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Shinagawa International School offers a broad slate of after‑school programs (ASPs) that emphasize academic enrichment and STEM. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, students can participate in over 70 ASPs each week, with programs rotating annually. Academic options include the Chinese Language Club, Japanese, Mindfulness Club, Newsletter, and Model United Nations, while STEAM offerings cover Robotics, Coding, Vision Math, Lego Construction, Book Illustration, Drama Club, and related topics. Some activities may involve material fees and are led by SIS staff or external instructors.
Arts and creative activities are delivered through ASPs that span performing arts, visual arts, and design. Options include Ballet, Hip‑Hop Dance, Drum/Percussion Ensemble, Guitar, Voice Training and Recording, and Drama Club, along with visual arts such as Arts and Crafts, Loom Bands, Origami, Book Illustration, Sculpture, and Music Appreciation. These programs support creative expression, performance skills, and visual artistry across the school. Some activities may carry material fees and are run by school staff or external specialists.
Cultural and language activities feature language clubs such as Chinese Language Club and Japanese language sessions, complemented by global‑minded programs like Model United Nations. The school calendar includes events such as Japanese Cultural Day and other cultural celebrations, along with International Children's Day, STEAM Day, and Literacy Week. Interdisciplinary Week Without Walls (ID WWW) and educational field trips further deepen cross‑cultural understanding.
Social and hobby activities are a core part of the ASPs, with more than 70 options weekly that span music, drama, sports, arts and crafts, and social clubs. Athletics options include Football Club, Table Tennis, Yoga, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton, allowing students to pursue shared interests and build friendships across grades. These programs are designed to foster social interaction, collaboration, and personal interests beyond the classroom.
Community and service activities are integrated into student life, including service activities and residential trips as part of experiential learning. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) coordinates volunteering and community events, with all families automatically belonging to the PTA and encouraged to participate. Primary‑level residential trips and secondary‑level educational field trips help foster community, social responsibility, and real‑world engagement.
Leadership development is supported through participation in Model United Nations and through immersive experiences like Interdisciplinary Week Without Walls (ID WWW), which includes projects in social entrepreneurship and collaborative problem solving. Experiential learning activities, including residential trips and field trips, are designed to build independence, resilience, and leadership skills. The PTA also provides leadership opportunities for parents to contribute to the school community.
Wellbeing and physical wellness are supported by swimming classes at the Konami Sports Club, with SIS staff and external coaches, as well as indoor gym facilities at the Samezu Campus. Outdoor recreation is facilitated by access to the Samezu Soccer Field and other nearby athletic facilities, supporting PE and after‑school sports. ASPs also include Yoga and other mindfulness and fitness activities to promote physical and mental health.
Shinagawa International School was founded in 2007 and operates as an English-medium international school in Tokyo. The Samezu Campus serves students from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and is part of the school’s International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Teaching and learning are conducted in English, with Japanese offered as part of the language programme. The campus is located in Shinagawa Ward, with access from nearby train stations such as Aomono-Yokochō and Shinagawa Seaside. The school provides a range of co-curricular and after-school activities, including robotics, sports and creative arts. SIS also offers a school bus service and runs regular whole-school events such as Sports Day, STEAM Day and cultural celebrations, which are highlighted as part of the school’s annual calendar.
