Shinagawa International School - Seaside Campus is a IB (PYP) school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $16,415 to $18,593 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No merit-based or need-based scholarships are offered. Sibling discounts apply: 10% discount on tuition for the second and additional siblings (for parents enrolled after 2025–2026); 20% discount for the second child for parents enrolled before 2025–2026; 30% discount for the third child for current students only.
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About
Shinagawa International School Seaside Campus is an IB World co-educational day school in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, serving students in Grades 1–3 as part of the school's three-campus system. The campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme with English as the primary language of instruction, supported by EAL and Japanese language programmes, and maintains a 1:6 teacher-student ratio for personalised learning. Student life includes afterschool activities spanning arts, sports, and service, along with an organised school bus network and on-site daycare.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SIS offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) across three campuses in Tokyo. The Seaside Campus specializes in Grades 1–3 with inquiry-based learning, small class sizes (1:6 teacher-student ratio), EAL and Japanese language support, an organised school bus system, on-site daycare, and a structured afterschool programme. A four-week Summer School featuring STEAM projects and weekly field trips is also offered.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | JPY 2,350,000~$ 15,615 |
| Grade 2 | JPY 2,350,000~$ 15,615 |
| Grade 3 | JPY 2,350,000~$ 15,615 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,450,000 - 2,775,000. Application fee: $268.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquiry: Contact an Admissions Officer for information about programs and next steps. 2) School Visit: Arrange a visit through the admissions page; highly recommended but not required. 3) Application Submission: Complete and submit the application form with a JPY 40,000 application fee; applications accepted year-round. 4) Interview and Assessment: Applicants may be invited to an interview; students in Grade 1 and above take a MAP test evaluating English, reading, and mathematics. 5) Admission Decision and Enrolment: Decisions communicated within a few weeks after assessment; acceptance letters and enrollment invoices sent to successful applicants.
Admissions Details
When a class is at full capacity, applicants may be placed in a waiting pool. The pool is not ranked; if spaces become available, candidates are reconsidered based on gender balance, nationality, English proficiency, siblings, and other factors. The waiting pool is valid for two years.
School Day
Grades 1–12 run 8:30 am–3:00 pm.
Student Life
Uniforms are mandatory for all students at all times unless otherwise specified. Uniform items must be purchased through official suppliers.
School lunches are provided through Kiwi's Kitchen and Tamagoya; ordering is optional and placed in advance weekly or monthly. Kiwi Kitchen offers four daily main dishes, including a vegetarian option, with two portion sizes: regular and large.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counseling is provided as part of Learning Support to support students' mental wellbeing.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, with safeguarding emphasized in staff recruitment practices including police background checks for new employees. Fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills are conducted regularly.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a School Board and operates as a non-profit organization. The Board is responsible for policy oversight, strategic planning, financial management, and recruitment and performance review of the Head of School.