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Tohoku International School (TIS) holds the following accreditations, with brief descriptions:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP): An IB program for Grades 11–12 that leads to the IB diploma, recognized by universities worldwide.
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP): An IB program for younger students focusing on inquiry-based learning across subject areas.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): A U.S.-based accreditation body that evaluates schools to ensure alignment with international standards of quality and governance.
- Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS): Japan's council of international schools that promotes quality assurance and collaboration among member schools.
- East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS): A regional association of international schools in East Asia that supports professional development and school collaboration.
- International Baccalaureate Association of Japan (IBAJ): The national IB association in Japan, supporting IB schools and IB-related activities in the country.
- Japanese Ministry of Education: Accreditation by Japan's national education authorities, indicating recognition under the country's education system.
Notes:
- Public information on these accreditations is listed in the Accreditation Information section and in the general introduction about TIS on tisweb.net. The site confirms that TIS is an IB World School offering both PYP and DP, and that it is accredited by WASC and by the Japanese Ministry of Education, among other bodies.
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.
