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Number of students |
1700 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Most common nationality |
American |
Max. number of students per class |
The maximum class size is 18 for each nursery class, 20 for each pre-kindergarten class and 22 for each kindergarten class. |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
There are assistant teachers at our Early Learning Center and in Elementary School. |
Native English speaking teachers |
ASIJ’s 160-plus faculty members represent 13 different nationalities with the majority being US citizens. All are experienced teachers, with approximately 74% having earned post-graduate degrees (MA / PhD). Faculty members average 18 years of teaching experience and stay an average of 9 years at ASIJ, creating a consistent and stable environment for our students. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school offers ELL support for those students who need it. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Chinese, Spanish. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is ubiquitous at ASIJ. ASIJ has 1:1 laptop programs in the middle and high school, and access to laptops and iPads in all elementary classrooms. Both campuses have universal wireless internet access that allows students and faculty to use technology wherever they are at school. ASIJ embraces technology as another tool for learning and communicating, and it is steadfast in its endeavor to teach digital citizenship and responsible use of this essential component that impacts all our lives. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
ASIJ has a well-developed Distance Learning Plan which is supported by a variety of tools and technologies appropriate to each grade level. The school has successfully operated in both a Distance Learning model and Hybrid Model during COVID-19. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is limited in Elementary School and assigned as necessary in the Middle and High Schools. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Dependent on the subject and grade level. |
Uniform required |
No |
Waiting list |
Depending on the current situation some grades may be full and have a waiting list. |
Entry evaluation for students |
There is no general entrance examination. ASIJ reviews each family's application, school reports, test scores and recommendations. Applicants may be requested to participate in academic, English or other screening prior to an admissions decision. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
ELC / Kindergarten: Many applicants to these grades will be screened prior to admission.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
ASIJ has rolling admission. Please contact the Admissions Office for specifics. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, students may join during the school year although there may be restrictions based on the grade level and specific timing. Please contact the Admissions Office for specifics. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Tests, AP Exams. SAT, ACT |
Results in these examinations |
ASIJ students consistently perform above the global mean in our AP Exam results, MAP test scores and other external assessments. Detailed results are published in our Annual Report. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ASIJ has a learning support program N-12 that supports students with learning differences. Each applicant is reviewed individually to evaluate whether ASIJ can support their learning needs within the curriculum. The Early Learning Center is unique in being the only international preschool in Tokyo with a full-time, on-site, certified speech and language specialist, who works with students, parents and teachers. |
Learning support offered |
The ELC offers individual and small group pull-out and in-class speech and language support for students. Language acquisition is a key developmental task in the early years. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Students may be referred to an external professional. |
School start time |
8 am |
School finish time |
3:05 pm |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ASIJ has 170 co-curricular activities school-wide. These include a wide variety of arts options, team and individual sports, STEM activities such as robotics and iGEM, Japanese cultural activities, service clubs and other special interest groups. |
School provided lunches |
ASIJ serves a wide variety food and beverages through the cafeteria and kiosk. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Daily options for vegetarians are available with gluten-free, vegan and other dietary restrictions accommodated by request. |
Sports activities included |
PE classes are part of the curriculum in all divisions of the school and encompass a variety of physical activities and sports including swimming. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Six tennis courts, 25m indoor pool, three gymnasiums, two sports fields, fitness center and weight room, wrestling room, dance studio and Multi-Purpose Room (used for kendo, karate and other activities). |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, ASIJ's teams compete locally and Internationally. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School in Japan ASIJ is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school that offers an American-style college preparatory education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
ASIJ’s curriculum is inspired by the best in American and international education and is designed to foster academic excellence, creativity and individuality. Small student-teacher ratios are maintained to assure opportunity for individualized instruction — an important part of ASIJ's emphasis on teaching to the whole person and attention to students' unique strengths and needs. |