Aoba Japan International School

School Information

Founded in 1976, the school is an IB World School fully authorized for the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: PYP (Early Years & Primary), MYP (Middle Years), and DP (Diploma). The high school has been designated as Asia's first online IBDP pilot school. Accredited by both CIS and NEASC, it offers a world-class international curriculum with the mission of cultivating individuals who can bring innovation to society. Students develop the skills to take charge of their own lives, no matter the time or place. Graduates have a proven record of admission to universities worldwide, including those in Japan.

The school upholds five core values and provides education aimed at nurturing children to become:

Global leaders
Entrepreneurs and innovators
Effective communicators
Wise risk takers
Effective problem-solvers

Teachers from more than 30 countries deliver education that respects students’ individuality, emphasizes inquiry-based and collaborative learning, and equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the future.

Strong ties with the local community are reflected in extracurricular activities such as study trips that foster leadership and deepen understanding of Japanese culture, as well as active participation in volunteer programs.

Detailed Information

School Name

Aoba Japan International School

Phone Number

03-4520-2313 (Meguro Campus / Kinder)
03-4578-8832（Hikarigaoka Campus /Kinder, Primary, Middle School ）
03-4560-3422（Bunkyo Campus / High School）

Email Address

admissions@aobajapan.jp

Website

https://www.aobajapan.jp

Number of Campuses

Campus

Meguro Campus

〒153-0042 2-11-5 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

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Hikarigaoka Campus

〒179-0072 7-5-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

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Bunkyo Campus

〒113-0021 6-18-23 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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Global Campus (Online Campus)

School Type

Kindergarten / Elementary School / Junior High School / High School

Number of persons, etc.

Category	Capacity	Average number of classes (per grade level)	Average Class Size
Kindergarten	130	10	13
Elementary School	360	18	20
Junior High School	180	9	20
High School	180	12	15

Kindergarten

Capacity 130

Average number of classes (per grade level) 10

Average Class Size 13

Elementary School

Capacity 360

Average number of classes (per grade level) 18

Average Class Size 20

Junior High School

Capacity 180

Average number of classes (per grade level) 9

Average Class Size 20

High School

Capacity 180

Average number of classes (per grade level) 12

Average Class Size 15

Capacity (entire school)

850

Admission Requirements and Selection Process

Admission Requirements:
Applicants must share and agree with the school’s educational philosophy, pass both the document screening and interview, and meet the admission criteria.

Selection Process:
After submitting the application documents online, candidates are selected through a document review and interview.

Coeducational/Boys' School/Girls' School

Coeducational

Instructional Language

English, Japanese

Primary Nationalities of Students

North America（Canada、United States、Mexico、Dominican Republic）
South America（Brazil、Peru）
Europe（Austria、Belgium、Denmark、France、Germany、Hungary、Ireland、Italy、Netherlands、Poland、Spain、Sweden、Switzerland、Ukraine、United Kingdom）
Middle East（Israel、Kuwait、Oman、Turkey）
Africa（South Africa、Mauritius）
Asia（China、Hong Kong、India、Japan、Korea、Macau、Malaysia、Mongolia、Pakistan、Philippines、Singapore、Taiwan、Thailand、Vietnam）
Oceania（Australia、New Zealand）

School Year

August - June

International accreditations held (WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, COBIS, etc.)

CIS / NEASC

Curriculum

International Baccalaureate (PYP) / International Baccalaureate (MYP) / International Baccalaureate (DP)

Tuition