India International School in Japan, almost always shortened to IISJ, is the oldest and largest of the schools that serve the Indian community within the wider network of international schools in Tokyo. It was founded in 2004 and follows the Indian national curriculum set by the Central Board of Secondary Education, with around 1,500 students spread across two campuses, one in the Toyo area of Koto in eastern Tokyo and one in Midori in Yokohama. It is recognised as an international school by Japan's education ministry and holds educational corporation status, which lets it offer subsidies and discounted transport to eligible families.
India International School in Japan at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) with board examinations in Grades 10 and 12; IB Diploma Programme classes in Grades 11 and 12 |
|---|---|
| Stages | Kindergarten to Grade 12 (roughly age 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Recognition | CBSE affiliated; recognised as an international school by MEXT; educational corporation status |
| Campuses | Toyo in Koto, Tokyo, and Midori in Yokohama |
| Fee band | Affordable, among the lower cost options in Tokyo |
| Campus area | Koto, eastern Tokyo, plus Midori in Yokohama |
Curriculum and academics
IISJ teaches the Indian national curriculum set by the Central Board of Secondary Education, with students sitting CBSE board examinations in Grades 10 and 12, a route that keeps continuity for families who plan to return to India or follow an Indian pathway. The school has also been an IB candidate, offering the IB Diploma Programme to students in Grades 11 and 12, so older students can choose the CBSE or the Diploma route. For how the Diploma works and how universities recognise it, our IB curriculum pillar sets out the detail.
Teaching is in English, in line with CBSE practice, and the school combines a strong academic focus with the cultural grounding that draws Indian families. Because it is one of the more affordable schools in the city, IISJ features in our guide to the cheapest international schools in Tokyo, which is a useful starting point for families watching the budget.
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India International School in Japan fees
India International School in Japan fees are among the lower cost options in the Tokyo international school fees range, well below the premium English medium schools, which is a large part of the school's appeal to the community it serves. As an educational corporation, IISJ can offer subsidies, financial support and discounted transport passes to eligible families, which lowers the real cost further for those who qualify.
Beyond tuition, plan for the charges a parent must budget separately. These typically include a registration or admission fee, costs for books, uniform and materials, and transport where used. Examination fees apply for the CBSE boards and, where chosen, the IB Diploma. Because every figure is reviewed regularly and can differ between the Tokyo and Yokohama campuses, confirm the exact tuition and any support options with the school office before applying.
Admissions
IISJ admits students around the start of its school year, with entry into other grades where places exist. Families apply through the relevant campus, providing prior school records, and the school is well practised at receiving children transferring from CBSE schools in India and elsewhere, which the shared curriculum makes straightforward. The early grades and the main board examination years are the busiest entry points.
The school has long served families arriving for work in Tokyo's technology, finance and engineering sectors, where the Indian community is well represented, and it understands the documentation and settling in support that overseas families need. When choosing where to live, families weigh the commute to either the Koto or the Yokohama campus.
Location and who goes there
The Tokyo campus sits in the Toyo area of Koto in the east of the city, in a building that includes science laboratories, a library, a gymnasium and sports space, while the second campus serves the Midori area of Yokohama. The two campus model means families across the Greater Tokyo area can find a site within reach, and many live in the eastern wards and along the lines that serve Koto, or in the Yokohama suburbs.
The community is built around the Indian diaspora in Japan, with a strong presence of families in technology, finance and engineering, which shapes the school's culture and calendar. For how Koto, the eastern wards and the wider region compare and where expatriate families tend to settle, the Tokyo city hub maps the city and the schools that serve each area.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are India International School in Japan fees?
IISJ is one of the more affordable international schools in Tokyo, sitting well below the premium English medium schools. As an educational corporation it can offer subsidies and discounted transport for eligible families. Annual tuition is charged by grade, with a registration fee and material costs added. Confirm the current figures with the school office before applying.
What curriculum does India International School in Japan follow?
IISJ follows the Indian national curriculum set by the Central Board of Secondary Education, with CBSE board examinations in Grades 10 and 12. It is also an IB candidate offering Diploma Programme classes to students in Grades 11 and 12, so families can choose the CBSE or IB route in the senior years.
Is India International School in Japan a good school?
IISJ is the oldest and largest school for the Indian community in Japan, recognised as an international school by MEXT and holding educational corporation status, with around 1,500 students across two campuses. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we set out its programme and recognition rather than score it.
When do India International School in Japan applications open?
IISJ admits students around the start of its school year, with entry into other grades where places exist. Families relocating to Tokyo or Yokohama should contact the relevant campus early, as the school is in steady demand within the Indian community.
Where is India International School in Japan?
IISJ has its Tokyo campus in the Toyo area of Koto in eastern Tokyo and a second campus in Midori in Yokohama, serving Indian families across the Greater Tokyo area.
