New International School of Japan - Feature Company

About NewIS

New International School of Japan was founded in 2001, as the first international school in Japan specifically established to meet the needs of permanent, international marriage, and/or long-term residents of Japan, regardless of nationality, in the clear and research-based recognition that dual language and multiage education are good for children! 

The school began for children from age 3 to Grade 9 and extended to Grade 12 from August 28, 2014.   It is accredited through grade 12 by both the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and it is a member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS), the Progressive Education Network (PEN) and the  Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP).

Child-centered, Dual Language and Multiage Education

At New International School, the children maintain and develop their social and academic skills, creativity, and independence in a child-centered environment they can participate in with great enthusiasm.  Knowledge, skills and attitudes are developed through an inspired dual language implementation of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence.

Our students learn bilingually through team-taught multiage classes, a resource-based thematic approach, and a combination of whole group, individual, center-based and project-based activities.

There are two full time teachers for about twenty children in each exceptionally well-resourced classroom.

New International School of Japan is a School where..

●    Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or place of origin does not exist. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

●    Dynamic bilingualism or multilingualism is individually nurtured.

●    The students retain and/or develop self-motivation, a healthy self-image, and an appreciation of others by virtue of what they are able to learn and accomplish within a school environment designed for their enjoyment and success.

●    Standpoints/individual points of view are considered, developed, understood, and appreciated in context.

●    The curriculum is always in the process of development, based on the latest research and experience in teaching and learning, especially as regards multilingual and multiage education.

●    Orientations and other opportunities are provided for parents so they may actively support their child’s education.

●    Professional placement counseling is provided for options after NewIS.