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- MEXT accreditation: GIIS Tokyo is a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)–accredited institution. This indicates adherence to Japanese educational standards.
- EFQM Certification: GIIS Tokyo received the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) certification in August 2024, recognized as an 'Outstanding Organisation.' This certification signals recognition of organisational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- IB Diploma Programme candidacy: GIIS Tokyo was designated as a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This status reflects progress toward IB accreditation and alignment with IB standards. (IB candidate status noted in 2020 materials.)
- MEXT inclusion (foreign education system): In 2020, GIIS Tokyo was included in Japan's foreign education system under MEXT, with the inclusion taking effect on Sept 30, 2020, enabling GIIS Tokyo students to qualify to study at universities in Japan.
- No.1 CBSE school outside India (historical recognition): Earlier in 2020, the campus was recognised by India's Ministry of Education as the No.1 CBSE school outside India, based on CBSE results.
- Global Schools Group membership: Kita Kasai Campus is a member of Global Schools Group, the global network GIIS belongs to. This reflects an alignment with a broader international standards and best practices.
- Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (2025): GIIS Tokyo was awarded the Deming Prize for Total Quality Management, a premier international award for quality and continuous improvement. The prize is described as one of the world's most prestigious awards for TQM, and GIIS Tokyo is highlighted as the first educational institution to earn this honour.
Global Indian International School Tokyo – Kita Kasai Campus opened in April 2023 and is located in Edogawa City, on the eastern side of Tokyo. The campus accepts students from ages 3 to 18 and offers Pre-Primary through Highschool education. According to the school website, Kita Kasai campus provides three academic programmes: the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) programme for early years, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), and the Indian CBSE curriculum. The IB PYP curriculum includes English as the primary language of instruction, with Japanese or French offered as a second language. The campus is accessible from Nishi-Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, with nearby Toei Bus connections. GIIS Tokyo also lists a range of co-curricular activities across its campuses, including coding, dance and sports such as soccer and basketball, which support students’ learning beyond the classroom.
