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International School of the Sacred Heart

Shibuya CityCatholicFrom 3 years

Location

Ages

Kindergarten 3 (age 3) to Grade 12.

Curriculum

K3 and K4 in the kindergarten follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). From K5, the school's own curriculum is used, with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for science and social studies; the high school has Advanced Placement (AP) subjects. Grades 1–12 are girls only.

Accreditation

WASC, CIS

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)

Kindergarten 3 and 4¥2,560,000
Kindergarten 5¥2,680,000
Grades 1–8¥2,770,000
Grades 9–11¥2,790,000
Grade 12¥2,880,000

In addition, a Building/Maintenance Fee of ¥220,000/year.

Fees at entry

Application fee ¥30,000. At entry, Registration Fee ¥300,000 and Education & Building Development Fee ¥600,000.

School bus

There is no school bus. The school is right next to Hiroo Station.

English requirements for admission

One parent must speak and read English.

Japanese lessons

There are Japanese lessons.

Lunch

School lunch from Cezars Kitchen (optional).

Religion

Catholic.

Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-11. Tuition and admission conditions change every year. Before applying, always check with the official website of International School of the Sacred Heart.

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