UST a unique school founded by teachers and parents to provide affordable, quality educational opportunities for families in Tokyo. UST is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a holistic, child-centric school community with good balance between a rigorous international curriculum and daily Japanese program, with great emphasis on creativity, outdoor education, community service and charity.

Students learn to be motivated and self disciplined from an early age so that they can become independent learners and thinkers.

Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is a private, college-preparatory school, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since opening our doors in 1951, our graduates have consistently achieved placements in universities and colleges around the world. MBIS has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1972, and became an IB World School in 2017. We are committed to excellence in education, but believe that excellence means more than a rigorous and stimulating curriculum. Our holistic approach includes a focused dedication to character – developing skills which make our students stand out from the crowd. Character and community are at our heart – the foundation of the Marist ‘difference’.

We believe in raising global citizens with a growth mindset. We are committed to fostering empathetic and responsible life-long learners who contribute to their local and global communities.

Horizon Japan International School serves students from preschool through high school, and is an IB Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
As an IB World School, our mission is to develop each student by providing an outstanding international education for overall success in a caring and courageous environment from early years through to university entrance.

Tokyo YMCA International School provides an education guided by the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty, plus the importance of community and a high level of academic excellence. To instill and nurture success within the school's diverse school population, TYIS encourages its students to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural identity and individual acceptance.

KAIS is dedicated to providing a unique and personalized educational experience that goes beyond the traditional classroom. Founded with a vision to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning, KAIS has grown into a thriving community where students are encouraged to explore their passions and reach their full potential. Our approach combines the best of traditional and progressive education, ensuring that our students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in today’s world.
Since opening the school in 2014, we have welcomed students and families from over 20 countries. We are dedicated to providing a unique international learning experience that fosters your child’s natural inclination towards curiosity, self-discovery, personal excellence, and joy. Our school accomplishes this by offering (1) personalized instruction, (2) high academic standards, (3) interdisciplinary, project-based learning, (4) an emphasis on inquiry and experience, and (5) a responsible approach to discipline in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.
Mission
Our mission is to serve Tokyo’s international community by providing an academically challenging, creatively stimulating, safe and caring learning environment. Our students are seekers of truth and promoters of compassion; we are co-authors of a future that values equality, global awareness, resilience, and responsibility over all else.
Vision
Education at KAIS nurtures the values, attitudes and expectations necessary to effectively shape one’s life and thrive in a complex and uncertain global environment. Student success is limited only by the expectations we have of them, and so our vision to cultivate their personal, social and global skills sets the bar high. Ultimately, KAIS seeks to foster confident, curious and self-fulfilled individuals; to nurture empathetic, welcoming and socially responsible members of the community; and to cultivate future leaders, conscientious and enthusiastic agents of positive change in the world.
School Culture - KAIS students are …
Welcoming: We cultivate connection, community, and friendship with people across a diverse range of backgrounds, interests, and personalities.
Enthusiastic: We are excited about learning and thrive in a collaborative and spirited environment.
Curious: We ask questions of the surrounding world, and seek answers to these questions.
Reflective: We think deeply and critically about our thoughts, feelings, actions, and experiences.
Self-Motivated: We take initiative, set goals, and work hard to see them through to completion.
Resourceful: We find creative and practical solutions to problems, and are not deterred by obstacles and challenges.
Resilient: We recover quickly from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges.
Responsible: We take ownership of our actions and hold ourselves accountable for what we say and do, always striving to have a positive impact on the world.
Global-Minded: We appreciate and respect the diversity and complexity of the surrounding world and are committed to making it a better place.

Christian Academy in Japan is a K-12 school established in 1950 to provide Christ-centered education to the children of evangelical missionaries. While continuing in this purpose, CAJ also serves many other families who desire this type of education for their children. CAJ is committed to equipping students to serve Japan and the world for Christ.

The American School in Japan ASIJ is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school that offers an American-style college preparatory education.

Founded in 1949 and located in the heart of Tokyo, Nishimachi International School has been providing innovative educational excellence for over 70 years. The language of instruction is English and all students study Japanese language daily. Working with a dedicated faculty and staff, Nishimachi students benefit from the school’s rigorous curriculum, close-knit community and interactions with the vibrant local culture. After attending Nishimachi, students are thoroughly prepared to continue their education in first-class institutions around the world, having been guided to take personal ownership of their learning, make meaningful connections with others, pursue challenges and persevere, act ethically and respectfully, and use multiple processes to think, innovate and reflect. The school is committed to educating students of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds to be international and independent thinkers.

Tokyo International Progressive School is a progressive alternative international school in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. The unique school encompasses grades 4-12. TIPS caters to students with diverse learning needs and abilities. TIPS uses small class environments to foster student learning and social growth. TIPS is an English language environment and all classes and social events are conducted in English.

The International School of the Sacred Heart was established as the first international school for girls in Tokyo.
Pioneers in girls’ education in Tokyo since 1908, the International School of the Sacred Heart is the forerunner in providing a whole-person and well-balanced education for the international community in Tokyo.
Cultivating kindness and compassion, educating internationally minded citizens, and ultimately preparing young women with courage and confidence for the future: this is our expertise and our dedication.

Kansai Christian School was established in 1970 as an English-language school serving the evangelical Christian missionary community in the Kansai region. Today, over 50 years after its founding, KCS continues to provide a Biblically-based 1st-12th grade education to students from a wide variety of backgrounds.
KCS campus, situated between flower fields and rice paddies in Nara Prefecture’s Heguri Town, provides a peaceful setting for a Christ-centered and truly international community of learners.

Tokyo West International School believes that each and every individual has unique talents, interests, dreams, and aspirations waiting to be discovered and nurtured. As an authorized IB PYP school, TWIS “aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect” (IBO, 2024). TWIS is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students learn and grow.

Yokohama Christian School (YCS) is, by design, a small, international, Christian school for young children through elementary school. We equip students to grow in their God–given potential spiritually and academically. We offer Christian and classical education using a variety of materials and methods, including Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) curriculum, in English. We foster a biblical worldview and provide a stimulating, educational environment.
Our classes range from age 2 to 11 years old (preschool through grade 5). Classes are multi-age, with a Lower Elementary (K-2) and Upper Elementary (3-5) class.