Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus vs India International School in Japan
Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus and India International School in Japan are both in Tokyo, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer Indian programmes, and India International School in Japan also offers IB. Published annual fees are ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136 at Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus and ¥610,000 - 1,220,000 at India International School in Japan, which puts Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus roughly 78% higher. Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus takes pupils from 8 to 18, and India International School in Japan from 3 to 18. Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus is the larger school, with around 1,220 pupils to India International School in Japan's 27.
GIIS Tokyo Nishikasai Campus is located in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. The flagship Nishikasai Campus sits at 8-3-13 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0088, near Nishikasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. GIIS Tokyo operates four campuses in Edogawa Ward: Nishikasai, Higashikasai, Seishincho, and Kita Kasai.
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 Tokyo campuses provide K–12 education across the four sites. Nishikasai offers Primary, Secondary, and High School, while other campuses provide Pre Primary (Kita Kasai and Seishincho) in their groups, and Higashikasai covers Primary through 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
GIIS Tokyo is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.
School type
Co-educational; Day school (no boarding facilities).
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The GIIS Tokyo community comprises students from more than 20 nationalities, including a notable Japanese contingent (about 45% of the student body); the school also counts Indian and other international families, with the broader student body representing over 30 nationalities.
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 support is available through programmes such as the English Language Proficiency Programme (ELPP), After-School English Support, AEPP, English Language Support (ELS), and ESL to assist non-native speakers.
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 offers CBSE alongside international curricula and is part of Global Schools Group, which operates campuses in 11 countries; the CBSE curriculum reflects Indian curricular roots.
Country affiliation
The school follows India's CBSE curriculum and is designated as a MEXT International School in Japan.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed in GIIS Tokyo's published materials.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly indicated.
School day structure
School day structure
Publicly listed day structure indicates Kindergarten runs 9:00–13:15, and Grades run 9:00–15:15; an after-school program runs 13:15–15:15, with an After School Special English Programme 15:30–16:30.
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 runs a school bus service with multiple routes across Tokyo. Route details include areas such as Nishikasai and Higashikasai, along with other surrounding districts; the school confirms a safe, GPS-monitored transport option. The service is described as available across several areas and reviews are conducted to accommodate needs.
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.
Tuition fees (quoted per term — each term shown as 4 months)
Global Montessori Programme (per term): - Nursery: Tuition JPY 300,181; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 336,798. - Junior KG & Senior KG: Tuition JPY 332,118; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 368,734. - KG 3: Tuition JPY 364,054; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 400,670.
IB PYP (Grade 1–5, per term): Tuition JPY 486,882; Building fee JPY 37,336; Total recurring term fees JPY 524,218.
CLSP (Cambridge Lower Secondary, Grade 6–8, per term): Tuition JPY 494,748; Building fee JPY 37,336; Total recurring term fees JPY 532,084.
IGCSE (Grade 9–10, per term): Tuition JPY 597,010; Building fee JPY 37,336; Total recurring term fees JPY 634,346.
IBDP (Grade 11–12, per term): Tuition JPY 709,376; Building fee JPY 37,336; Total recurring term fees JPY 746,712.
CBSE Fees Structure (per term) by grade bands: - Grade 1–5: Tuition JPY 364,054; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 400,670. - Grade 6–8: Tuition JPY 395,982; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 432,598. - Grade 9–10: Tuition JPY 440,690; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 477,306. - Grade 11–12: Tuition JPY 506,792; Building fee JPY 36,616; Total recurring term fees JPY 543,408.
Optional / programme add‑ons (per term unless stated)
- After‑School Program (1:00–3:15 PM): JPY 105,600 per term (monthly JPY 26,400). - After‑School Program (3:15–6:30 PM): JPY 161,700 per term. - After‑School Program (1:00–6:30 PM): JPY 250,500 per term.
Bus / shuttle transport (per term) and registration
Group pick‑up routes (Route 1–4) — per term amounts and one‑time registration fee: - Route 1: JPY 141,438 per term; registration fee JPY 25,000 (one‑time). - Route 2: JPY 109,468 per term; registration fee JPY 25,000 (one‑time). - Route 3: JPY 151,083 per term; registration fee JPY 25,000 (one‑time). - Route 4: JPY 169,233 per term; registration fee JPY 25,000 (one‑time).
Shuttle / campus shuttle services and smaller shuttle options (per term): - Shuttle Bus (NK, SSD, KK, HK campuses): JPY 48,400 per term; registration fee JPY 10,000 (one‑time).
- Note: sibling discounts do not apply to Bus Fees or Shuttle Service in general; sibling discounts apply to tuition as specified elsewhere.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and recurring fees are quoted per term (payment frequency shown as “Per Term (4 Months)”). Term fees must be paid in full by the “Last Date of Payment” shown on the invoice. A late payment fee of JPY 100 per day (excluding consumption tax) is charged for payments after the due date. - Payment method: First term fee is to be paid by credit card; subsequent term fees are to be paid via GIRO (auto‑debit from a Japanese bank account). A payment gateway through myGIIS is available and GIRO registration can be completed at the finance department with the Japanese bank cash card. - Fees shown include consumption tax (10%) and are subject to change if tax rules change.
Boarding
- No boarding facilities are provided.
Other costs, incidental charges and rules
- Building fee (per term) is charged in addition to tuition; amounts are shown above per programme/grade band. - Books & uniforms: exchange period for purchases is one day; after that no exchange or refund is possible. Library fines / damage charges apply (example: up to JPY 1,000 or actual replacement cost). Any damage or defacing of school property will be charged. - Co‑curricular and co‑scholastic activities are part of school curriculum and may carry additional costs where applicable.
Withdrawal and refund information
- Withdrawal requires an online withdrawal form via the parent portal (myGIIS) and at least one month's written notice to the school office. If one month's notice is not given, the fee for the entire month will be payable. Refunds upon withdrawal are applicable only if one month's notice is provided in advance; there is no 15‑day refund — refunds apply on a monthly basis and invoices already generated for the next month may make that month's fee payable.
Discounts and scholarships
- Sibling tuition discount: families with more than one child receive tuition discounts (examples given on the fee schedule include a 25% discount for second and third siblings in some sections; note some sections reference slightly different sibling discount rules — see the fee schedule entries above for the specific programme). Several merit and need‑based scholarships are offered; eligibility varies by scholarship.
Summary note on figures and presentation
- All amounts above are given in Japanese Yen (JPY) and are listed as shown for the academic year fee structure. Per‑term fees, building fees, registration fees and transport fees are quoted individually for each programme and grade band on the fee schedule. For payment procedure, due dates, and exact invoice items, fees must be paid by the invoice due date and the specified payment channels (credit card for first term, GIRO for subsequent terms) should be used.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
GIIS Tokyo Nishikasai Campus offers the CBSE curriculum for Grades 3–12 within the 9 GEMS holistic development framework. Learning occurs in digitalised classrooms with a strong emphasis on Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) and Co-Curricular Activities (CCA). CBSE content is organised by grade bands (Grade 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12) with English as the first language; second languages include Hindi, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, French or Tamil; a third language is Japanese or French. Core subjects across bands include Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, with ICT and AI, and robotics as a weekly element, plus Environmental Science. From Grades 11-12 English is compulsory, and students select four electives from options such as Physics, Chemistry or Economics, Computer Science or Biology, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Political Science, with additional subjects like Legal Studies and Entrepreneurship. GIIS Tokyo also operates other curricula on different campuses (e.g., CLSP/IGCSE, IB PYP/DP, GMP), but Nishikasai focuses on the CBSE program.
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.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Step 1 — Initial inquiry and contact. To begin the admissions journey at GIIS Tokyo, families should reach out via the Enquire Now pathway or by emailing the admissions team. The campus team commits to responding to inquiries and can outline available curricula (CBSE, GMP, IB PYP, Cambridge CLSP/IGCSE/IBDP) and next steps. Phone contact is also listed for direct communication (+81 3-6631-0442), and the school provides an address and travel guidance for the Nishikasai Campus.
2. Step 2 — Campus visit or counselling session. Families can book a campus tour or arrange a virtual counselling session with admissions counsellors, who will explain the admission pathways and the different curricula on offer. Admissions staff will coordinate a visit or online meeting to discuss the programs, progression routes, and how the school supports learners. Travel guidance and contact details are provided to help plan the visit to Nishikasai (Nishi Kasai Campus) or other GIIS Tokyo campuses.
3. Step 3 — Submit application form. After the visit or counselling session, families submit the application form with the required documents. At the time of application, a one-time registration fee is payable to confirm the seat; this fee is non-refundable. Scholarships have their own application forms and counselors are available to guide applicants through that process. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a separate admissions pathway.
4. Step 4 — Payment of Term 1 fees. Once eligibility criteria are met and all admissions steps are satisfactorily completed, the first term fees must be paid before the school term begins. If admissions occur mid-year, term fees are prorated accordingly. The school operates on a term system with payments due before the last payment date indicated on the invoice.
5. Step 5 — Documentation. Required documentation includes the child's birth certificate, proof of residential address, a recent passport-sized photo, and a medical certificate. Ensuring all documents are provided helps avoid rejection of the application. Additional documentation may be requested for scholarship consideration or program changes.
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 several scholarships at the Nishikasai Campus, including the Sadako Ogata Merit cum Means Scholarship. Details include: the scholarship is open to students in Grades 1–9, applies for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years, and is valid for up to two academic years (up to 6 terms). Scholarships are awarded via a pen-and-paper MCQ entrance test in English, Mathematics, and Science (Grades 1–5: 1 hour, 50 questions; Grades 6–9: 2 hours, 100 questions). Test dates are on Saturdays at the GIIS Tokyo campus, and successful candidates must complete admission formalities and pay the first-term fee within 10 working days of the result announcement. Recipients must sign a Code of Conduct, and only one benefit (scholarship/discount/referral) can be used at a time; the decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.
Additional GIIS Tokyo scholarship programs include the Global FUTURE-READY Merit Scholarship (GFRM) and the 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship, described in GIIS Tokyo communications and blog posts. These scholarships span across curricula (CBSE, IB, CLSP/IGCSE, IB DP) and are part of the broader GIIS scholarships ecosystem. Details on GFRM and 9GEMS scholarships are published in GIIS Tokyo materials and blog content.
GIIS Tokyo also notes ongoing scholarship-related events, such as the GIIS20 Scholar Challenge (merit-based opportunities for January 2026 admissions) and related scholarship pathways. These events illustrate the school's approach to merit-based awards and opportunities for new entrants.
For siblings, a separate discount is offered on tuition in GIIS Tokyo admissions materials, including a 25% discount on tuition for the second child in some programs, subject to terms. This sibling discount is a separate benefit from scholarships and applies within the fee structure published for GIIS Tokyo.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
GIIS Tokyo does not publish a numbered waitlist policy for the Nishikasai Campus. The admissions pages describe a process that uses a shortlist of candidates who meet the criteria and then proceed through an additional admission pathway as space allows. There is no publicly stated waitlist pool with ranking. If you need clarity on current seat availability, contact the admissions team via the Enquire Now form or the Nishikasai contact details.
