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The school originated in the late 1990s as an inclusive learning initiative led by Ikuko Tsuboya-Newell. She began International Secondary School in 2000, and the program later evolved into Tokyo International Progressive School under a not-for-profit model. The school is governed as a not-for-profit entity and is part of the Tokyo International School Group. It serves students in Grades 4 through 12 and is located at 1-5-20 Kamata, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0077, Japan. Approximately 85% of TIPS graduates go on to post-secondary institutions worldwide.
TIPS frames itself as Building Unity through Diversity and aims to provide a safe, inclusive community for each student. The school documents a range of community and cultural events through its blog, including field trips and service projects. Notable events include the Rotary Club Painting Project, a Woodworking event, the Q1 Awards Ceremony, and a Halloween bake sale, reflecting family and student involvement. The Grade 9 and 10 Science Museum Visit illustrates family engagement in learning beyond campus. The 2025-2026 calendar lists key events that involve families and staff.
Tokyo International Progressive School (TIPS) is a small international school in Setagaya, Tokyo, serving students from Grades 4 to 12. Founded in 2000, the school is located near the Futako-Tamagawa area and provides guidance for access from Futako-Tamagawa Station. TIPS is designed to support students with mild learning differences and learning challenges, offering an individualized academic environment with very small class sizes, averaging six students and capped at ten. The school follows an American-based curriculum, using Common Core standards in the middle grades and University of Nebraska High School (UNHS) online courses and Advanced Placement (AP) options at the high school level. Instruction is delivered in English, with opportunities for students to engage in Japanese language and culture activities. Beyond academics, students can participate in clubs such as coding, band, board games and sports, as well as the ACE program, which focuses on student-led projects and entrepreneurship.
