Compare IB Curriculum International Schools in Tokyo, Japan

Aoba-Japan International School's Meguro Campus caters specifically to early education for children aged 18 months to six years. Located in Tokyo's Aobadai neighborhood, the campus operates across two adjacent buildings: one dedicated to toddlers and another for four- to six-year-olds. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), delivering transdisciplinary units in English. Students participate in a distinctive After School Program that features Taiko drumming, violin instruction, calligraphy, and STEAM activities. For older kindergarteners (K4 and K5), swimming lessons run throughout the academic year. The campus serves hot lunches prepared in halal-certified facilities by Cezars Kitchen, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus daily. The school caps class sizes at 16 children with two educators per room, ensuring individualized attention. K5 graduates from Meguro transition directly into Grade 1 at Aoba’s larger Hikarigaoka campus.

Canadian International School Tokyo (CIS Tokyo) is an international day school in Tokyo offering education from Kindergarten through Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. It follows the Canadian curriculum and incorporates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the early years. In the upper grades, students have access to Advanced Placement course options. Japanese language is taught as part of the curriculum alongside core academic subjects. The school operates multiple campuses in the Shinagawa and Nakameguro areas, both of which are well connected to central Tokyo by public transport. Class sizes typically average around 15 students, with a maximum of about 20, allowing for close interaction between teachers and students. Annual tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year range from approximately ¥2,600,000 to ¥3,100,000. CIS Tokyo is accredited by the Prince Edward Island Department of Education, the International Baccalaureate for the PYP and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program includes physical education, music and visual arts, and a contracted school bus service is available.

CGK International School’s Bashamichi Campus is a preschool campus for Age 2 and Age 3 children located in Naka-ku, Yokohama. The campus is within walking distance of Bashamichi Station (about 3 minutes), as well as Sakuragicho and Kannai stations, making it accessible from central Yokohama and nearby areas. According to the school, CGK is an IB PYP World School and received authorization to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in July 2024. The preschool programme includes structured physical education and monthly swimming lessons conducted at a nearby indoor heated pool. In addition to the core preschool programme, the school offers fee-based after-school optional classes from 4:30 p.m., such as Programming in English, Dance and Japanese-language programmes including Pygmalion and Ronri Engine. A school bus service is available for preschool students. CGK also notes that English is used as the main language at school, with Japanese taught as a subject, supporting children who are growing up in an international environment in Japan.

CGK International School – Kannai Campus in Yokohama offers international education from age 2 through middle school, with a high school scheduled to open in April 2028. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with learning structured around inquiry, projects and concept-based teaching. English is the main language of instruction across all sections of the school. The campus is located in the Kannai area of Naka Ward, a central district of Yokohama with convenient access to multiple train stations and nearby cultural and waterfront areas. CGK provides a school bus service for eligible students and offers seasonal school programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. A distinctive feature of the school is its one-year study abroad opportunity for middle school students, reflecting its focus on global experiences and international-mindedness.

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is an IB World School in Yokohama, serving students from preschool age 3 through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). It is authorized to offer the full IB continuum which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school is located in the heart of Yokohama, with directions provided from Yokohama Station. HJIS reports over 500 students representing more than 50 nationalities. The campus was completed in 2019. Students can join an After School Program with a wide range of activities which includes sports, music, art, robotics and debate. The school also notes “over 60 after-school clubs” with more than 300 active students.

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.

K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is a private, co-educational day school in Koto-ku, about three kilometers east of Tokyo Station and close to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. It serves students from K1 (age 3) through Grade 12 and teaches in English. KIST offers the IB Primary Years Programme (K1–Grade 5), an original Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6–8), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE courses (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is also designated as a SAT test center, and all students sit a PSAT in Grades 9 and 10.

Malvern College Tokyo opened in August 2023 and is located in Kodaira, a residential and academic area in western Tokyo, approximately 40 minutes from the city centre by train. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English as the main language of instruction. All pupils study Japanese daily, with classes organised by language proficiency. The campus includes specialist facilities such as science laboratories, a library and a STEAM and Design Makerspace equipped with tools including 3D printers and laser cutters. Sports facilities include a two-storey gymnasium, a full-size all-weather sports pitch and a running track. The school also features a Sakura Garden, which is used for outdoor learning and community events, including the annual Sakura Culture Festival. Malvern College Tokyo currently operates as a day school and provides school bus services on selected routes.

Oakwood Tokyo International School is an English-instruction nursery through elementary school in Nakamachi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, and it describes itself as an IB PYP Candidate School. The school offers onsite nursery care starting at 10 months, plus preschool and kindergarten. It also runs after-school programs for children up to 10 years old. The elementary program opened with Grade 1 in September 2025 and states a maximum class size of 8 students. Facilities described for younger children include spaces such as “The Forest”, “The Gym”, “Rainbow Castle”, a climbing wall and a tree house (ages 3+). For transportation, Oakwood notes a school bus service for families in and around Setagaya-ku.

Saint Maur International School is a co-educational day school in Yamate, a historical, cultural and residential area of central Yokohama, on the same site where it was founded in 1872. The school accepts children from age 2½ through Grade 12. In Grades 9–10, Saint Maur uses the IGCSE framework and in Grades 11–12 most courses are IB courses. Students may take the IB Diploma or take individual IB courses. The school also offers students the opportunity to take Advanced Placement exams. Facilities highlighted by the school include Fine Arts spaces, science facilities, a Sports & Activities Center and Robotics Labs.

Seisen International School is a private Catholic school in Tokyo serving the international community, with a total K–12 population of about 700 students representing over 40 nationalities. Teaching is in English, and the school encourages students to speak English within the school. Seisen describes itself as an International Baccalaureate Continuum school, offering Montessori and the IB Primary Years Programme in Kindergarten, IB PYP in Elementary, IB MYP in Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in High School. Facilities on the campus include science labs, a design tech room, music rooms, a drama room, library media centers, a chapel, a gymnasium and a field and tennis courts. Seisen also highlights service and leadership opportunities for students as part of school life.

Shinagawa International School’s Aoyoko Campus is its Early Learning Center for children aged 3 to 5 in Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa (Tokyo). Children begin with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Early Years curriculum, which was introduced at this facility in 2025 and is delivered through a play-based approach that encourages curiosity, inquiry and exploration. The campus includes a safe outdoor playground for physical development, creativity and social interaction. SIS teaches in English (with Japanese taught as a subject) and the school also offers a school bus service with features such as GPS tracking and bus attendants. Families can also access SIS after-school activities (school-wide) that include options like art, music, drama, coding and sports.

Shinagawa International School was founded in 2007 and operates as an English-medium international school in Tokyo. The Samezu Campus serves students from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and is part of the school’s International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Teaching and learning are conducted in English, with Japanese offered as part of the language programme. The campus is located in Shinagawa Ward, with access from nearby train stations such as Aomono-Yokochō and Shinagawa Seaside. The school provides a range of co-curricular and after-school activities, including robotics, sports and creative arts. SIS also offers a school bus service and runs regular whole-school events such as Sports Day, STEAM Day and cultural celebrations, which are highlighted as part of the school’s annual calendar.

Shinagawa International School (SIS), founded in 2007, offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The Seaside Campus serves Grades 1–3 and forms part of the school’s PYP pathway across SIS campuses in Tokyo. Located in the Shinagawa Seaside area, the campus is supported by practical student services, including an organised school bus system with multiple routes and on-site daycare for younger children. Student life includes a structured afterschool programme with activities spanning arts, sports, academic clubs and service initiatives, as well as residential trips and swimming classes that are part of the school programme. SIS also operates a four-week Summer School, which features hands-on projects across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, along with weekly field trips. These programmes reflect the school’s emphasis on inquiry-based learning and real-world experiences within the IB framework.

St. Mary’s International School is an all-boys school in Tokyo that educates students from kindergarten through Grade 12 and was founded in 1954. The campus is in Setagaya ward and the school describes itself as located in the heart of Tokyo. English is the language of instruction. In high school, students can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), a programme designed for ages 16–19. The school profile also notes class sizes are capped at 24, with many classes under 20. Beyond academics, the school highlights activities such as the fall play and clubs like Brain Bowl, debate and speech. Transportation support is available through a school bus service.

Tamagawa Academy is a private Japanese school on a single campus in Machida, Tokyo. The school offers education from kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus is described as a 610,000 m² green area known as “Tamagawa no Oka (Tamagawa Hill).” For international pathways, the school introduced the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in April 2007 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in July 2010. DP subject options include English, Japanese and Mandarin languages, alongside sciences, mathematics, humanities and arts. Students also participate in a wide range of clubs, including robotics and coral research, as well as orchestra and English drama.

The British School in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Campus is a central Tokyo primary campus for children from Nursery (age 3) through Year 6 (age 11). The campus opened to students on 28 August 2023 and is located within the Azabudai Hills development, close to Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Roppongi-Itchome and Kamiyacho stations. According to the school, the campus is surrounded by extensive green space and is designed to support learning in an urban setting. Facilities highlighted by the school include a 25-metre swimming pool, a full gymnasium, outdoor sports areas and age-specific libraries. Specialist learning spaces include a Digital Technology Studio where pupils engage in activities such as robotics and coding, as well as dedicated art and design areas and an auditorium used for assemblies and performances. The curriculum at the Azabudai Hills Campus is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted for an international school environment.

The British School in Tokyo’s Showa Campus is located at Showa Women’s University in Taishido and opened in 2007. It serves Year 7 to Year 13 students. BST teaches a curriculum founded on the National Curriculum for England and in Key Stage 4 students follow an IGCSE programme taught by subject specialists. For senior students, BST states the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is now embedded as the pathway for Years 12–13, alongside the school’s IGCSE foundations. Students can also access broader programmes such as BST Outdoors, with trips that include outdoor activities in Okutama, Tokyo prefecture. BST also states it runs 130 extracurricular clubs across the school.

EIFJ (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise) is an international school located in Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, in the northern part of Tokyo. The school welcomes students from 18 months to 15 years of age, covering early years, primary and middle school levels. EIFJ offers several academic pathways, including a program aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stream, alongside multilingual options using French, English and Japanese as languages of instruction. The campus includes dedicated spaces such as a science laboratory, art and music rooms and sports facilities. EIFJ is particularly known for its extensive after-school program, which includes language and culture classes, coding and programming, science activities, musical theatre, ballet. Team sports includes its Hexagon FC and multisport programs. A distinctive school tradition highlighted by EIFJ is the weekly Monday morning assembly, during which students sing the French and Japanese national anthems, with an additional anthem introduced each month to reflect international awareness.

Tokyo International School (TIS) is a non-profit IB World School in Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, with over 460 students representing 70+ nationalities. TIS delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (Kindergarten–Grade 5), serving about 230 students aged 5–11 and the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), serving about 160 students aged 11–16. The school also offers the IB Diploma Programme, with Grade 11 introduced from the 2025–26 school year. Japanese is taught alongside English (the language of instruction). TIS highlights its central Tokyo location and uses nearby parks, museums and landmarks as part of school life, alongside trips such as residential visits to Hakuba, Nara and Kanazawa, plus a Grade 10 overseas trip to Thailand.

Tokyo West International School (TWIS) is located in Hachioji in western Tokyo (Tama area) and welcomes children from PreK through High School. In PreK and Kindergarten, TWIS serves ages 2–5 and teaches in a primarily English setting while also offering Japanese learning time. In Elementary (Grades 1–6), classes are capped at about 18 students and learning is grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with subjects integrated through Units of Inquiry. A distinctive feature is the school’s garden-based learning, used for hands-on projects connected to sustainability. TWIS also describes a progressive AI education plan from Grade 6 to 12.

Yokohama International School (YIS) opened on 27 October 1924 and is located at 2-100-1 Kominato-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Students learn through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Early Learning Center and Elementary School and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6–8. In the Early Learning Center (ages 3–5), learning is play-based, rooted in the PYP and inspired by Reggio Emilia. YIS also runs a Japanese Culture Program that spans the full student journey and connects experiences to IB learning, including the Diploma Programme. Beyond classes, the school highlights athletics and activities supported by facilities such as a 25-meter heated indoor swimming pool, an artificial turf field and a double gymnasium.

The Jinnan Campus serves students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. The school is an authorised IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the school states that learning in the upper grades incorporates a project-based learning approach. English is the main language of instruction, with Japanese taught as part of the programme. Class sizes are capped, with students limits ranging from approximately 18 students in lower grades to 20 in middle school. After-school activities for Jinnan Campus students include sports such as soccer and volleyball, creative arts activities, Pilates and coding programmes.

Yoyogi International School – Yoyogi Campus is located in Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, next to Yoyogi Park and within easy reach of central Tokyo by public transport. The school is an authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Its curriculum is also described as being cultivated from the US Common Core and the UK National Curriculum, providing a structured international framework for learning. The Yoyogi Campus serves younger students, with small class sizes of up to 16 students, allowing teachers to give close attention to each child. English is the main language of instruction, with Japanese taught as part of the programme. After-school activities include options such as soccer, volleyball, taekwondo, Pilates, arts and coding, which includes junior coding programmes. Founded in 1999, with the Yoyogi Campus opening in 2015, the school offers an international education setting in a green, urban neighbourhood familiar to many families living in Tokyo.

Global Indian International School – Higashi Kasai Campus in Tokyo offers international education pathways from upper primary through high school, featuring IB PYP, Cambridge (CLSP & IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme. Located in the residential Edogawa ward of eastern Tokyo, the campus combines internationally recognised curricula with a framework known as 9GEMS designed to develop varied competencies. Instruction is primarily in English, and students aged approximately 8 to 18 can pursue structured learning from primary through senior levels. The campus offers curriculum choices that support transitions to global higher education pathways and encourages participation in activities that support skills beyond academics, including technology and leadership-oriented programs. Bus services are available, and the school operates as a co-educational day school.

Global Indian International School Tokyo – Kita Kasai Campus opened in April 2023 and is located in Edogawa City, on the eastern side of Tokyo. The campus accepts students from ages 3 to 18 and offers Pre-Primary through Highschool education. According to the school website, Kita Kasai campus provides three academic programmes: the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) programme for early years, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), and the Indian CBSE curriculum. The IB PYP curriculum includes English as the primary language of instruction, with Japanese or French offered as a second language. The campus is accessible from Nishi-Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, with nearby Toei Bus connections. GIIS Tokyo also lists a range of co-curricular activities across its campuses, including coding, dance and sports such as soccer and basketball, which support students’ learning beyond the classroom.

Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS) is a private, day school serving elementary and middle grades across three campuses: Minami-Azabu (Elementary & Middle), Mita (Elementary & Middle G5–G8), and Shibuya (Kindergarten). CTIS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with learning organized around Units of Inquiry and, for middle school, the MYP design cycle. The language of instruction is English, and CTIS follows a trilingual approach with Japanese language aligned to MEXT guidelines and Mandarin introduced in elementary years, with continuing Mandarin options. The curriculum also incorporates elements from Australian and Japanese curricula and emphasizes project-based learning (PBL) and STEAM across subjects. Facilities support outdoor activity, with PE classes taking place in nearby parks and local gymnasiums. The school offers After School Programs for G1–G4 and enrichment experiences such as programming, PBL art, video production, and parkour, available to external students. A pathway to higher education is supported by an International University Entrance Qualification. A high school is planned for 2028 to complete a K–12 program.

Located in Hikarigaoka, Tokyo, Aoba-Japan International School offers an IB continuum for ages 3 to 18. The Hikarigaoka Campus serves Kindergarten through Grade 9, with Early Years grouped multi‑age, Primary Years Programme for K3–Grade 6, and Middle Years Programme for Grade 7–9; the Diploma Programme is available across the network, and a Global Leadership Diploma provides a dedicated pathway. The school emphasizes transdisciplinary inquiry, collaborative learning, and the use of technology, complemented by after‑school extension programs. Facilities include open‑plan classrooms, a sports pitch, a pool, and a gymnasium, plus a halal‑certified lunch program prepared by Cezars Kitchen. Accredited by NEASC and CIS, the campus sits about 30 minutes from downtown Tokyo and hosts over 570 students. Notable features include IB World School status, a full IB pathway, and a 50th anniversary celebrated in 2025. The school also offers bus transport and a range of language, arts, and leadership activities today.

Aoba-Japan International School – Bunkyo Campus is an IB World School in central Tokyo that serves Grades 10–12. The campus is on the Yamanote Line, near Sugamo and Komagome stations, and features open-plan classrooms and specialized spaces such as a black-box theater, sound-proof music studios, and multimedia rooms, plus a spacious cafeteria and lobby. The Grade 10 program blends team- and research-based learning with real-life experience through internships. Students choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Global Leadership Diploma (GLD), with advisory teachers helping tailor pathways to individual interests and career goals. An Online IB Diploma Programme option is available for Grades 11–12, offering hybrid and fully online learning. Beyond academics, the campus runs after-school programs in sports, Model United Nations, and design, and hosts arts events like the DP Arts Exhibition and Shredfest, aligning student passions with university opportunities worldwide. Advisory teachers support course planning early.

Aoba-Japan International School – Online Campus offers a 100% online high school pathway delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12. The two-year online program is developed with the International Baccalaureate Organisation and features three core IB courses plus six subject groups, culminating in the IB Diploma and Aoba's double-accredited high school diploma. Instruction is conducted via the Aoba Global Campus platform with live classes, team-based activities, and independent study to support inquiry-based, real-world learning. The daily timetable runs 10:00–17:00 Japan Time, balancing synchronous lessons with individual study and hands-on support from expert teachers. Post-secondary guidance is provided through school counselors, a dedicated homeroom advisor, and teacher office hours. Graduates gain access to optional extracurriculars, experiential activities, and social programs, including trips. The program enables a connected online school community while preserving rigorous IB standards and broad post-secondary pathways. Students benefit from personalized academic support and world-minded peers worldwide.