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The school teaches an English-based North American curriculum for K5 through 9th grade, with a High School opening starting in 2025-2026 (Grade 10). The K5 curriculum Foundation follows North American standards, including the Common Core, and offers core subjects (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) plus weekly co-curriculars that include physical education, swimming, music, art, computer skills and Japanese. Testing includes formative and summative assessments, supported by i-Ready language arts and math and Accelerated Reader. TYIS offers instruction in English with additional language support as needed. The school is located at 2-2-20 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0016, and is accessible from Toyocho Station (Tozai Line); there is no on-site parking.
Tuition and Fees: 2026-2027 fee schedule includes an application fee of 22,000 JPY, entrance fee 275,000 JPY, school development fee 220,000 JPY, and annual tuition and maintenance fees (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High School) as published. Sibling discounts apply: 10% off for the second child and 50% off for the third child on tuition. Fees are tax-inclusive. Payment can be made in installments with an administration fee. Additional costs include school lunch, ASK services (English language supports), camp fees, bus services, and PTA fees. The first day of school is 14 days after all fees are paid; if accepted after June 1, tuition is due upon acceptance. Note: tuition may increase yearly. The school also offers a Middle School Enrollment Scholarship with its own criteria and application process.
Tokyo YMCA International School (TYIS) is an English-language international school in Koto-ku, Tokyo, near Toyocho Station (Tozai Line). In elementary, core subjects are structured around North American content standards, and TYIS also offers Academic Support for Kids (ASK) for students who need additional academic or language support. The high school program is described as modeled after a U.S. high school experience, with elective options including arts, physical education, foreign language, information technology and vocational skills, plus university guidance and SAT test prep support. TYIS also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and states it is an authorized AP school through the College Board. School traditions and activities highlighted on the site include events such as a science fair, spelling bee, talent show, sports day, seasonal concerts and camps.
