The school’s August 2026 relocation coincided with the addition of Grade 12, completing its International Baccalaureate offering for students aged five to 18.
For families considering international education in Tokyo, Tokyo International School (TIS) now offers a continuous pathway from kindergarten to the final year of secondary education following its expansion into a full K–12 institution.
The school completed its expansion in August 2026, when it relocated to Takanawa Gateway City in central Tokyo and introduced Grade 12 for the 2026–27 academic year.
The development brings all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes under one institution, allowing students to progress through primary, middle and secondary education without having to change schools solely to continue their IB studies.
How the Full K–12 Pathway Changes School Options
The expansion completes a phased approach to secondary education that began with Grade 10 in August 2024, followed by Grade 11 in August 2025.
TIS received authorisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme in May 2025, according to the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
The school now provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) across kindergarten to Grade 12.
This continuity may appeal to internationally mobile families seeking an established curriculum throughout their children’s school years.
According to Tokyo’s official international schools portal, TIS has approximately 500 students representing more than 70 countries.
The school also offers more than 50 co-curricular activities spanning sports, arts and academic interests.
What Families Should Know About the New Campus and Fees
Located within Takanawa Gateway City in Minato, the campus includes science laboratories, a design studio, a library, arts facilities and dedicated sports spaces.
The school is approximately six minutes’ walk from Sengakuji Station and nine minutes from Takanawa Gateway Station, according to its official location information.
For the 2026–27 academic year, published annual school fees range from ¥3.3 million for kindergarten to Grade 2 to ¥3.6 million for Grades 10–12, including the annual building fee.
New students also face ¥1.43 million in one-time application, registration and development fees.
Additional charges may apply for transport, uniforms, meals and selected activities. The school lists annual bus fees of ¥280,000 for one-way travel or ¥380,000 for return journeys.
Admissions depend on factors including available places, class size and individual learning requirements. Families can contact the school to discuss suitability and arrange campus visits.
