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India International School in Japan (IISJ) was created to meet the needs of the Indian diaspora in Japan and is the first and oldest school serving this community. It opened in 2004 with an initial enrollment of 27 students. In 2007, with enrollment rising toward 1,000, IISJ moved into its current Tokyo premises. There are two campuses, the Tokyo campus at Sengoku, Koto-ku, Tokyo, and the Yokohama campus at Kirigaoka, Midori-ku, Yokohama. CBSE accreditation was granted in 2010, International Baccalaureate classes were added in 2015, gakko hojin status was granted in 2016, and in 2019 IISJ was designated a MEXT International School.
IISJ is described as a neighborhood school where many students walk or ride their bicycles to campus, creating a sense of belonging. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities and after‑school clubs, with an extended‑day option for younger students. IISJ hosts and participates in community events, including the IIMUN conference hosted at the Tokyo campus and Hindi Diwas celebrations at the Indian Embassy. Graduation ceremonies take place for Kindergarten students, and senior secondary graduates, and the school calendar lists events such as the IISJ College Fair and other year‑round activities.
The Parents Association (PA) operates in partnership with the Director of the School and staff to encourage interaction between families and the School, support the curriculum, and improve safety. The PA coordinates programs and projects to support or enrich the curriculum, assists with increased awareness of school safety issues, and organizes fundraising to support programs, equipment, and services. Parents with children currently enrolled are automatically members of the PA. There is a PA Board, and interested parents can contact pa.tokyo@iisjapan.com to join. Volunteer opportunities include School Bus Monitors and Street Crossing Monitors, with library volunteering and other roles welcomed.
India International School in Japan (IISJ) was established in 2004 and provides education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school follows the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, with students sitting for CBSE Board Examinations in Grades 10 and 12. IISJ also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for senior secondary students and publishes IB programme information on its website. The Tokyo campus relocated to a new building in spring 2023, which includes physics and chemistry laboratories, a library, a cafeteria, a gymnasium and a soccer field. Instruction is delivered in English, and additional languages taught as subjects include Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, French, and Nepali. IISJ provides a school bus service in Tokyo. After-school activities listed by the school include Model United Nations, STEM Club, Student Council and sports such as basketball and cricket.
