This page outlines the approach of the Tokyo International Schools Portal (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) toward web accessibility.
- Compliance with Standards
This site is designed in accordance with JIS X 8341-3:2016 — the Japanese Industrial Standard “Guidelines for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities – Information and Communications Equipment, Software, and Services – Part 3: Web Content,” which provides guidance for ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and the elderly. Efforts are made to comply with the requirements of this standard to the greatest extent possible.
In addition, the site is planned, developed, and operated in accordance with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Guidelines for the Operation of Public Websites (2016). Continuous training of staff and adherence to operational rules are emphasized to maintain and improve web accessibility. - Scope
All web pages under https://www.intlschools.metro.tokyo.lg.jp - Target Deadline for Achievement
March 2026 - Target Conformance Level
Conformance with JIS X 8341-3:2016 Level AA
Note: The term “conformance” used in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs’ web accessibility policy follows the notation defined in the Guidelines for Indicating Conformance Levels to JIS X 8341-3:2016 Web Content (March 2016) published by the Web Accessibility Infrastructure Committee of the Info-communication Access Council.
(URL: http://waic.jp/docs/jis2016/compliance-guidelines/) - Exceptions
Document files such as PDF, Excel, and Word
Pages containing videos - Additional Success Criteria
2.1.3: Keyboard accessibility without exceptions (AAA)
2.3.2: Three Flashes or Below Threshold (AAA)
2.4.8: Location (AAA) - Testing Results
Results will be published after testing is completed.