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Tohoku International School

Japan

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The school is sponsored by Nanko Gakuen Corporation since 1988 and is governed in conjunction with the TIS Council, an advisory board composed of the Principal and representatives from TIS stakeholders.

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Instructs in English
Fees ¥990,000 - 1,690,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 95
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service Yes
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Tohoku International School (TIS) in Sendai, Miyagi is the only international school in Japan’s Tohoku region offering an IB education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with authorization for both the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). English is the medium of instruction, and the school provides EAL support for students who need additional help with English. Secondary students (Grades 7–12) study subjects including English, History, Science, Mathematics, Japanese, Global Issues, Physical Education and Arts,.The school also integrates technology through its BYLT (“Bring Your Own Laptop”) program. A distinctive tradition is the school’s annual, all-English spring musical, produced every year with students performing on stage and backstage. After-school activities run throughout the year and include options such as programming, basketball, gardening, film-making and yoga, with bus transportation service available.

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Open house for prospective families to visit TIS campus and learn about the school's IB and programm...
Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 00:00 GMT+9 Tohoku International School campus, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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