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CIS Tokyo offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Calculus AB, English, World History, Chemistry, and Physics B, with additional AP subjects available. The school also delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten through Grade 5, supporting inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness in the early years. English-language support is available for students who need additional assistance to reach grade-level expectations. The libraries support academic enrichment through programs like Sakura Medal and Forest of Reading, and they host a Baker Books book club and book fairs to promote reading across the community.
In the senior high program, Visual Arts (Visual Arts 10-12), Music (Music 10-12), and a Dramatic Arts course (DRA701A) are part of the curriculum, indicating a structured pathway for arts education. The high school program's course offerings reflect a formal focus on performing and visual arts within the Canadian curriculum framework. The libraries also support creative engagement through access to arts-related reading and resources.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) emphasizes international-mindedness and global awareness for Kindergarten through Grade 5, aligning with CIS Tokyo's Canadian-international educational approach. Library programs such as the Sakura Medal and Forest of Reading promote cross-cultural reading and Canadian literature exposure. The library's book clubs and book fairs further support cultural and language exposure through literature.
Within the PYP framework, CIS Tokyo encourages students to take responsible action in their communities.
The senior high curriculum includes a Leadership course (LED621A), indicating formal opportunities for leadership development within the high school program.
The high school program includes Physical Education (Wellness) as PED401A and Physical Education (Physical Literacy) as PED801A, reflecting an emphasis on wellness and physical development. These wellness-focused courses are part of the broader wellbeing framework in the upper grades.
Canadian International School Tokyo (CIS Tokyo) is an international day school in Tokyo offering education from Kindergarten through Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. It follows the Canadian curriculum and incorporates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the early years. In the upper grades, students have access to Advanced Placement course options. Japanese language is taught as part of the curriculum alongside core academic subjects. The school operates multiple campuses in the Shinagawa and Nakameguro areas, both of which are well connected to central Tokyo by public transport. Class sizes typically average around 15 students, with a maximum of about 20, allowing for close interaction between teachers and students. Annual tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year range from approximately ¥2,600,000 to ¥3,100,000. CIS Tokyo is accredited by the Prince Edward Island Department of Education, the International Baccalaureate for the PYP and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program includes physical education, music and visual arts, and a contracted school bus service is available.
