Global Indian International School Tokyo - Higashi Kasai Campus vs India International School in Japan

	G Global Indian International School Tokyo - Higashi Kasai Campus Tokyo, Japan	I India International School in Japan Tokyo, Japan
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Fees / year	Fees / year ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136	Fees / year ¥610,000 - 1,220,000
Age range	Age range 8 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,220	Pupils 27
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Higashi Kasai Campus is located at 9-3-6 Higashikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0084, Japan. It sits in the Higashi Kasai area of Edogawa Ward, within easy reach of central Tokyo by public transport. The campus is well connected by public transport and school bus routes, with the Higashi Kasai area being a key access point near Kasai Station on the Tozai Line.	Location IISJ operates two campuses in Japan: Tokyo and Yokohama. The Tokyo Campus is at 3-1-4 Sengoku, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0015, Japan, and is well connected by public bus; the nearest Tozai Line station is Toyocho, about a 12-minute walk. The Yokohama Campus is at 3-23 Kirigaoka, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-0016, Japan. Both campuses are centrally located with ready access to public transportation.
Stages	Stages The campus serves students from Grade 4 through Grade 12 (secondary). It forms part of GIIS Tokyo's four-campus K-12 network, offering a range of curriculum pathways for upper primary to high school.	Stages The school operates Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Tokyo Campus offers Kindergarten (Montessori) through Senior Secondary (Grade 12) with an International Baccalaureate option for Grades 11–12. The Yokohama Campus offers Kindergarten through Senior Secondary CBSE curriculum; IB is available for Grades 11–12 across IISJ.
School type	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There are no boarding facilities at this campus.	School type Co-educational; Day school (no boarding facilities).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix GIIS Tokyo hosts students from more than 20 nationalities. About 45% of students are Japanese, with the remainder consisting of international families from countries including India, the United States, China, Australia, and others.	Pupil nationality mix The school reports priority for Indian nationals and other foreign nationals in admissions. Nationalities represented include India, Nepal, Japan, the United States, China, South Korea, Pakistan, and other countries, indicating a diverse international intake with Indians forming the largest represented group.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Language Proficiency Programme (ELPP) supports non-native English speakers to access mainstream classes. English as a Second Language (ESL/ELS) support is available, along with a three-language framework for continued language development.	Additional learning support There is no publicly listed dedicated SEN program; the school states admissions favor a balance of nationalities, gender, and ability. An Extended Day program is available for Kindergarten from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation GIIS Tokyo is part of the Global Indian International School network and offers Indian CBSE alongside international curricula; the CBSE framework reflects India's national curriculum.	Country affiliation The school follows India's CBSE curriculum and is designated as a MEXT International School in Japan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated for this campus.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is publicly indicated.
School day structure	School day structure Start and end times vary by grade and campus. As a reference, the Nishikasai campus lists daily hours from about 8:30 to 17:30, with breaks and meals included; Higashi Kasai follows a similar daylight schedule with additional after-school options.	School day structure Exact daily start/end times are not published publicly. The Kindergarten Extended Day runs 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, and the school operates regular sessions alongside after-school provisions as published.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service operates for GIIS Tokyo, with routes connecting Edogawa and nearby wards. Stops and routes include Higashi-Kasai Kyūchōme and other nearby areas; detailed PDF route documents are provided to families and coordinating staff.	Bus service details Tokyo bus routes include five published routes connecting areas such as Futako Tamagawa, Meguro, Shirokanedai, Shibaura, Higashi Azabu, Tsukuda, Shinkawa, Kiba, Shiohama, Shiomi; additional routes cover Ariake, Shinonome, Nishikasai, Funabori, and more. Yokohama has two published bus routes: Kami Tsuruma Honcho to Ibukino area and Shin Yokohama to Nakayama-Tokaichiba area.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration (one-time, non‑refundable): JPY 50,000 per new enrolment. Tuition and building fees (per term) — Higashi Kasai campus - IB Primary Years (PYP) — Grades 3–5: Tuition JPY 486,882 per term; Building fee JPY 37,336 per term; Total recurring term charge JPY 524,218. - Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) — Grades 6–8: Tuition JPY 494,748 per term; Building fee JPY 37,336 per term; Total recurring term charge JPY 532,084. - Cambridge IGCSE — Grades 9–10: Tuition JPY 597,010 per term; Building fee JPY 37,336 per term; Total recurring term charge JPY 634,346. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — Grades 11–12: Tuition JPY 709,376 per term; Building fee JPY 37,336 per term; Total recurring term charge JPY 746,712. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year and term frequency: each academic year at the Higashi Kasai campus is organised into four (4) terms; fees are charged per term (term durations are indicated on the school calendar). All term fees must be paid by the due date shown on the invoice. - Late payment charge: a late payment penalty of JPY 100 per day applies for fees unpaid after the invoice due date. - Preferred billing and payment flow: the first‑term / initial payment is accepted by credit card; subsequent term payments are routinely collected by GIRO (auto‑debit from a Japanese bank account). GIRO registration can be completed on the day of enrolment. Boarding fees - The Higashi Kasai campus does not provide boarding facilities. Optional transport (bus) and related charges - School transport is optional. Bus registration charges apply when first enrolling for regular routes or shuttle services; parents must submit the transport declaration form. A one‑month notice is required to cancel bus service; if insufficient notice is given, payment in lieu of notice is charged. Specific bus route fees and zonal charges are billed separately. Other costs and items not included in term tuition - Items and services commonly charged in addition to the term tuition include: uniforms, textbooks and stationery, some social events and residential trips, private instrumental lessons, certain examinations or board/exam fees, and IT devices where required (students in higher grades are expected to provide a laptop that meets school specifications). Books and uniform purchases have a one‑day exchange window; beyond that no exchange or refund is possible. Sibling discounts - Sibling tuition discounts are available: a 25% tuition discount for the second child and a 50% tuition discount for a third child; a 25% discount on bus fees is generally offered for the second and third siblings (shuttle services may be excluded from sibling discounts). Refunds and withdrawal - The registration fee is non‑refundable. Withdrawal is processed by submitting the online withdrawal form through the parent portal (myGIIS); additional terms regarding notice and any settlement of outstanding charges are applied as set out in the school's fee policies and the parent contract. The school notes that a student re‑joining within one year of withdrawal does not have to pay the application fee again. Fee payment options and channels - Accepted payment methods include: credit card (accepted for initial/first‑term payment), GIRO (preferred for subsequent term payments), the MyGIIS parent portal for online payments, and standard campus options (cash, cheque, debit/credit card) where applicable. Specific invoicing instructions and payment deadlines are stated on the term invoice. (Amounts given are presented in Japanese yen (JPY) and reflect the figures published for the Higashi Kasai campus fee pages.)	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee: ¥20,000 due at time of admission. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term where stated) - Kindergarten (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. No sibling discount. Additional fees apply (see below). - Grades 1–8 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. - Payment plan (three installments): ¥200,000 per payment (First payment, Second payment, Final payment). Due dates shown under Billing Schedule. - Grade 9 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥600,000. - Payment plan (three installments): ¥200,000 per payment. Additional specific fees for textbooks and uniform apply (see "Other fees"). - Grades 10–12 (Tokyo campus) - Annual tuition: ¥1,200,000 (¥1.2 million). - Payment plan (three installments): ¥400,000 per payment. (Students can apply for Tokyo-To tuition support.) Additional and recurring fees (by item and where applicable by grade) - Registration (all grades): ¥20,000 due at admission. - Materials fee / Annual (Kindergarten): ¥10,000 due at beginning of school year. - Textbooks (annual): - Kindergarten: materials listed separately (¥10,000). - Grades 1–8: Textbooks ¥10,000 (annual) due at pick-up. - Grade 9: Textbooks ¥15,000 due at pick-up. - Grade 10: Textbooks ¥15,000 due at pick-up. Exam fee applies. - Grade 11: Textbooks ¥20,000 due at pick-up; Science lab fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Grade 12: Textbooks ¥20,000 due at pick-up; Exam fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment; Science lab fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Uniforms: - Kindergarten uniform estimate: ¥15,000 due at uniform pick-up. - Grades 1–8 uniform estimate: approximately ¥20,000 due at pick-up. - Grade 9 uniform shown as ¥10,000 due at pick-up. - Emergency and insurance fee: ¥5,000 due at time of admission (all grades where listed). - Transfer documentation fee (where applicable): ¥20,000 due at time of transfer. - Exam fees: - Grade 10: Exam fee ¥30,000 due with first tuition payment. - Grade 12: Exam fee ¥50,000 due with first tuition payment. - Science lab fees (senior grades): ¥50,000 where specified (due with first tuition payment). School bus fees (additional; examples by route and annual amounts) - Bus fees are additional to tuition. Sample annual rates listed: - Edogawa-ku / Koto-ku (KG–Grade 6): Round trip ¥150,000; One-way ¥90,000. - Setagaya-ku: Round trip ¥360,000 (one-way not listed). - Other areas and Grade 7 and above: Round trip ¥200,000; One-way ¥120,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition payment schedule (Tokyo campus): - First payment (1/3) due April 30, 2025. - Second payment (2/3) due July 31, 2025. - Third payment (3/3) due December 31, 2025. - Payment plan examples: For ¥600,000 annual tuition the three installments are ¥200,000 each; for ¥1,200,000 annual tuition the three installments are ¥400,000 each. - Late payments may accrue a penalty. In cases of serious delinquency, a student may be suspended from class and official records (grades, transfer certificates, and other official attendance records) may be withheld until accounts are cleared. Refunds and withdrawal terms - Refund policy: School Tuition, Registration Fee, and Bus Fee refunds will not be honored at any time. - Withdrawals: One-month notice is required for school withdrawals for any reason. If a one-month notice is not given, a one-month fee of ¥60,000 will be charged. Bus withdrawals also require one-month notice; failure to give notice will result in being charged for the full month. Students will not be permitted to take exams until payments for that period are made in full. Fee payment options and instructions - Payments can be made by direct bank deposit to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Marunouchi Branch (245). Account number: 1008024. Account type: TOZA (current/checking). Beneficiary listed as Bank of India, Tokyo Branch. Parents/Payors should include “IISJ Tokyo” and the student's name/grade next to the remitter's name on the transfer and send proof of remittance by email to iisjtokyo@iisjapan.com after payment. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed for the Tokyo campus; the published fee schedule treats the school as day school with additional bus fees where required. Notes on enforcement of fees - The school enforces payment deadlines, may assess late penalties, may suspend students for serious delinquency, and can withhold official records until outstanding fees are paid in full. A one-month notice requirement applies to withdrawals and bus cancellations.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Higashi Kasai Campus Tokyo offers a staged international curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) for Grades 3–5, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) for Grades 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for senior high school. The IBPYP, CLSP, IGCSE, and IB DP pathways provide progression from primary through high school within the GIIS framework. Launched in September 2020 and located in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, the campus occupies a spacious, green site. The Higashi Kasai Campus is described as a state-of-the-art international school in Japan, offering these internationally recognised curricula. The GIIS Tokyo network supports a holistic, globally oriented education through its 9GEMS framework.	Curriculum details India International School in Japan (IISJ) follows India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is designated as a MEXT International School. Kindergarten uses the Montessori Method with English-language instruction, and from Grade 1 the school teaches Computer Science; Hindi is a regular subject, Tamil is offered from Grade 1, French from Grade 9, and Japanese is taught to integrate local culture. Elementary School (Grades 1-5) and Middle School (Grades 6-8) curricula are CBSE-aligned and emphasize activity-based learning and progression toward more specialized classes. Secondary School (Grades 9-10) follows CBSE with a focus on connecting knowledge to real-life applications and avoiding a strictly textbook-centric approach. Senior Secondary School (Grades 11-12) requires English and four subjects selected from Science, Commerce, or Humanities; an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11-12. IISJ has been an IB candidate/school since 2013, with the IB Diploma Programme available for senior secondary students.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Contact Us. To begin the admissions process, reach GIIS Tokyo via the admissions enquiry form, by phone, or by email. Admissions counselors respond by email or phone to arrange an in-person campus tour or a virtual tour, depending on what you prefer. The campus tour provides firsthand information on school offerings, student life, and benefits, while virtual meetings cover the admission process, the available curricula, and the subjects offered. Step 2: Campus Visit (or Meeting). You can schedule a campus visit or a counselling meeting, either in person or online. The Admissions Team offers campus tours so you can learn about programs, facilities, student life, and the overall environment. Virtual counselling sessions help you understand the admission process, the different curriculums, and subject options before you decide how to proceed. Step 3: Submit Application Form. After completing the application form, you must submit it along with the required documents. A one-time registration fee that is non-refundable confirms the seat and secures your spot. Students seeking scholarships will find different forms to fill out, and scholarship experts are available to guide you. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by phone and email about the next steps and may undergo a separate admission track. Step 4: Payment Of Term 1 Fees. Once you meet the admission criteria and complete the required steps, the first term fees need to be paid before the school term begins. For admissions that occur mid-year, the fees are prorated to reflect the starting date. Step 5: Documentation. Documentation is essential and includes Birth Certificate, Proof of Residential Address, Child's Recent Passport Size Photo, and Medical Certificate. Submitting the proper documentation is necessary; without it, applications may be rejected.	Admissions The India International School in Japan provides CBSE education from Kindergarten (Montessori) through Grade 12 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. English is the language of instruction. Grades 10 and 12 sit for the CBSE Board Examinations, and IB is offered in Grades 11–12. Admission primarily serves Indian expatriates in Japan, with a policy to balance nationality, gender, and ability in each class; at least one parent must speak fluent English. An online Application Form is available, along with Application Information and Fees.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships are available at GIIS Tokyo and are administered under Global Schools Foundation. Sadako Ogata Scholarship Applications are currently open and target students across grades, offering support based on academic merit and financial need. Scholarship cycles run yearly and cover Grade 1 to 12, with categories spanning academia, sports, merit-cum-means, and scientific temperament; cycles last about one month. The 20th Anniversary Exclusive Scholarship for 50 Exceptional Students is one example, with eligibility including CBSE and IBDP pathways and options for grades 1–9; some awards run through March 2028. Scholarships may be offered as tuition fee waivers, and applications can be submitted via the scholarship portal. There are also scholarship experts to assist applicants, and brochures are available for download.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Waitlist/Pool: There is no published waitlist or pool system in the admissions materials. Admissions are open throughout the academic year and depend on seat availability. The admission review process is conducted in January each year, and shortlisted candidates are notified by phone and email about the next steps. This indicates decisions are primarily seat-driven, with a formal shortlist communicated to families as part of the process.	Waitlist —
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