At TIS, we believe the best classroom is the world around us. Tokyo, with its bustling energy and rich history, provides an unparalleled living laboratory for our students. By venturing beyond our campus, we turn a dynamic metropolis into a place of discovery, where every street, garden, and museum is an opportunity for hands-on learning.
We don’t just teach about the world; we experience it. Our “Tokyo as Our Classroom” program connects students directly with the city’s rich environment, making concepts more meaningful and memorable.
History and tradition come alive. Students explore historical townscapes at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, tour the grounds of the Imperial Palace, and study the depth of Japanese culture at sacred sites like Senso-ji Temple and Meiji Jingu.
Science education leaps off the page. Students engage with cutting-edge technology at Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) and explore environmental sustainability at facilities like the Kawasaki Eco Gurashi Mirai-kan. We apply classroom theories to real-world examples by conducting ecological studies at the Institute of Nature Study and Rinkai Forest Park.
Our students gain a deeper understanding of urban life by visiting industry leaders and civic institutions like Shimadzu Tokyo Innovation Plaza. They learn about urban planning, economics, and waste management by studying key infrastructure, including the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park and the Minato Incineration Plant.
Tokyo’s diverse art scene provides a rich backdrop for our arts curriculum. Students find inspiration in professional design at The National Art Center, experience immersive digital art at Team Lab Planet Toyosu, and explore Japanese performance history at the Sumo Museum and Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena.
Through these real-world experiences, our students develop a global mindset. They become adaptable, curious, and socially conscious individuals who don’t just learn about the world—they learn from it. They gain the skills and perspective needed to thrive in our interconnected world, starting right here in Tokyo.
Ready to give your child an education that extends far beyond the classroom? We invite you to experience the TIS difference firsthand. Join our Open House or Book a Campus Visit.
Tokyo International School is a non profit school, which is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
We are a fully authorized, International Baccalaureate World School, catering for students from Kindergarten 1 (four years old) to Grade 8 (fourteen years old).
