We have teachers from over 13 nations, many of whom are fluent in more than one language, but all are fluent in English. Our Japanese language teachers are all native speakers. Our Spanish language teacher (in the middle school) is a native Spanish speaker.

Yes, we offer EAL (English as Another Language) support to a limited number of students from G1-G5. Students in the Middle School (Grades 6-8) are required to have grade level English Language competency.

Japanese is taught to all students from K1 to Grade 5 with almost daily instruction from Grade 1 and above. Classes are stratified to allow for different levels of instruction, with generally a Beginner, Intermediate and Native Speaker stream for each grade. Students in the Middle School can choose to study either Japanese or Spanish.

For K1 (4 years) we have 2 classes of 12, a total of 24. For K2 we have 2 classes of 18, a total of 36. For Grades 1 -7 we have 2 classes of 20, a total of 40 and in Grade 8, we have 2 classes, 27 in total.

Most of our classrooms run at capacity.
K1=12, K2=18, Gr1-7 have 20 per class.

Yes, we have teaching assistants 1 per grade from K1-Grade 2, 3 student assistants for K1 -Gr3, Gr 4-5 and Gr 6-8.

TIS is an Apple Distinguished School and uses Apple IT throughout the school. Students use laptops and iPads in class, which we provide from K2-Gr4. Middle Schoolers use robotic components, our laser cutter and 3D printers as part of their Design studies. Students can study various programming software and coding as part of our popular After School Clubs program.

TIS does not offer religious instruction.

N/A

Students from Grade 1 and above are tested annually with the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) exams.

The examination results school wide are positive.

Yes, students will be issued with homework at the discretion of their individual teacher and in accordance with their grade level. All students are expected to read, or be read to/ for 30 minutes per day.

Time spent on homework is hard to qualify as it is so age and student dependent. Homework demands at TIS are not exceptionally high, nor are they low - a reasonable amount of homework will be issued in balance with the expectations of our parents and the balance of a happy and productive life out-of-school.

TIS offers tuition from K1-G8. All our students will move on to another educational facility to complete their education.

We have a small number of support staff who work across the school to enhance learning for all our students and work closely with a small number of students who require learning support. These services are very limited.

Yes, we have a school counsellor.

Generally no, but occasionally we may require an assessment of English .

Generally we do not require it.

Most grades are full. However, as we are an international school things can change quite quickly.

The deadline for K1 and K2 applicants is in November 30, however we allow for rolling applications across the school where applicable.

Yes, where space is available and in accordance with our Admissions Guidelines (please see the website).

Classes commence at 8:20.

School finishes at 3:20.

There is no before school supervision, students can join our After School Clubs, which run until 4:30pm if parents require a longer school day.

Yes. 10 buses operate daily throughout Tokyo to and from school and a smaller number of buses operate in the afternoon to facilitate bringing children home following our After School Clubs.

No, TIS does not have a cafeteria. Students can either bring their food from home, or order from the catering service, Kiwi Kitchen. Ordering happens online, and there are multiple choices available each day.

Our lunch delivery services cater to many individual diets.

Yes, we have school wear across the school.

We have approximately 50 different activities on offer outside of school hours, offering a smorgasbord of choices to kids and families. Everything from sports, art, coding, Spanish language and cooking can be taken.

TIS follows the Australian Physical Education and Health curriculum with a rigorous program of both general fitness, health studies and individual sport an skill focus units in accordance with our International Baccalaureate framework.

Students participating in select sports clubs at school have the opportunity to take part in inter-school sports competitively, and become proud TIS Tigers!

TIS boasts a well-equipped full-size gymnasium, a rock climbing wall, a roof-top play space and a running/sports track. Annual school sports days happen off-campus at a local sports stadium.

TIS strives to successfully combine contemporary, yet rigorous teaching, learning and assessment practices, with important, family-like relationships which exist between teachers, students and parents.

Our education system is based off of the International Baccalaureate, which is geared toward inquiry based learning.