Canadian International School Tokyo
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
Canadian International School Tokyo (CIS Tokyo) serves 450 students from 36 nationalities aged 4 to 18. The school combines a Canadian educational framework with the IB Diploma Programme, accredited by IBO, CIS and WASC. Tuition $16,774-$20,000 per year. Strong fit for Canadian expat families and Japanese families seeking Canadian-track university pathways, plus students preparing for both Canadian and global universities through the IB.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Canadian taught at Canadian International School Tokyo.
- Tuition: $16,774–$20,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Tokyo international school · 450 students total.
- 36 nationalities top: Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 08:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC verified.
450
36 (Japanese)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, WASC
About Canadian International School Tokyo
Small classes, sense of family, strong parental involvement and good academic results
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,774 – $20,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2600000-¥3100000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,347(+22%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,847 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 75th percentile(above average) |
IB, Canadian
All grades students attend MAP Test. G11 and G12 students attend AP Test if they select the program. The AP examination is coducted on CIS campus.
Sufficient for them to enter universities worldwide.
Japanese
Testing, and recommendation to an appropriately qualified child psychologist, if necessary.
We have a full time guidance counsellor.
Yes
08:30 am – KG finishes at 2:50, grades 1 and 2 at 3:00, grades 3 to 5 at 3:15, and grades 6 to 12 at 3:30.
Yes, we contract with the delivery service provider and the parents make an order through website
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Tokyo
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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