club further enhances our students’ experiences.
At SIS, our teachers design activities that empower students’ academic achievement and foster a love for continual learning, while promoting social development through mixed-age group interactions in the After School Program. We create an inclusive environment that embraces students’ diverse needs and backgrounds, offering personalized instruction through a high teacher-to-student ratio. Our curriculum follows the five essential elements of the International Baccalaureate—Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Conceptual Understanding, and Action. With a focus on community, SIS encourages collaboration and open communication between staff, parents, and students, with active parent participation in various school activities.
Throughout the academic year, our calendar brims with diverse events, including International Children’s Day, Sports Day, Literacy Week, STEAM Day, Japanese Cultural Day, Celebrations of Learning, and our School Performance, fostering a vibrant and engaging school community.
Our collaborative ethos extends to our thriving Parent Teacher Association, which works closely with our administration to support our students’ journeys. Additionally, our After School Program (ASP) offers a plethora of enriching activities—from robotics and dance to swimming and karate—tailored to our students’ interests and held on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 15:15 to 16:00. Led by our dedicated SIS teachers and community members, these activities rotate to accommodate evolving preferences and resources.
Description
Our Mission
SIS equips well-rounded individuals with the skills, international-mindedness, and critical awareness needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully in an ever-evolving global community.
Our Vision
At SIS, our vision is to foster a vibrant, multicultural community, empowering students to contribute to a more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and collaboration.
Day school tuition$14000 - $16300 USD
Grades for day schoolPre-K/Reception - 12th Grade/Year 13
Scholarships AvailableNo
Number of Students440
Year founded2007
Boarding school tuitionNo Information
CurriculaIB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
TypeCo-ed
Accreditations
IB PYP/MYP/DP Authorized CIS Member School Tokyo Association of International Preschools Ninkagai-Hoikuen
Tuition
Preschool-Kindergarten
Term 1: 875,000 JPY
Term 2: 675,000 JPY
Term 3: 675,000 JPY
Grades 1-5
Term 1: 850,000 JPY
Term 2: 750,000 JPY
Term 3: 750,000 JPY
Secondary School (Grade 6-10)**
Term 1: 950,000 JPY
Term 2: 750,000 JPY
Term 3: 750,000 JPY
Secondary School (Grade 11-12)
Term 1: 950,000 JPY
Term 2: 800,000 JPY
Term 3: 800,000 JPY
Curricula
Primary: IB Primary Years Program Middle School: IB Middle Years Program High School: IP Diploma Program
2. After we receive all of the required documents (birth certificate/passport, report cards, recommendation letter) and the application fee payment, we will start the document screening process.
3. You will be invited to the student assessment (Online MAP test and in-person/online student interview) and online parent interview only if your application is successful.
4. Admission results will be sent to you within 1- 2 weeks after the assessment date.
Submitted application form and supporting documents will be first screened
Students may be invited to the trial lesson, MAP test assessment, and interview depending on the screening result
Eligible students must go through a trial class or an individual interview in order to be accepted into SIS
Students will be assessed for their English level to determine whether they require EAL support or not
All parents must sit the enrollment interview, which is to ensure the school’s philosophy and programs match the parent's educational beliefs and expectations
First application deadlineN/A
Second application deadlineN/A
Students can join after the academic year beginsYes
Waiting ListYes
Application fee (domestic)$30000 USD
Waiting List
For all applicants accepted into our school, if the class that they are applying for is at full capacity, the applicant will be registered on our waiting pool. The waiting pool is not ranked. If spaces become available, the Committee will reconsider the candidates based on the balance of the class in terms of gender, nationality, English proficiency, siblings etc. Due to this reason we cannot estimate when an applicant will be selected from the waiting pool.
Our waiting pool is valid for two years.
Academics
Assigns homeworkYes
Use of technology in the classroomYes
Language of instructionEnglish, Japanese
Gifted and talented student supportNo
Learning supportYes
Native English teachersYes
Languages taughtEnglish, Japanese
Examinations available
Use of technology in the classroom
Ipads and Computers supplied until Grade 5 From Grade 6: Students will need to bring their own computers
Learning Support
English as an Additional Language Support Phased Japanese Support Math Support SEN Support
500,000 JPY per year payable in three installments. ELC students don’t require it. (except Kindergarten)
Languages Taught
Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Turkish taught in the Afterschool Program
School Life
Bus serviceYes
School provides lunchYes
Bus Service
We offer a school bus service primarily for preschool and primary school students, with limited availability for secondary students. Buses are equipped with seat belts, GPS tracking, and emergency supplies, with bus attendants ensuring safe transportation. Students living within the current designated bus routes can request this service.
