The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2024. Annual tuition ranges from $15,075 to $15,075 USD.
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The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) is an independent international high school in Shibuya, Tokyo, serving students in grades 9–12 with a curriculum grounded in project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning. Students spend half their school day designing and executing real-world projects guided by coaches and industry mentors, preparing for an American high school diploma along with SAT and AP exams. Fully accredited by MSA-CESS since December 2025, TIF is located at Spark Shibuya within walking distance of Shibuya Station.
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TIF is an independent international high school in Shibuya, Tokyo built on project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning. Students spend half the school day designing and executing real-world projects supported by coaches and industry mentors. A signature annual Demo Day event has students present projects to a public audience. The school is fully accredited by MSA-CESS and culminates in an American high school diploma recognized by leading universities worldwide.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | JPY 2,250,000~$ 14,950 |
| Grade 10 | JPY 2,250,000~$ 14,950 |
| Grade 11 | JPY 2,250,000~$ 14,950 |
| Grade 12 | JPY 2,250,000~$ 14,950 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,250,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Watch the Demo Day Video with your child. 2. Schedule a one-on-one Information Session with the admissions team. 3. Complete an Application Questionnaire. 4. Shortlisted applicants participate in two student interview rounds with faculty. 5. Applicants spend a day at TIF for peer interactions and a Grand Mission brainstorming exercise. 6. Successful applicants receive an official offer via email and complete enrollment including tuition payment. Study Abroad applicants follow a separate process via [email protected] with a December 1 priority deadline for the following academic year.
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School Day
A typical school day runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Student Life
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness practices and mental health education incorporated into the curriculum, alongside regular physical education and a safeguarding framework.
Safeguarding is fundamental to student care, with rigorous safeguarding policies and practices to maintain a secure environment and protect students' physical and emotional well-being.
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School Background
The school operates as The Innovation Fellowship K.K., a private company based in Tokyo. Fully accredited by MSA-CESS as of December 1, 2025. Member of NACAC with CEEB Code 664040.