The Innovation Fellowship (TIF)

The Innovation Fellowship is based in Spark Shibuya, a purpose-built campus in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The campus address is Spark Shibuya 7F, 3-5 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042. It is within a short walk of Shibuya Station and Yoyogi Park, providing easy access by public transport. The campus opened in 2024.

TIF is a full-time international high school serving grades 9-12.

The Innovation Fellowship is an international high school with a campus-based, in-person program in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Not published.

Health, well-being and safeguarding are integral to student care; mindfulness practices and mental health education are part of the curriculum.

Based in Japan.

No religious affiliation is stated.

A typical school day runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

The school does not publish details of a dedicated bus service; the campus is walkable from Shibuya Station, and students commute to campus.

The Innovation Fellowship is a full-time international high school for grades 9–12 in Tokyo, culminating in an American high school diploma. The curriculum rests on three pillars—project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning—and core subjects (Math, Science, English, and Social Studies) are taught through an interdisciplinary approach that exceeds US Common Core Standards. English and Social Studies use research-based modules while Math and Science are delivered through a mastery-based online platform with instructional coaching. Students receive preparation for SAT and AP exams, and the institution is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) as of December 1, 2025, with NACAC membership and a CEEB code 664040. A college advisory program supports admissions to best-fit universities worldwide, and the campus is located in Shibuya, Tokyo.

At The Innovation Fellowship, SEL is supported by a staff-driven mentoring model where students are paired with industry mentors and coaches to guide projects and internships, and by mindfulness practices and mental health education embedded in the curriculum; accreditation standards explicitly recognize Student Well-Being as a core area of evaluation.

The Innovation Fellowship does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

The Innovation Fellowship does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.

Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness practices and mental health education incorporated into the curriculum, alongside regular physical education and a safeguarding framework.

Safeguarding is fundamental to student care, with rigorous safeguarding policies and practices to maintain a secure environment and protect students' physical and emotional well-being.

1. Step 1: Watch Our Demo Day Video. Start by watching the Demo Day Video with your child. The video provides insight into TIF's approach to learning and helps determine whether your child is genuinely excited about joining. Watching together supports a shared understanding of the school's project-based, real-world impact focus.

2. Step 2: Schedule an Information Session. Connect with the admissions team in a one-on-one session to learn more about the curriculum, ask questions, and discuss your child's interests. The session is an opportunity to assess fit, ask practical questions about daily routines, and understand the supports available to students.

3. Step 3: Complete an Application Questionnaire. After the information session, you will complete the Application Questionnaire to share more about your child's background, interests, and goals. This information helps the admissions team evaluate alignment with TIF's selection criteria and the school's mission.

4. Step 4: Student Interview. Shortlisted applicants participate in two interview rounds with faculty members. The interviews explore your child's mindset, values, and potential fit within the TIF community.

5. Step 5: Experience a School Day. Before final admissions decisions, applicants spend a day at TIF. The day offers peer interactions, conversations with coaches, and a Grand Mission brainstorming exercise to show how a student engages in the school's collaborative environment.

6. Step 6: Notifications and Enrollment. Successful applicants receive an official offer of admission via email, with detailed enrollment instructions. To secure a place, families must complete the enrollment process, including tuition payment and submission of required documents, by the specified deadline.

7. Step 7: Study Abroad Program Admissions. TIF also runs a separate admissions process for the Study Abroad Program. For priority consideration for the following academic year, submit your initial inquiry by December 1; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.

8. Step 8: Tuition and Fees (and how to review). Tuition and Fees are published in the dedicated Tuition and Fees document for the 2025-26 school year. The Admissions page directs families to review that document and contact the admissions team with any questions.

Scholarships: No scholarships are described or advertised on the admissions pages. There is no published information about any scholarship programs or financial-aid processes; families are advised to contact the admissions team with questions about funding options.

Waitlist/Pool: There is no published waitlist or pool system described on the admissions pages. The process is outlined as a sequence from initial inquiry to enrollment for Japan-based applicants, with a separate Study Abroad admissions path; no waitlist procedure is mentioned. This means spaces are filled through the stated steps and subsequent offers rather than a formal waitlist. For priority planning, the Study Abroad path notes a rolling review until spaces are filled.