Shinagawa International School - Aoyoko Campus is a IB (PYP) school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $16,415 to $18,593 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Shinagawa International School's Aoyoko Campus is the Early Learning Center of SIS Tokyo, serving children aged 3 to 5 in Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa Ward. The campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme Early Years curriculum through a play-based, inquiry-driven approach, with English as the primary language of instruction and Japanese taught as a subject. It is part of an IB continuum spanning three campuses, offering a seamless educational pathway from Preschool through Grade 12.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The Aoyoko Campus is SIS's Early Learning Center delivering the IB PYP Early Years curriculum through a play-based, inquiry-driven approach introduced in 2025. It features a safe outdoor playground, a school bus service with GPS tracking and attendants, and access to school-wide after-school activities including art, music, drama, coding, and sports. The campus is part of an IB continuum school spanning Preschool through Grade 12 across three campuses, providing seamless pedagogical progression.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-5 | JPY 2,575,000~$ 17,110 |
| Grade 6-10 | JPY 2,675,000~$ 17,774 |
| Grade 11-12 | JPY 2,775,000~$ 18,439 |
| Preschool/Kindergarten (K1-3) | JPY 2,450,000~$ 16,279 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,450,000 - 2,775,000. Application fee: $268.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquiry and initial contact with the admissions team. 2) Optional school visit arranged via the admissions page or School Visit Reservation form. 3) Submit online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of JPY 40,000. 4) Submit required supporting documents for document screening. 5) Assessment and interview; for Grade 1 and above a MAP Test is administered (not applicable for ELC). 6) Admissions decision communicated within a few weeks; outcomes include Acceptance, Waiting Pool, or Rejection. 7) Enrollment: complete enrollment process and arrange required fee payments. 8) Fees are fixed August 2025–June 2026 and reviewed annually.
Admissions Details
The admissions process includes a formal Waiting Pool outcome alongside Acceptance or Rejection. Applicants placed in the Waiting Pool are kept for consideration if spaces become available. Specific criteria, timing, and movement from Waiting Pool to Enrollment are not detailed publicly.
School Day
Preschool to Kindergarten hours are 8:30 am–2:30 pm. Grades 1–12 follow 8:30 am–3:00 pm.
Student Life
All students are required to wear the SIS uniform. The uniform policy is mandatory across all grades. Uniform items must be purchased through official suppliers and costs are charged separately.
An optional lunch service is available, with meals served on site. The lunch program offers a variety of meals for students. Lunch costs are charged separately and not included in tuition.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counseling is offered as a student support service. Transitions are guided by MAP/WIDA assessments and exiting support services include counseling.
SIS is committed to safeguarding and child protection. Staff recruitment requires a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and safeguarding is described as part of the school's mission and culture.
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School Background
Shinagawa International School operates as a non-profit organization governed by the SIS School Board, which oversees policy, financial management, and strategic direction.





