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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Indian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali, Tamil
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
India International School in Japan (IISJ) was established in 2004 and provides education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, with students sitting for CBSE Board Examinations in Grades 10 and 12. IISJ also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for senior secondary students and publishes IB programme information on its website. The Tokyo campus relocated to a new building in spring 2023, which includes physics and chemistry laboratories, a library, a cafeteria, a gymnasium and a soccer field. Instruction is delivered in English, and additional languages taught as subjects include Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, French, and Nepali. IISJ provides a school bus service in Tokyo. After-school activities listed by the school include Model United Nations, STEM Club, Student Council and sports such as basketball and cricket.
3 Chome-1-4 Sengoku, Koto City, Tokyo 136-0071, Japan
The Essentials
India International School in Japan has 27 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
IISJ operates two campuses in Japan: Tokyo and Yokohama. The Tokyo Campus is at 3-1-4 Sengoku, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0015, Japan, and is well connected by public bus; the nearest Tozai Line station is Toyocho, about a 12-minute walk. The Yokohama Campus is at 3-23 Kirigaoka, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-0016, Japan. Both campuses are centrally located with ready access to public transportation.
Stages
The school operates Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Tokyo Campus offers Kindergarten (Montessori) through Senior Secondary (Grade 12) with an International Baccalaureate option for Grades 11–12. The Yokohama Campus offers Kindergarten through Senior Secondary CBSE curriculum; IB is available for Grades 11–12 across IISJ.
Type
Co-educational; Day school (no boarding facilities).
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports priority for Indian nationals and other foreign nationals in admissions. Nationalities represented include India, Nepal, Japan, the United States, China, South Korea, Pakistan, and other countries, indicating a diverse international intake with Indians forming the largest represented group.
Additional learning support
There is no publicly listed dedicated SEN program; the school states admissions favor a balance of nationalities, gender, and ability. An Extended Day program is available for Kindergarten from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Country affiliation
The school follows India's CBSE curriculum and is designated as a MEXT International School in Japan.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly indicated.
School day structure
Exact daily start/end times are not published publicly. The Kindergarten Extended Day runs 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, and the school operates regular sessions alongside after-school provisions as published.
Bus service
Tokyo bus routes include five published routes connecting areas such as Futako Tamagawa, Meguro, Shirokanedai, Shibaura, Higashi Azabu, Tsukuda, Shinkawa, Kiba, Shiohama, Shiomi; additional routes cover Ariake, Shinonome, Nishikasai, Funabori, and more. Yokohama has two published bus routes: Kami Tsuruma Honcho to Ibukino area and Shin Yokohama to Nakayama-Tokaichiba area.
Fees
Annual tuition at India International School in Japan ranges from JPY 610,000 to JPY 1,220,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee: ¥20,000 due at time of admission.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term where stated)
- Kindergarten (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. No sibling discount. Additional fees apply (see below).
- Grades 1–8 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. - Payment plan (three installments): ¥200,000 per payment (First payment, Second payment, Final payment). Due dates shown under Billing Schedule.
- Grade 9 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. - Payment plan (three installments): ¥200,000 per payment. Additional specific fees for textbooks and uniform apply (see "Other fees").
- Grades 10–12 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥1,200,000 (¥1.2 million). - Payment plan (three installments): ¥400,000 per payment. (Students can apply for Tokyo-To tuition support.)
Additional and recurring fees (by item and where applicable by grade)
- Registration (all grades): ¥20,000 due at admission. - Materials fee / Annual (Kindergarten): ¥10,000 due at beginning of school year. - Textbooks (annual): - Kindergarten: materials listed separately (¥10,000). - Grades 1–8: Textbooks ¥10,000 (annual) due at pick-up. - Grade 9: Textbooks ¥15,000 due at pick-up. - Grade 10: Textbooks ¥15,000 due at pick-up. Exam fee applies. - Grade 11: Textbooks ¥20,000 due at pick-up; Science lab fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Grade 12: Textbooks ¥20,000 due at pick-up; Exam fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment; Science lab fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Uniforms: - Kindergarten uniform estimate: ¥15,000 due at uniform pick-up. - Grades 1–8 uniform estimate: approximately ¥20,000 due at pick-up. - Grade 9 uniform shown as ¥10,000 due at pick-up. - Emergency and insurance fee: ¥5,000 due at time of admission (all grades where listed). - Transfer documentation fee (where applicable): ¥20,000 due at time of transfer. - Exam fees: - Grade 10: Exam fee ¥30,000 due with first tuition payment. - Grade 12: Exam fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Science lab fees (senior grades): ¥50,000 where specified (due with first tuition payment).
School bus fees (additional; examples by route and annual amounts)
- Bus fees are additional to tuition. Sample annual rates listed: - Edogawa-ku / Koto-ku (KG–Grade 6): Round trip ¥150,000; One-way ¥90,000. - Setagaya-ku: Round trip ¥360,000 (one-way not listed). - Other areas and Grade 7 and above: Round trip ¥200,000; One-way ¥120,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard tuition payment schedule (Tokyo campus): - First payment (1/3) due April 30, 2025. - Second payment (2/3) due July 31, 2025. - Third payment (3/3) due December 31, 2025. - Payment plan examples: For ¥600,000 annual tuition the three installments are ¥200,000 each; for ¥1,200,000 annual tuition the three installments are ¥400,000 each. - Late payments may accrue a penalty. In cases of serious delinquency, a student may be suspended from class and official records (grades, transfer certificates, and other official attendance records) may be withheld until accounts are cleared.
Refunds and withdrawal terms
- Refund policy: School Tuition, Registration Fee, and Bus Fee refunds will not be honored at any time. - Withdrawals: One-month notice is required for school withdrawals for any reason. If a one-month notice is not given, a one-month fee of ¥60,000 will be charged. Bus withdrawals also require one-month notice; failure to give notice will result in being charged for the full month. Students will not be permitted to take exams until payments for that period are made in full.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Payments can be made by direct bank deposit to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Marunouchi Branch (245). Account number: 1008024. Account type: TOZA (current/checking). Beneficiary listed as Bank of India, Tokyo Branch. Parents/Payors should include “IISJ Tokyo” and the student's name/grade next to the remitter's name on the transfer and send proof of remittance by email to iisjtokyo@iisjapan.com after payment.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed for the Tokyo campus; the published fee schedule treats the school as day school with additional bus fees where required.
Notes on enforcement of fees
- The school enforces payment deadlines, may assess late penalties, may suspend students for serious delinquency, and can withhold official records until outstanding fees are paid in full. A one-month notice requirement applies to withdrawals and bus cancellations.
Academics
India International School in Japan teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
India International School in Japan (IISJ) follows India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is designated as a MEXT International School. Kindergarten uses the Montessori Method with English-language instruction, and from Grade 1 the school teaches Computer Science; Hindi is a regular subject, Tamil is offered from Grade 1, French from Grade 9, and Japanese is taught to integrate local culture. Elementary School (Grades 1-5) and Middle School (Grades 6-8) curricula are CBSE-aligned and emphasize activity-based learning and progression toward more specialized classes. Secondary School (Grades 9-10) follows CBSE with a focus on connecting knowledge to real-life applications and avoiding a strictly textbook-centric approach. Senior Secondary School (Grades 11-12) requires English and four subjects selected from Science, Commerce, or Humanities; an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11-12. IISJ has been an IB candidate/school since 2013, with the IB Diploma Programme available for senior secondary students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is supported through IISJ's wide range of after-school clubs and other non-academic activities, guided by a faculty advisor or outside professionals, with activities intended to foster self-confidence and personality development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or facilities.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction, and information about any EAL provision is not publicly disclosed.
Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly disclosed information about a dedicated mental wellbeing programme, though non-academic activities are described as contributing to student development.
Safeguarding
There is no publicly disclosed information about safeguarding or child-protection policies.
Admissions
Admissions
The India International School in Japan provides CBSE education from Kindergarten (Montessori) through Grade 12 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. English is the language of instruction. Grades 10 and 12 sit for the CBSE Board Examinations, and IB is offered in Grades 11–12. Admission primarily serves Indian expatriates in Japan, with a policy to balance nationality, gender, and ability in each class; at least one parent must speak fluent English. An online Application Form is available, along with Application Information and Fees.
FAQs
What curriculum does IISJ follow?
IISJ follows the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students sit CBSE Board Examinations for nationally recognised qualifications.
What age range does the school serve?
IISJ serves students aged 3 to 18 from Kindergarten through Grade 12 on campuses in Tokyo and Yokohama.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from JPY 610,000 to JPY 1,220,000, making IISJ one of the more affordable international options in the Tokyo-Yokohama area.
How many campuses are there?
Two campuses: Tokyo Campus at 3-1-4 Sengoku, Koto-ku, and Yokohama Campus. Both are well connected by public transport.
How small is the school?
Approximately 27 students, providing a very small, intimate learning environment with close student-teacher relationships.
What languages are taught?
English is the core language across all grades. Second language options include Hindi, Japanese, and Sanskrit.
When was the school founded?
IISJ was established in 2004 and is designated as a MEXT International School, serving the Indian and wider international community in Japan.
Is the school accredited?
IISJ is a CBSE-affiliated school and designated as a MEXT International School in Japan.
What is the student nationality mix?
Admissions favour a balance of nationalities, gender, and ability, serving primarily Indian families alongside other international students in Tokyo and Yokohama.
Is there an extended day programme?
Yes. An Extended Day programme is available for students needing after-school care and activities beyond regular school hours.
