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

	G Global Indian International School Tokyo - Kita Kasai Campus Tokyo, Japan	T Tokyo West International School Tokyo, Japan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136	Fees / year ¥1,109,000 - 1,892,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Indian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), American Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,220	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 2010
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 Tokyo West International School is located at 185 Umetsubo-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0013, Japan. The campus sits in a green, suburban area of western Tokyo with access via JR Hachioji Station and local buses. The environment emphasizes nature and garden-based learning as part of daily life on a spacious campus.
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 TWIS offers a continuous program from PreK through High School. The school is organized into PreK & Kindergarten, Elementary School (Grades 1–6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). The High School provides both Japanese and American diplomas.
School type	School type Co-educational; boarding facilities are not provided.	School type Tokyo West International School operates as an international day school on a single campus in Hachioji, Japan.
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 community includes students and staff from more than 15 countries; about half of the student body is Japanese, with the remainder international.
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 The school uses an Educational Support Questionnaire in admissions to identify learning needs and maintains a strong learning support system with small class sizes. A full-time school nurse provides daily health care, and a visiting school counselor supports students' emotional well-being.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (CBSE is an Indian national curriculum, and GIIS Tokyo offers CBSE as part of its pathways).	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed; the school operates as an international school in Japan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular; GIIS Tokyo does not follow a specific religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is 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 Kindergarten ends at 3:00 p.m. and Elementary and above are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. The day runs a 7-period schedule of 40-minute periods for Elementary and above. Kindergarten offers after-school clubs from 3:00–3:30 p.m.; Elementary and above can join 8th-period programs, extending the day to 4:30 p.m.
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 A school bus operates in the Tama area. Bus stops include around JR Hachioji Station and other local stops, with travel times such as about 10 minutes to Hachioji Station, 30 minutes to Tachikawa Station, 40 minutes to Tamagawa Josui Station, 20 minutes to Akishima, 40 minutes to Tama Center, and 60 minutes to Machida Station.
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 and Registration Fees - Registration / screening (application) fee: JPY 22,000 (tax included). Annual tuition (by division) - Kindergarten (annual): JPY 1,140,000. - Elementary School (annual): JPY 1,463,000. - Junior High School (annual): JPY 913,000. - High School (annual): JPY 913,000. Per-term breakdown - A per-term (term-by-term) fee schedule and explicit per-term amounts are not published on the school's publicly accessible admission pages or in the publicly available documents linked from those pages; only annual figures (as listed above) are available in public school listings. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's admission materials note that successful applicants must pay required entrance fees by the published deadline to complete enrollment, but a full, detailed billing schedule and the school's standard payment deadlines for tuition instalments are not published on the publicly accessible pages. Boarding fees - The school does not operate or publish any boarding-program fees; no boarding facilities or boarding tariffs are listed in the publicly available school information. (School bus service is identified as available in external school listings.) Other costs and typical additional fees - No public, detailed breakdown for additional routine costs (uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, building/maintenance fees, bus fees, lunches, materials, extracurricular fees) is published on the school's publicly accessible admission pages. External school directories list varying additional charges or ranges for similar schools, but those directory figures are not a published fee schedule from the school itself. Refund information - A formal refund policy or explicit rules governing refunds/withdrawals and any prorated reimbursements are not published on the school's publicly accessible admission pages or on the password‑protected students document page. Fee payment options (methods) - The school's publicly accessible pages do not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other). No public schedule of accepted payment channels is available on the admission pages or in the publicly accessible documents. Notes on sources and missing detail - The figures above reflect the only explicit fee amounts that are publicly accessible (application screening fee and annual tuition figures reported in public school listings). Detailed fee schedules, per-term invoices, payment methods, refund terms, and line-item additional fees are either contained in internal/student-only documents or not published publicly; the school's student documents area is password-protected and the detailed tuition/fee PDFs are not accessible without those credentials.
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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 West International School offers a bilingual, inquiry-based curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, with an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework for the elementary years and Cognia-aligned standards recognized by multiple international bodies. The Elementary division (Grades 1–6) provides English–Japanese bilingual instruction built around Units of Inquiry, includes Singapore Math, integrates ICT/AI education, and incorporates garden-based learning in small classes of about 18 students. The Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows Cognia-aligned international standards, uses inquiry-based learning through Units of Inquiry, and integrates ICT/AI and STEAM projects, supported by robust learning-support and ongoing family communication in small classes (up to 10 students). The High School program emphasizes English academic skills, offers dual diploma pathways—Japanese high school diploma and an American/International high school diploma—and includes AI literacy and opportunities for short overseas programs and service learning. Across all divisions, graduates pursue university study in Japan or abroad, supported by a nature-rich campus, specialist instructors, and a bilingual, globally oriented educational environment.
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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 1 — Determine grade level by birth date. Grade placement at Tokyo West International School is determined by the child's birthday, with specific birthdate guidelines for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. For Preschool & Kindergarten, the ranges are: Preschool 4.2.2022 or older; K3 4.2.2021–4.1.2022; K4 4.2.2020–4.1.2021; K5 4.2.2019–4.1.2020. For Elementary and higher grades, G1–G12 follow corresponding birthdate cutoffs (G1 4.2.2018–4.1.2019; G2 4.2.2017–4.1.2018; and so on). These guidelines affect new entrants for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. Step 2 — Open House and school tours. Open House (group) and Private School Tours are offered throughout the year. Prospective families should book via the reservation form or by calling for details. Group Open House events and private tours are scheduled to help families understand the program and environment. Step 3 — Submit the application form. Application materials are downloadable and can be submitted in person or by mail. Required documents include: Enrollment Application Form, Medical Certificate (issued within 3 months), Educational Support Questionnaire, Progress Report, and Graduation or Attendance Certificate from the previous school. Separate application forms exist for PreK & Kindergarten and for Elementary & Middle School. Step 4 — Screening test and parents interview. The school schedules a screening test and a parents' interview for each child, and the registration fee for the screening test is ¥22,000 (tax included). The screening and interview are designed to assess academic ability, motivation, and fit with the program. For admissions in Grade, Middle & High School, the timing is typically approximately one month before the desired admission date, with the result announced about one week after screening. Step 5 — Announcement of successful applicants and enrollment. The school communicates acceptance to applicants who meet the screening requirements via an official acceptance letter. Prospective students who pass the screening and have paid the entrance fee by the deadline are considered enrolled. Enrollment is completed within one week after acceptance. For inquiries about enrollment, contact information is provided on the admissions page. Step 6 — Fees and discounts. Tuition-related information notes that discounts and scholarships are available under certain circumstances; parents should inquire for details. This section also indicates that there is a screening test fee of ¥22,000 and mentions an entrance fee associated with admission.
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 TWIS offers a scholarship program for elementary, middle, and high school grades. The 2026 TWIS School Scholarship provides exemption from the entrance fee and a 50% tuition subsidy for one year, with renewal contingent on an annual examination. Three scholarships are planned for the 2026 academic year. Eligibility requires new G1–G12 students for 2026 who have either passed the TWIS entrance examination or are currently enrolled. Selection is based on document screening. Application period runs from December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026, with results announced by the end of January 2026. Required documents include a scholarship application form, an English essay by the student (50–80 words), proof of annual household income, and school records or letters of recommendation (not required for current TWIS students). Contact for scholarship questions is admission@tokyowest.jp.
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 Tokyo West International School does not publish a formal waitlist. When classes reach capacity, admissions occur only as vacancies become available. In the 2025 mid-term enrollment status, K4 and G2 classes have reached capacity, and there are typically 1–2 spots remaining in other classes such as K5, G1, G4, G7, and G9. This vacancy-based approach means families may be admitted if a space opens, rather than through a numbered waitlist.
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