Tokyo International Progressive School (TIPS)

Location

• Kamata: 1-5-20 Kamata, Setagaya City, Tokyo (nearest station: 15-minute walk or 10 minutes by bus from Futako-Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Oimachi Line))

Ages

Grades 4–12. The entry age is not on the official website. If there are openings, students can enter mid-year.

Curriculum

An international school for Grades 4–12 for children with mild learning difficulties (academic, emotional and social challenges). Each class has up to 10 students, and there are specialists such as occupational therapists, speech-language therapists and counselors. Grades 4–8 follow the American Common Core standards, and the high school follows the University of Nebraska High School curriculum; graduates receive that school's diploma (an American high school diploma). It says the school cannot support children with more significant learning difficulties.

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)

Amounts include 10% consumption tax (excluding tax: ¥2,910,000 for Grades 4-9 and ¥2,952,000 for Grades 10-12). In addition, all grades pay an Educational Enhancement Fee of ¥236,500/year (¥215,000 excluding tax). Material fees may be charged separately depending on the class, and additional tuition may be charged if required credits are short. Payment can be split into 2–4 installments a year. There are scholarships (discounts) for families who pay fees themselves and need help; families whose employer pays even part of the fees are not eligible.

Fees at entry

New students pay an Application Fee of ¥33,000, a Registration Fee of ¥385,000 and a School Development Fee of ¥726,000 (all including consumption tax; non-refundable).

School bus

There is a school bus (optional). It is ¥389,400/year for all grades (including consumption tax; ¥354,000 excluding tax). It mainly covers Minato City, Meguro City and Shibuya City, and the route is decided by where the families using it live.

English requirements for admission

English ability to communicate with teachers and students without difficulty is required and is checked at the interview. If it is not enough, an English-focused EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program may be recommended. Parents also need to communicate with the school in English, even if only in writing.

Japanese lessons

There are Japanese lessons covering both the language and culture.

Lunch

The student council runs a lunch service every day. High school students can also buy food at nearby shops at lunchtime with parental permission.