

Shinagawa International School (SIS) is a well-established IB Continuum international day school in Tokyo, founded in 2007, offering a complete educational pathway from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12. Located across three specialized campuses in Shinagawa (Aoyoko, Seaside, and Samezu), SIS delivers the full International Baccalaureate framework—Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves a highly diverse community representing over 40 nationalities and maintains a strong teacher-to-student ratio of 1:6, ensuring personalized academic support and mentorship. Fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and WASC, SIS provides globally recognized qualifications including the IB Diploma and SIS High School Diploma. With modern facilities such as science laboratories, design and media rooms, indoor gymnasiums, libraries with over 15,000 volumes, and access to nearby sports fields, the school balances academic rigor with arts, athletics, and well-being. Offering more than 70 after-school programs, integrated Japanese language learning, comprehensive learning support services, and a structured August–June academic calendar, SIS presents a comprehensive and multicultural international education option in central Tokyo.
The tuition is per year payable in three installments.
Indoor gymnasiums on campus, access to nearby Samezu Soccer Field for outdoor sports, indoor court space for basketball and volleyball, physical education activity zones, organized use of local parks and sports grounds for athletics.
Visual arts classrooms, music studios and practice rooms, design and creative media spaces, performance/theater areas, exhibition/display spaces for student artwork, creative workshop rooms for arts enrichment activities.
Dedicated computer labs, smart classrooms with interactive boards, robotics and coding equipment, multimedia production suites, science and design technology labs, student device integration (laptops/tablets), digital learning platforms, online research and collaboration tools.
After School Programs (70+ options), soccer, basketball, volleyball, arts and crafts club, music and choir, instrumental lessons, drama club, robotics club, coding club, STEM activities, chess club, language clubs, cultural activities, leadership programs, seasonal camps.
Complete the application form and submit required documents.
Assessments test, student and parent interview, teacher reference
The assessment is created and administered by the school faculty.
In-person interview (most common for local applicants)
Virtual/online interview (for overseas or relocating families)
Rolling admissions- Applications are passed on their facility
Completed Application Form
Application Fee Payment Confirmation
Recent School Reports / Transcripts (usually past 1–2 years, if applicable)
Copy of Passport (student and sometimes parents)
Residence Card / Visa Copy (if residing in Japan)
Immunization / Health Records (may be requested upon enrollment)
Teacher Reference Form (for applicable grade levels)
Additional Academic Records (if transferring from another international school)