Japan, Tokyo
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Shinagawa International School's guiding statements state that it cultivates a multicultural community that supports academic, social, and personal success, and it fosters a respectful, inclusive environment with a 1:6 teacher–student ratio.
SIS Samezu Campus (Grade 4–12) provides Learning Support for students with additional needs, including EAL and behavior management, with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or a Student Success Plan as appropriate.
The EAL program uses small-group instruction and curriculum modifications, offering both 'push in' and 'pull out' sessions; English proficiency is assessed using WIDA standards, and enrollment and ongoing support are coordinated by the EAL coordinator and homeroom teacher.
Mental wellbeing is supported through Counseling as part of the school's Learning Support framework, with ongoing support and counseling services to help students.
SIS is committed to safeguarding, with the school describing itself as committed to child safeguarding in its safeguarding and welfare practices.
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.