New International School of Japan
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
New International School of Japan (NewIS) Tokyo serves 255 students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a multi-age constructivist curriculum unique among Tokyo internationals, accredited by CIS and MSA-CESS. Tuition $13,935-$18,065 per year. Strong fit for international expat families on Tokyo assignments seeking experiential, project-based education with intentionally smaller cohort sizes than larger Tokyo internationals, plus strong English-Japanese bilingual integration.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at New International School of Japan.
- Tuition: $13,935–$18,065/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 a.m..
- Accreditations: CIS, MSA-CESS verified.
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CIS, MSA-CESS
About New International School of Japan
We are multiage and dual language by design, and we are free from the rigidity and standardization of the age-grade system. Our students are remarkably engaged as we provide a multitude of resources and a positive ethos that is hard to duplicate in traditional school settings. *Mastery* motivation is usual, as we do not make children feel good or bad by virtue of their comparison with others, instead respecting their readiness and timing for learning. The style largely breaks the so-called *cycle of predictability" as the children experience being younger or older, more proficient or less proficient, over time, in their classes. They develop social, communication, and presentation skills as well as academic skills as an inherent part of their school experience. Whereas one of the classroom teachers may communicate and *teach* in English and the other in Japanese, the children are welcome and encouraged to use and develop all of their language proficiencies. We view them all as emerging
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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) | $13,935 – $18,065 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2160000-¥2800000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,400(+28%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,900 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 59th percentile(above average) |
Other
It depends on their anticipated destinations.
Our school is dual language in English and Japanese (all subjects) and Mandarin Chinese is offered as an elective.
We have very high standards, but without a whiff of standardization. We use the Scottish curriculum for Excellence , developmental continuums, and a truly child-centered approach looking at each child as an individual with their own specific needs.
*Special Needs* generally applies to students who do not fit into a particular school system and are therefore either inconvenient for the teachers or impossible for them to handle. Our multiage by design "Vygotskian" style of school widens the parameter of those who may be successfully accommodated. Diversity is what we want in the classrooms.
We have support teachers during the school day--no additional charge.
8:30 a.m. – 3:35 through age 8 and 3:45 thereafter.
No. Previously parent volunteers arranged to have lunch delivered on Mondays and Fridays for those who requested it. This has been suspended due to covid.
Parents provide snacks and lunches, not the school.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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