Global Indian International School Tokyo - Kita Kasai Campus vs Tokyo Bay International School

	G Global Indian International School Tokyo - Kita Kasai Campus Tokyo, Japan	T Tokyo Bay International School Tokyo, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136	Fees / year ¥804,000 - 1,084,000
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 British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,220	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 2019
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 1-18-9 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0071, Japan. The TBIS campus sits in the Kameido district in eastern Tokyo, a residential area with easy access to central Tokyo via JR lines. The nearest rail stop is Kameido Station, about a five-minute walk from the school. The surrounding area provides urban amenities and good public transport connections to other parts of Tokyo.
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 TBIS serves students from early years through high school, covering roughly ages 3 to 18 (Kindergarten/Pre-K to Grade 12). The school follows a Cambridge International Curriculum pathway, with Cambridge Primary material used for younger learners.
School type	School type Co-educational; boarding facilities are not provided.	School type TBIS is a co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not indicated for any year group.
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 Public information does not disclose a breakdown of pupil nationalities.
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 Public information does not specify a dedicated SEN program or facilities at TBIS. The school emphasizes its Cambridge curriculum and technology-focused learning.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (CBSE is an Indian national curriculum, and GIIS Tokyo offers CBSE as part of its pathways).	Country affiliation TBIS does not list a formal country affiliation; the curriculum is Cambridge International, a globally used framework.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular; GIIS Tokyo does not follow a specific religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation TBIS has no explicit religious affiliation publicly documented.
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 The school day generally runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with breaks and lunch incorporated into the schedule.
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 Yes, a school bus service is available. Public-facing materials note that buses are available, with details on routes not publicly published.
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 & one-time (first-year) fees - Application fee (one-time): JPY 20,000. - Enrolment/registration fee (one-time): JPY 60,000. - Building / Development (one-off or first-year) contribution: JPY 84,000. - Total additional one-off/first-year charges (example for a K1 entry): JPY 164,000 (sum of the three items above). Published tuition fees by year group (annual) and example per-term split - Kindergarten (K1–K3): Annual tuition JPY 804,000. If divided into three equal term payments, each term would be JPY 268,000 (804,000 ÷ 3). - Primary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition JPY 864,000. If divided into three equal term payments, each term would be JPY 288,000 (864,000 ÷ 3). - Lower Secondary / Middle (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition JPY 894,000. If divided into three equal term payments, each term would be JPY 298,000 (894,000 ÷ 3). - Secondary (Grades 9–10): Annual tuition JPY 948,000. If divided into three equal term payments, each term would be JPY 316,000 (948,000 ÷ 3). - Upper Secondary (Grades 11–12): Annual tuition JPY 1,084,000. If divided into three equal term payments, each term would be approximately JPY 361,333 (1,084,000 ÷ 3). Note: the figures above are the school's published annual tuition amounts by grade group; per-term amounts shown are the arithmetic one-third of the annual tuition for convenience where a three-term payment plan is used. The published sources list annual fees by grade group. Billing schedule and payment terms - The publicly available fee listings for the current academic year present tuition as annual amounts by grade. No detailed public billing calendar with exact term due-dates or mandatory installment deadlines was found in the material reviewed. The per-term numbers above are shown as an illustrative equal split for three-term payment arrangements (where families choose instalments). Boarding / accommodation fees - There is no published boarding provision or boarding fees for Tokyo Bay International School; the school is presented as a day school (ages 3–18) in the available listings. No boarding fees were located. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: a uniform requirement is indicated for the school; a specific published uniform price was not located. Parents should expect a separate cost for required uniform items. - School-provided lunches: school-provided lunches are listed as available; the per-term or per-year lunch charges are not published in the sources reviewed. - Transport / bus service: one public listing indicates that a bus service is available; explicit per-student transport fees were not published in the reviewed sources. - Other possible charges commonly not included in published tuition: textbooks, specialised exam fees, individual instrument lessons, residential trip costs, extracurricular activity fees and IT device purchases may apply; no comprehensive itemised list of these additional costs with prices was published in the sources reviewed. Sibling discounts - A sibling discount structure is published in third‑party listings: 20% off the second child's tuition and 30% off the third child's tuition (applies to tuition only as published by the source). Refund information - No formal, detailed public refund policy specific to Tokyo Bay International School was located in the sources reviewed. Parent reports and third‑party listings include accounts that certain fees (for example registration/enrolment fees) are treated as non‑refundable and that maintenance or other fees may be partially refundable in some circumstances; these appear in user reviews rather than in a published school refund policy. A lack of a clear published refund schedule was found during the review. Fee payment options - The reviewed public listings for the current academic year did not publish a definitive set of accepted payment methods (for example specific mention of bank transfer, credit card, or international payment providers was not found). No explicit, published payment-method table was located in the material reviewed. Summary (key figures) - One-time/first-year additional charges (example for entry year): JPY 164,000 (Application JPY 20,000 + Enrolment JPY 60,000 + Building/Development JPY 84,000). - Annual tuition by group: K: JPY 804,000; Grades 1–5: JPY 864,000; Grades 6–8: JPY 894,000; Grades 9–10: JPY 948,000; Grades 11–12: JPY 1,084,000. - Per-term examples (equal three-way split): K: JPY 268,000 / term; Grades 1–5: JPY 288,000 / term; Grades 6–8: JPY 298,000 / term; Grades 9–10: JPY 316,000 / term; Grades 11–12: approx. JPY 361,333 / term. (These per-term numbers are the arithmetic division of the annual tuition into three equal instalments for convenience; an official term schedule and official instalment amounts/due dates were not located in the public listings.) (Information above is based on the school fee figures and public listings for the current academic year as published in the sources cited.)
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Academics	Academics
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 Tokyo Bay International School teaches in English and uses a two-track curriculum that combines Montessori methods for the early years with the Cambridge International Curriculum for older students. The school serves ages 3–18 and is organized into Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Preschool and Kindergarten follow Montessori approaches, while Elementary through High School align with the Cambridge International framework. The Cambridge pathway culminates in Cambridge IGCSE examinations and Cambridge A-Levels for the upper years. Independent profiles describe TBIS as combining Montessori for early years with the Cambridge International Curriculum.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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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 Step 0 — Fees (context for admission): First-year fees comprise a combination of one-time charges and annual costs. The application fee is 20,000 JPY, the enrolment fee is 60,000 JPY, and a Building Fund of 84,000 JPY is charged in the first year. The total of these first-year charges is 884,000 JPY. Ongoing annual fees vary by grade, typically ranging from 804,000 JPY to 1,084,000 JPY depending on the level, with a 20% discount for the second child and a 30% discount for the third child when applicable. Prices are illustrative for the 2025–2026 cycle and subject to change. Step 1 — Submit Online Application: The admissions process begins with submitting the online application. A non-refundable processing fee is charged for each application and the fee is valid for one academic year. This step starts the review process and indicates the family's intent to pursue admission. Follow-up steps will be communicated after the fee is received. Step 2 — Submit Supporting Documents: After submitting the online application, families are asked to provide the required supporting documents as instructed by the Admissions Team. The documents are requested to support the application and confirm eligibility and fit for the school's cohort. Timelines for document submission are provided by the Admissions Team and alignment with the review schedule is important. Step 3 — Admissions Team Review: Fully completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Team to assess suitability, space availability, and alignment with the current cohort's language and learning makeup. The review determines whether an offer can be extended and may consider individual circumstances. Decisions at this stage reflect both academic considerations and the school's capacity. Step 4 — Admissions Decision: The school issues an admissions decision to the family once the review is complete. The decision is communicated to the family and may be contingent on space availability and other factors identified during the review. If admission is offered, next steps for enrollment and fee payment are provided. Step 5 — Enrollment, Orientation and Start Date: If admitted, families proceed with enrollment and payment of applicable fees. The school holds an Admission Ceremony in the first week of April for new entrants, and there is historically a strong pattern of admissions occurring in April; mid-year entries may be possible if vacancies exist. Final start dates and orientation details are provided as part of the admissions decision communications.
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 Waitlist / Pool: Tokyo Bay International School operates a waitlist (wait pool) system. A waiting list exists as a channel to fill seats when vacancies arise. For the new academic year, a March 5 deadline is noted for registration, and students can join the waitlist after a fully completed application is in place; waitlisted offers are typically valid for one academic year. If a vacancy opens, those on the waitlist may be offered admission.
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