Tokyo International School

Tokyo International School participates in KPASS Academic Competitions, providing high-paced challenges beyond the classroom. Key competitions include the Model UN Club (MUN), Math Field Day, and Brain Bowl. These events develop quick thinking, teamwork, and subject-specific skills, and TIS hosts the Middle School Brain Bowl for participants across the KPASS network. The KPASS framework connects students with peers from other international schools in the Tokyo area, enhancing global awareness.

Co-curricular Fine Arts opportunities are provided through KPASS, including the Drama Festival, Choral Festival, and Artscape (a visual arts showcase). Students can also participate in clubs such as Video Making, Manga Drawing, Guitar, and Choir, which run as part of the co-curricular program. These activities broaden creative expression, performance, and cross-cultural collaboration within the KPASS network.

The Experiential Education program offers international experiences that extend cultural learning beyond the classroom. The Overseas Learning Trip in Grade 10 is a capstone service-learning trip that engages students directly with local communities, such as destinations like Thailand. In addition, the school runs residential journeys across Japan (Grades 3-10) and an annual Ski Trip to the Japanese Alps (Grades 6-9) to broaden horizons and resilience. The school also hosts Model UN as part of KPASS, fostering diplomacy and cross-cultural communication, and the student body represents around seventy nationalities.

A broad range of recreational activities supports social and hobby development, including STEAM Club, Multisports, Video Making, Manga Drawing, Guitar, Speech, Rock Climbing, Choir, Introduction to Programming, and Kids-4-Kids (a community service-based club for younger students). Activities rotate seasonally so offerings change throughout the year. Space permitting, students may join multiple activities each term.

Community service and service-learning are integral to TIS beyond the classroom. The Kids-4-Kids service club provides a platform for students to plan and run fundraising activities for charities. The Experiential Education program includes a Thailand service-learning trip as part of Grade 10, offering direct engagement with local communities. The admissions FAQ notes that the school offers learning opportunities with an emphasis on service learning and residential trips.

Leadership development is a core component of TIS through its KPASS membership. KPASS provides a powerful platform for students to grow as leaders and reflective team members. Participation in athletics and academic competitions further develops leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking. These opportunities are grounded in the KPASS framework and in the school's program for co-curricular activities.

The co-curricular program emphasizes health and movement beyond the classroom, with a strong focus on Physical Health Education and movement through the Lower School PSPE curriculum. Upper- and lower-school activities include Outdoor Education and Adventure such as hiking, snowshoe walking, and camping, promoting resilience and environmental awareness. Facilities include an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor track and a rock climbing wall to support physical activity. Clubs such as Chess and Video Making complement wellbeing through cognitive challenge and social engagement.