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Shinagawa International School - Samezu Campus

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ¥2,575,000 - 2,900,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Shinagawa International School Tokyo
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

At Shinagawa International School, we strive to nurture inspired, independent lifelong learners who are balanced academically, artistically, socially, and physically. Through personalized instruction and diverse activities, we create a non-discriminatory environment that fosters academic achievement, social development, and personal growth, all aligned with the core elements of the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Our teachers design activities that empower students’ academic achievement and foster a love for continual learning, while promoting social development through mixed-age group interactions in the After School Program. We create an inclusive environment that embraces students’ diverse needs and backgrounds, offering personalized instruction through a high teacher-to-student ratio. Our curriculum follows the five essential elements of the International Baccalaureate—Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Conceptual Understanding, and Action. With a focus on community, SIS encourages collaboration and open communication between staff, parents, and students, with active parent participation in various school activities.

This campus is part of Shinagawa International School Tokyo

3 Chome-6-21 Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 140-0004, Japan

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The Essentials

Shinagawa International School - Samezu Campus has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Shinagawa International School has three campuses in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo: Aoyoko Campus (Preschool–Kindergarten), Seaside Campus (Primary), and Samezu Campus (Secondary). The Aoyoko Campus is in Minamishinagawa; Seaside sits near Shinagawa Seaside Station, and Samezu is also located in Minamishinagawa. The campuses are accessible by multiple rail lines: Aoyoko is about 5 minutes from Aomono-Yokocho, 7 minutes from Oimachi, and 15 minutes from Shinagawa Seaside; Seaside is about 5 minutes from Shinagawa Seaside and Aomono-Yokocho, and 15 minutes from Oimachi; Samezu is about 7 minutes from Shinagawa Seaside, 3 minutes from Aomono-Yokocho, and 15 minutes from Oimachi.

Stages
The school offers an IB continuum: Early Learning Center (ELC) for ages 3–5 at the Aoyoko Campus; Primary Years Programme across Seaside (Grade 1–3) and Samezu (Grade 4–5); Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10; and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12.

Type
Co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from more than 40 countries. The most common nationalities are not publicly disclosed, and a detailed local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
Learning support includes English as an Additional Language (EAL) and other supports. EAL is delivered in small groups with push‑in and pull‑out sessions, with English proficiency assessed using WIDA standards. For formally assessed students, an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) may be created; for others, a Student Success Plan is used to support inclusion in mainstream classes.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
Preschool–Kindergarten: instructional hours from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; Grades 1–12: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Bus service
A safe school bus service operates, primarily for preschool and primary students with limited availability for secondary students. Buses have seat belts, GPS tracking, and attendants. There are eight routes (School Bus 1–8) serving various areas; routes and times may adjust based on demand. Parents can register by contacting the school.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Shinagawa International School - Samezu Campus ranges from JPY 2,575,000 to JPY 2,900,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees

- Application fee: JPY 40,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable; payable on submission of each student's application).
- Enrollment fee (registration): JPY 1,000,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable; payable within one week of confirmation of admission).

Tuition — amounts and term schedule (three installments per school year)

Tuition is charged per academic year and payable in three installments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The following shows each term amount and the annual total for the 2025–2026 school year:

- Preschool – Kindergarten: Term 1 JPY 875,000; Term 2 JPY 675,000; Term 3 JPY 675,000. Annual total JPY 2,225,000.
- Grades 1–5: Term 1 JPY 850,000; Term 2 JPY 750,000; Term 3 JPY 750,000. Annual total JPY 2,350,000.
- Secondary (Grades 6–10): Term 1 JPY 950,000; Term 2 JPY 750,000; Term 3 JPY 750,000. Annual total JPY 2,450,000.
- Secondary (Grades 11–12): Term 1 JPY 950,000; Term 2 JPY 800,000; Term 3 JPY 800,000. Annual total JPY 2,550,000.

Additional recurring educational fees shown per term (where applicable):

- EAL fee (if required): Term 1 JPY 200,000; Term 2 JPY 150,000; Term 3 JPY 150,000. Annual total JPY 500,000.
- Daycare service (charged at JPY 2,000/hour): Term 1 JPY 275,000; Term 2 JPY 200,000; Term 3 JPY 275,000. Annual total JPY 750,000 (dependent on hours used).

(The school states that tuition is charged per year and is payable in three installments.)

Maintenance, supply and support fees

- Maintenance fee: JPY 250,000 per student per year (annual, non‑refundable).
- Supply fee: Charged to cover small field trips, Japanese textbooks, class novels and some stationery items; amount depends on grade/use and is charged separately.
- Learning support fee (if required): JPY 500,000 per year, payable in three installments.

Additional and optional costs

- Lunches: not included in tuition; charged separately.
- Uniforms: compulsory for all grades; cost varies by items ordered.
- PTA annual fee: JPY 6,000.
- School excursions / field trips and non‑curricular residential/day trips: charged as required (examples of single–event charges range from JPY 100 to JPY 1,500 depending on the activity).
- Some exam fees, some sports events/tournaments, some extracurricular activities/ASPs, and swimming: may be charged separately.

Sibling discounts

- A 20% discount on the second child's tuition is available for families with children enrolled before the 2025–2026 school year. For parents enrolling after the 2025–2026 school year, a 10% discount is available on the tuition fees for the second and any additional siblings.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition schedule: the annual tuition is split into three instalments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) and billed accordingly.
- Application fee: due on submission of the application. Enrollment fee: payable within one week from confirmation of admission. Maintenance and other annual fees are charged as stated.
- Late enrolment: students joining after the start of the school year are charged by academic term; attendance for any portion of a term requires payment for the full term.
- Late payment: a 2% fee is added to late tuition payments; accounts in arrears by more than one month may result in suspension of the student until the balance is cleared.
- Withdrawal notice: parents must provide not less than one complete term's prior written notice; otherwise one complete term's fees are payable in lieu of notice.

Refund information

- All school fees are non‑refundable. One‑time payments and first‑term tuition are non‑refundable. If travel to Japan is prevented by unavoidable circumstances such as government visa restrictions or entry regulations, tuition payments may be carried forward once.

Fee payment options and contact for payment arrangements

- All fees are to be remitted in Japanese yen (JPY).
- The school accepts bank transfers for donations and publishes bank details for remittance; the accounting contact is accounting@sistokyo.jp for payment enquiries and arrangements. Use of bank transfer for payments and invoicing is in practice for the school's financial transactions.

Notes

- Tuition and fees shown above are fixed for the August 2025 to June 2026 school year and are reviewed annually. Any changes for the next school year are announced by the end of May.
Academics

Shinagawa International School - Samezu Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Samezu Campus serves students from Grade 4 through Grade 12, delivering the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Grades 4–5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11–12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) uses a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach organized around six themes: Who We Are, Where We Are In Place And Time, How We Express Ourselves, How The World Works, How We Organize Ourselves, and Sharing the Planet, with knowledge, concepts, skills, and dispositions developed through units of inquiry. In the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), language and literature are taught in English and Japanese, language acquisition in Japanese, and the program covers Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, PHE, Design, and Arts (Visual Arts and Music), with an emphasis on Approaches to Learning and the Personal Project. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12, commencing in 2024–25) offers Group 1 English A and Japanese A; Group 2 Japanese B and ab initio; Group 3 Business Management and Environmental Systems and Societies; Group 4 Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, and Environmental Systems and Societies; Group 5 Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation SL or Analysis and Approaches HL) and includes the DP core—Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)—with college counseling support. The school provides English-language instruction with EAL and Japanese language support, and campus groupings are Aoyoko Campus (Preschool–Kindergarten), Seaside Campus (Grade 1–3), and Samezu Campus (Grade 4–12).
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry: Begin by reaching out with questions about Shinagawa International School (SIS) and its IB-aligned programmes. You can ask about facilities, the IB frameworks (PYP, MYP, DP), and the learning approach to determine fit for your child. The admissions team can provide guidance on requirements and next steps, and there is no obligation to proceed after an inquiry.
2. School Visit (highly recommended but not mandatory): Arrange a visit through the admissions page or the School Visit Reservation form to see classrooms, talk with staff, and observe the campus culture. A visit helps families understand daily routines, student life, and how SIS supports multilingual and international students. This step is not mandatory for applicants, but it is strongly encouraged for a comprehensive understanding of the environment.
3. Application Submission: Complete the application form and submit it along with the required application fee. Prepare any documents requested during the application process for a smooth review. This step is essential to move forward in the admissions process.
4. Interview – Assessment: After submitting the application, applicants undergo an interview and assessment. For students in Grade 1 and above, MAP Tests assess English, reading, and math levels as part of the evaluation. The admissions team will review the results after the interview and assessment.
5. Admission Decision and Acceptance: Admission decisions are communicated within a few weeks of the assessment. Accepted applicants receive an acceptance letter and enrollment instructions, including next steps for fee payments.
6. Enrolment: Parents complete the enrollment form and arrange the necessary school fee payments to finalize enrollment. Enrollment communications and invoices are issued to successful applicants when an acceptance is granted.

Scholarships
Shinagawa International School does not advertise formal scholarships. There is a tuition sibling discount of 10% for the second and any additional siblings. A third-child discount of 30% is described as applicable to current students.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system described in SIS admissions materials. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadline. Admission decisions follow the interview/assessment process, and decisions are communicated within a few weeks; acceptance letters and enrollment instructions are sent to successful applicants.
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