Tokyo International Public School

The campus is located at 2-13-6 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, in central Tokyo's Minami-Azabu district. The area is known for its expatriate community and its placement in Tokyo's embassy district. It is accessible by public transport, with Shirokane Takanawa Station (Namboku Line/Mita Line, Exit 4) about a 7-minute walk and Azabu Juban Station (Namboku Line/Oedo Line, Exit 1) about a 15-minute walk.

The school operates as an IB World School offering Kindergarten through Grade 11, with Grade 12 planned for the 2026/27 academic year. It is organized into Lower School and Upper School divisions aligned to the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Tokyo International School is a co-educational day school.

The student body represents over 70 nationalities; no single nationality accounts for more than 20% of students. The largest represented nationalities are the United States and Japan, with total enrollment around 380 students (as reported by the international-schools data).

An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports new English learners, and a Learning Support Team provides differentiated instruction for students with identified learning needs (subject to available resources).

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school serves a diverse international community representing many nationalities.

There is no stated religious affiliation; the school operates as a secular international program.

The school week runs Monday to Friday. Students may be on campus from 8:00, classes run 8:10–15:20, and co-curricular activities run 15:30–17:30.

The school operates seven school buses and after-school buses to support transport.

Tokyo International School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18, with Grade 11 currently offered and Grade 12 scheduled to open in SY 2026–2027. PYP operates in Kindergarten to Grade 5 with two PYP classes per grade and emphasizes inquiry-based learning across core subjects: English literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and Personal and Social Education, with specialist instruction in Art, Library, Music, Physical Education and Japanese; English as an additional language support and other staff complement the program. MYP serves Grades 6–10 with specialist teaching across Mathematics, English, Science, Individuals & Societies, Art, Music, Drama, Physical & Health Education, Japanese and Design, plus a Service as Action course and an Advisory program. The Diploma Programme is in place for the post-10th grade years, emphasizing the IB Diploma Programme and referencing the DP Guide. Curriculum is cross-referenced with internationally recognized standards including USA Common Core, USA Core Arts and Australian Curriculum.

Tokyo International School prioritizes holistic wellbeing as a core part of its educational approach. The school describes its mission as a truly international community with a student-centered focus, dedicated to holistic wellbeing and meaningful learning. A counseling team works with students, families, and teachers to foster social-emotional health, helping students develop self-awareness, manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. Social and emotional wellness is supported through guidance and counseling embedded in school life to promote resilience. The institution emphasizes student wellbeing as a fundamental outcome of its learning framework.

Tokyo International School provides support for learners with diverse needs through a Learning Support Team that collaborates with teachers to differentiate instruction. Accommodations such as extended time and assistive technology are offered to remove barriers to learning. Admission decisions regarding learners with identified challenges consider the current cohort's makeup and available resources. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution; support is provided through general and learning support staff rather than a dedicated SEN department. These arrangements reflect the school's approach to inclusive education within its IB framework.

An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program exists to support students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The EAL program provides specialized instruction and support to help students gain confidence and proficiency in English, including in-class support, small group instruction, and differentiated classroom resources. New English learners receive language support in regular classes and additional EAL lessons as needed. Admission discussions note that EAL support is provided as part of the school's language services. The program operates within the broader inclusive learning framework of the school.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's social-emotional wellness initiatives and counseling services. The counseling team works with students, families, and teachers to foster social-emotional health, helping students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. These services are integrated with academic life to support resilience and well-being in daily school activities. The emphasis on wellbeing aligns with the school's mission of meaningful learning and holistic development.

Safeguarding is a foundational priority at Tokyo International School. Staff undergo safeguarding training, and the school maintains a safeguarding framework with a designated safeguarding lead and a safeguarding team responsible for guidance and communication. Recruitment includes rigorous background checks and reference verification to ensure a safe community. The school operates under a child protection code of conduct and related procedures, with formal channels for reporting concerns. Additional references to child protection and safeguarding policies are available in the school's admissions and employment materials.

1. Express interest and request information: Begin by submitting the Tokyo International Public School's Inquiry/Enrollment Form to express interest and request information. The form asks for the parent/guardian name, email, phone number, and address, and for the child's name and date of birth, among other details. You can contact the Nishi Kasai Campus by phone or email to arrange a campus visit.

2. Prepare and submit enrollment details: Complete the Enrollment Form with the required child details, including child name, date of birth, child mother tongue, and start date; attach a recent photo of the child and proof of insurance. The form captures these fields explicitly.

3. Space, placement, and eligibility: Tokyo International Public School serves children aged 3 to 11 and offers Montessori Kindergarten and Cambridge Primary, with campuses including Nishi Kasai. Availability of space and grade placement are factors during admissions. This helps determine whether a given intake fits a class in the Montessori Kindergarten program.

4. Admission decision and next steps: After review of the enrollment details and space availability, families may be contacted regarding admission decisions. If admitted, enrollment instructions and fee payment steps follow; payment is handled through two bank accounts listed in the Bank Details page.

5. Finalize enrollment and begin attendance: The school's published fees indicate a basic annual tuition level around ¥577,500 for ages 3–11. Bank details show where to transfer payments to complete enrollment.

Waitlist/pool information is not publicly documented for Tokyo International Public School. Admissions are described in terms of an Inquiry/Enrollment Form and space-based placement, with no published numbered waitlist policy.