Tohoku International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Sendai, Japan. Founded in 1950. Annual tuition ranges from $6,633 to $11,323 USD.
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Scholarships Available
No formal school-wide scholarship programme is published. However, children of full-time foreign faculty members at Tohoku University may receive preferential treatment on entrance and tuition fees under a formal agreement between TIS and Tohoku University.
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About
Tohoku International School is a private, coeducational day school in Sendai, Japan offering both the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is provided in English and Japanese, with the PYP authorized since June 2017 and the DP since May 2021. The school serves students in the IB Asia Pacific region with examinations held in May.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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IB World School offering both PYP and DP programmes in a bilingual English and Japanese environment in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-8 | JPY 1,340,000~$ 8,904 |
| Grade 9-10 | JPY 1,540,000~$ 10,233 |
| Grade 11-12 | JPY 1,690,000~$ 11,229 |
| Kindergarten (Full day) | JPY 990,000~$ 6,578 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥990,000 - 1,690,000. Application fee: $101.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit TIS in person or request a virtual tour. Step 2: Complete the digital admission application, save as PDF, and submit with required documents by email, mail, or in person; applications accepted up to six months in advance. Step 3: School conducts an application review to determine space availability. Step 4: In-person entrance interview (approximately one hour) covering reading, writing, speaking, and mathematics to assess abilities and EAL support needs.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist system is published. Admissions occur throughout the year based on space availability; places are offered as space permits.
School Day
Exact daily start and end times are not published. Bus morning pickups run approximately 8:00–8:45 and afternoon drop-offs approximately 15:40–16:20. After-school activities (ASA) are offered throughout the year with bus transport provided.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through regular SEL classes as part of Tier 1 universal supports within a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS). A Student Support Lead coordinates wellbeing interventions and reviews data to tailor support. An EAL/SEL Teacher addresses language-related social-emotional needs. Safeguarding policies emphasise protection of physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Safeguarding focuses on prevention, identification, and management of child safety. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Dianna Dawson and the Deputy DSL is Robert Zehmke. Concerns can be reported to [email protected]. The policy follows international and local best practices with ongoing staff training and clear reporting procedures.
Student Demographics
School Background
private