KA International School (KAIS)

Location

• Elementary & Middle School (Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8): 1-6-8 Nakane, Meguro City, Tokyo
• High School (Grades 9–12): 3-10-60 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa City, Tokyo

Ages

Early Learning (ages 3–5), Elementary School (Pre-K–Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5–8), High School (Grades 9–12).

Curriculum

Small classes with lessons tailored to each student. Early Learning centers on play and inquiry; science and social studies use the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), math uses Singapore-style math (Dimensions Math for Pre-Kindergarten, Math in Focus for Kindergarten), and reading and writing use Jolly Phonics. From Grade 3, teachers change by subject. The high school has many Advanced Placement (AP) and honors classes. It is an English-first school.

Annual tuition (2026–2027 school year)

In addition to tuition, there is a Materials Fee (¥154,642 for Pre-K to Grade 2 and Grades 3 – 8, ¥242,674 for Grades 9 – 12) and a Trip & Event Fee (¥40,000 for Pre-K to Grade 2, ¥90,000 for Grades 3 – 8, ¥96,800 for Grades 9 – 12). The table does not say how many times a year these two are paid.

Fees at entry

At entry, Enrollment Fee ¥400,000 and Building Maintenance Fee ¥400,000 (both one-time payments). It says applying is free.

Japanese lessons

Japanese lessons are twice a week. Because English is the priority, the school recommends cram schools or attending Japanese schools during long breaks for families who want to develop Japanese further.

Religion

A school not tied to any particular religion (secular).