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TYIS celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024. A high school division was announced to start in 2025-2026. TYIS is located at 2-2-20 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0016. The school operates under the Tokyo YMCA organization and is guided by YMCA core values Encounter, Connect and Transform.
TYIS fosters a diverse community guided by YMCA core values Encounter, Connect and Transform. The school runs seasonal programs such as Spring into Action and Summer Adventures. It hosts a Saturday School program and information sessions for prospective families.
TYIS has a Parent-Teacher Association with a PTA fee structure. The annual PTA fee is 10,000 JPY, with additional payments of 5,000 JPY after Term 2 and 2,000 JPY after Term 3.
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.
