International School of the Sacred Heart
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) Tokyo serves 570 students from 50 nationalities aged 3 to 18 — Tokyo's only all-girls international school within the global Sacred Heart Catholic network. The school delivers an American curriculum with strong AP and US-college progression. Accredited by CIS and WASC. Tuition $17,032-$18,968 per year. Long-established choice for international families on Tokyo assignments seeking single-sex American-track education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $17,032–$18,968/yr published annual range.
- 50 nationalities top: Japan, USA.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten: 8:30 am Junior School to High School: 8:20 am.
- Accreditations: CIS, WASC verified.
570
50 (Japan, USA)
Rolling
CIS, WASC
AP
About International School of the Sacred Heart
The International School of the Sacred Heart was established as the first international school for girls in Tokyo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $17,032 – $18,968 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2640000-¥2940000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,960(+22%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $24,460 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 69th percentile(above average) |
American
AP
MAP, PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP
Japanese and French
1:1 support and in-class support
Yes, K to Grade 8
Yes, ELA (English Language Acquisition)
Kindergarten: 8:30 am Junior School to High School: 8:20 am – Kindergarten: 2:50 pm Junior School: 3:00 pm Middle and High School: 3:30 pm
Yes, optional
Yes
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Fee Position in Tokyo
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Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Japan, USA
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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