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

	G Global Indian International School Tokyo - Kita Kasai Campus Tokyo, Japan	I India International School in Japan Tokyo, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136	Fees / year ¥610,000 - 1,220,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Indian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	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 Located in Edogawa, Tokyo, the GIIS Kita Kasai campus is part of the GIIS Tokyo network. It is conveniently near Nishi Kasai and Funabori stations, with a well-connected bus service for commuting. The campus sits within a multi-campus footprint in Edogawa that serves relocating families.	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 Kita Kasai offers Pre Primary (Nursery, K1, K2) under GMP; IB Primary Years Programme covers Grades 1-2; CBSE is offered from Grade 3 onward (Grades 3-12).	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 Co-educational; boarding facilities are not provided.	School type Co-educational; Day school (no boarding facilities).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school serves a diverse international student body; exact numbers and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed. The Nishikasai campus notes a vibrant presence of both Indian and local populations, reflecting the multicultural mix of GIIS Tokyo.	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 ELPP (English Language Proficiency Programme) supports non-native English speakers. The Kita Kasai campus uses GMP for early years and offers CBSE/IB pathways at higher grades; explicit SEN provisions are not publicly detailed.	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 India (CBSE is an Indian national curriculum, and GIIS Tokyo offers CBSE as part of its pathways).	Country affiliation The school follows India's CBSE curriculum and is designated as a MEXT International School in Japan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular; GIIS Tokyo does not follow a specific religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is publicly indicated.
School day structure	School day structure Kindergarten runs 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Grades 1–10 run 9:00 AM–3:20 PM; Senior Grades 11–12 run 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. After-school and extended programmes are available at some campuses.	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 GIIS Tokyo provides a safe bus service across several areas in Tokyo with routes regularly reviewed to meet student needs. Kita Kasai campus is located near Nishi Kasai and Funabori stations, which supports bus connectivity.	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 - Global Montessori Programme (Pre-Primary): JPY 40,000 (one-time, non-refundable). - IB Primary Years Programme (Grades 1–5): JPY 50,000 (one-time, non-refundable). - Shuttle / Bus registration (where applicable): typically JPY 10,000 or JPY 25,000 depending on the shuttle/route; these registration charges are one-time and non-refundable. Tuition and Recurring Term Fees (per term = 4 months) — Pre-Primary (Global Montessori Programme, Kita Kasai campus) - Nursery: - Tuition: JPY 300,181 per term. - Building fee: JPY 36,616 per term. - Total recurring term fee: JPY 336,798 per term (annual, 3 terms): JPY 1,010,394. - Junior KG & Senior KG: - Tuition: JPY 332,118 per term. - Building fee: JPY 36,616 per term. - Total recurring term fee: JPY 368,734 per term (annual, 3 terms): JPY 1,106,202. - KG 3: - Tuition: JPY 364,054 per term. - Building fee: JPY 36,616 per term. - Total recurring term fee: JPY 400,670 per term (annual, 3 terms): JPY 1,202,010. Tuition and Recurring Term Fees (per term = 4 months) — Primary (IB PYP, Grades 1–5) at Kita Kasai campus - Registration fee: JPY 50,000 (one-time, non-refundable). - Tuition: JPY 486,882 per term. - Building fee: JPY 37,336 per term. - Total recurring term fee: JPY 524,218 per term (annual, 3 terms): JPY 1,572,654. Other programme fees and recurring optional services - After-school programme (1 PM–3:15 PM): JPY 105,600 per term (monthly equivalent JPY 26,400; annual at 3 terms JPY 316,800). - Shuttle / Bus services (options vary): - Standard shuttle for Kita Kasai (KK) Campus: JPY 48,400 per term; registration fee JPY 10,000 (one-time, non-refundable). (Annual at 3 terms: JPY 145,200). - Group pick-up route fees (examples by route, per term): - Route 1: JPY 141,438 per term (registration JPY 25,000). - Route 2: JPY 109,468 per term (registration JPY 25,000). - Route 3: JPY 151,083 per term (registration JPY 25,000). - Route 4: JPY 169,233 per term (registration JPY 25,000). - Annual amounts (3 terms) are three times the per-term figures above. These route options and prices vary by pickup area. - Library: damage fines up to JPY 1,000 or cost of the item (whichever is higher) for damaged or unreturned books. Sibling discounts and concessions - Second child: 25% discount on tuition fees and 25% discount on bus fee (where applicable). - Third child: 50% discount on tuition fees and 25% discount on bus fee (where applicable). - Note: Shuttle service discounts may be excluded in some cases; sibling discounts do not apply to certain shuttle services. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised in terms of four months each. The school uses a term-based billing cycle (the published fee schedule shows fees per term). The school's published information states there are three terms per academic year, each term spanning four months; term fees are billed and must be paid in full for the full term before the invoice 'Last Date of Payment'. Late payment penalty: JPY 100 per day for payments beyond the due date. All listed fees are inclusive of the 10% consumption tax. Refund information - Registration fees (admission and shuttle registration) are explicitly described as one-time and non-refundable. Other fees are charged per term and subject to the school's invoicing and refund practice as stated in the school's fee terms. Late-payment penalties apply for overdue payments. Fee payment options and method - First-time / first-term payment: accepted by credit card through the school's payment gateway (myGIIS / payment gateway). - Subsequent term payments: the school requires Auto-debit (GIRO) from a Japanese bank account for recurring term payments; parents are asked to register a Japanese bank account (cash card) with the finance department for auto-debit. - The school lists available payment channels as the myGIIS payment gateway and GIRO auto-debit. Boarding accommodation - No boarding facilities are provided for the Kita Kasai campus (the school notes there is no boarding). Notes on presentation of amounts - All amounts above are shown in Japanese yen (JPY) as published in the school's current fee schedule and are expressed per term unless otherwise stated; annual figures above are the per-term total multiplied by three terms. Fees and policies are subject to change under the school's published terms and Japanese tax revisions.	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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Curriculum details	Curriculum details GIIS Tokyo Kita Kasai Campus offers three curricula: Global Montessori Plus (GMP) for Nursery through K2; IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) for Grades 1–2; and CBSE for Grade 3–12. GMP provides modern pre-school education. IBPYP covers Grades 1–2 at Kita Kasai. CBSE provides the standard Indian national curriculum from Grade 3 to Grade 12. The Kita Kasai campus opened in April 2023 and is located in Edogawa, Tokyo, near Nishi Kasai and Funabori, with an emphasis on optimal student-teacher ratios though exact figures are not published.	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 1. Step 1: Initial inquiry and contact. Parents should reach out to GIIS Tokyo Kita Kasai to express interest and ask questions about programs, campus facilities, and the admissions timeline. You can use the Enquiry Form, email, or phone to start a dialogue with the admissions team, who respond by email or phone and guide you to the next steps. The school term begins in April, and new students may be admitted throughout the year provided seats are available. 2. Step 2: Campus Visit (or Meeting). After initial contact, arrange a campus visit or a counselling meeting with an admissions counsellor, in person or virtually. The visit provides first-hand information on school offerings, student life, and the benefits of GIIS Tokyo, while virtual counselling helps you understand the admission process, curriculums, and subjects offered. Admissions staff can coordinate a campus tour or a virtual session to discuss options and next steps. 3. Step 3: Submit Application Form. When you are ready to proceed, complete the admission application form and submit it with the required documents. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee is payable to confirm the seat, and there are separate forms for scholarship applications with guidance from scholarship experts. Shortlisted candidates may undergo a separate admission process beyond the standard steps. 4. Step 4: Payment Of Term 1 Fees. If the student meets the admission criteria and all procedures are completed, the first term fees must be paid before the start of the term; admissions that occur mid-year may have the term fees prorated. The term fee is charged per term (4 months) under the applicable curriculum structure. 5. Step 5: Documentation. Prepare and submit the required documents: birth certificate, proof of residential address, the child's recent passport-size photo, and a medical certificate. Without the proper documentation, applications may be rejected, so gather these items in advance to avoid delays.	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 GIIS Tokyo offers a range of scholarships for students in Grades 1–12, including categories such as academics, sports, and merit-cum-means. Scholarships operate on a cycle, with opportunities available monthly under the Global Schools Foundation, and there is a scholarship brochure and expert staff to guide applicants. A notable program is the 20-Year Anniversary Merit and Means Scholarship, available to eligible students (e.g., for CBSE/IBPYP tracks, with examples shown for Grade 1–9) and ending around March 2028; applicants can apply online or contact a scholarship expert for details. Some scholarships are specifically described as tuition waivers. Other notes include: the Sadako Ogata Scholarship is listed as open for applications and is part of GIIS Tokyo's scholarship offerings, alongside other scholarships; the scholarship cycle lasts one month and is run under the Global Schools Foundation framework.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist GIIS Tokyo Kita Kasai does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system. Admissions are open throughout the year, subject to seat availability, with the school term beginning in April. Families are advised to contact the admissions team to check current seat availability and potential waitlist status if seats are not immediately available.	Waitlist —
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