Canadian International School (CIS Tokyo) — IB Primary Education in Tokyo
Shinagawa-ku / Meguro-ku (three sites), Tokyo, Japan
Canadian International School (CIS Tokyo) is an international school in Shinagawa-ku / Meguro-ku (three sites), Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Canadian International School (CIS Tokyo) is located in Shinagawa-ku / Meguro-ku (three sites), Tokyo and serves PreK–G12 through Canadian (BC) Curriculum + IB PYP/MYP/DP. It was founded in 1999. William Prep has verified 2 campuses for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1999
- Curriculum
- Canadian (BC) Curriculum + IB PYP/MYP/DP
- Enrollment
- ~1,000 (two campuses)
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (K4–K5) ¥2,350,000; Tuition (Grade 1–5) ¥2,650,000; Registration Fee ¥300,000; Building Development Fee (Grade 1-12 only) ¥600,000; Building Maintenance Fee ¥250,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is PreK–G12; the stated curriculum is Canadian (BC) Curriculum + IB PYP/MYP/DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains 2 campuses.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: WASC. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around Canadian (BC) Curriculum + IB PYP/MYP/DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Shinagawa-ku / Meguro-ku (three sites), Tokyo is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring Article 1 status; compulsory-education treatment should be checked with the relevant municipality.
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥2,800,000–3,200,000) plus transport, meals, uniforms, and other extras would exceed budget.
This fit assessment is based on published curriculum, location, legal status, fees, and language requirements. It is not a ranking of educational quality.
Sources
- Fees ↗Canadian International School (Tokyo) · School official
- Nakameguro Elementary campus location information ↗Canadian International School (CIS Tokyo) · School official
- School website ↗Canadian International School (CIS Tokyo) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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