International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) — International Girls’ Primary Education in Hiroo
Shibuya-ku (Hiroo), Tokyo, Japan
International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) is an international school in Shibuya-ku (Hiroo), Tokyo. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) is located in Shibuya-ku (Hiroo), Tokyo and serves K–G12 (all-girls G1–12) through US-style / own curriculum + WASC + IB DP. It was founded in 1908. William Prep has verified Hiroo campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1908
- Curriculum
- US-style / own curriculum + WASC + IB DP
- Enrollment
- ~590 (all school; 500+ enrolled)
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (Grade 1–8) ¥2,770,000; Application Fee ¥30,000; Registration Fee ¥300,000; Education & Building Development Fee ¥600,000; Building/Maintenance Fee ¥220,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is K–G12 (all-girls G1–12); the stated curriculum is US-style / own curriculum + WASC + IB DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Hiroo campus.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: WASC, CIS. 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 US-style / own curriculum + WASC + IB DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Shibuya-ku (Hiroo), 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 (¥3,500,000–4,000,000) 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
- Tuition & Fees ↗International School of the Sacred Heart · School official
- Hiroo campus location information ↗International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) · School official
- School website ↗International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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