The Innovation Fellowship (TIF)
International School in Tokyo
Quick answer
The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 5 students. Tuition of $14,516–$14,516/year is in line with Tokyo averages. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $14,516–$14,516/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 5 Tokyo international school.
- Ages: Ages 12 to 18 school day starts at Our school starts at 8:30am..
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS verified.
5 avg
Rolling
MSA-CESS
AP
About The Innovation Fellowship (TIF)
The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) is an independent international school in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo. TIF engages students with individualized learning opportunities designed to maximize their life success, ignite their passions in collaboration with peers, and enable them to utilize their inner excellence to create value in society through their education. The school offers a dynamic and rigorous curriculum that exceeds Common Core standards and culminates in an American high school diploma recognized by leading universities worldwide.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,516 – $14,516 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ¥2250000-¥2250000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,116(+25%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,616 |
| Cost position in Tokyo | 49th percentile(mid-range) |
American
AP
Our rigorous curriculum exceeds Common Core standards and prepares students for success on their Advanced Placement and SAT exams.
We offer Japanese classes for students personalized to their level.
unknown
We do not have specialized staff or specialized programs to support children with special learning needs at this time.
We do not offer extra classes at this time. English fluency is required to join the school.
Our school starts at 8:30am. – Our school finishes at 3:30pm.
Our school currently does not provide lunches for the students. Students can bring their own lunch or access food services nearby the campus.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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