St Mary’s International School

Our mission is to Instruct, to Educate, and to Impart Christian Values in a safe and nurturing environment. The all-boy environment creates a place wherein positive self-esteem can fully develop and where learning is promoted at a pace appropriate for boys.

St. Mary’s International School endeavors to form free and responsible young men. As a Catholic school, it integrates the acquisition of knowledge, the establishment of responsible freedom, and the deepening of personal faith. Education at St. Mary’s is based on love and respect for the person, in full recognition of the dignity of humankind created in God’s image and destined to live in union with Him.

Students are made aware of global issues, as well as of the aspirations of people who work for peace, justice, freedom and truth, in the hope that these may engender beliefs and actions conducive to the betterment of humanity. In this process, personal development is marked by empathy and mutual trust.

Academic programs are rigorous and challenging and are designed to prepare students for higher education within a safe, caring and orderly atmosphere. The all-boy environment creates a place wherein positive self-esteem can fully develop and where learning is promoted at a pace appropriate for boys. A comprehensive and enriching co-curricular program is offered, which allows for individual expression to enhance self-worth.

At St. Mary’s, members of the international community in Japan can establish an identity respectful of both cultural and religious differences in an atmosphere that values diversity.

St. Mary’s International School has been providing quality education to the international community in the Tokyo area for over 50 years. Now in our second half-century, we have close to 1,000 boys from approximately 60 different countries. This international student body, rich in cultural and religious diversity, contributes greatly to the unique educational experience we offer.

High School students working with calculators and computers.St. Mary’s International School fosters an atmosphere which allows students to fully express themselves through a wide range of academic and artistic activities.

St. Mary’s is an all-boys’ international school in Tokyo, and our programs are specifically designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of boys. We offer a private, college-preparatory program and provide a sound liberal arts education that enables our students to enter and succeed in the best colleges and universities around the world. St. Mary’s International School fosters an atmosphere which allows students to fully express themselves through a wide range of academic and artistic activities.

Students at St. Mary’s Middle School are challenged academically, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively. Developing healthy peer relationships is central to what we hope to accomplish in the middle school and drives many of our activities and programs. Students are involved with learning outside of the classroom and develop an understanding of Japanese culture through language instruction and study-away programs sponsored by the school.

The quality of instruction in the classroom is the single most important factor related to student achievement. Teachers at St. Mary’s Middle School are passionate about teaching, are experienced with middle level education, are committed to life-long learning and professional development, and are knowledgeable about content and pedagogy appropriate for middle school students. Teachers are supportive of our Middle School Philosophy and program, and are flexible about educational innovation. St. Mary’s Middle School teachers are committed and effectively collaborate with students, parents and colleagues.

The Middle School program is challenging and developmentally appropriate. There is a high level of sensitivity to individual needs that are supported through our learning support, English as a learned language, and counseling specialists. Commitments to be connected to our host culture and to service learning are integral components of our overall program. The curricular program is supported by the co-curricular program that provides many opportunities for our students to be involved with school activities outside of the regular classroom. Teachers work to provide assessment processes that are varied and attempt to build on students’ strengths while, at the same time, work toward improving weaknesses. Christian values are the foundational piece of the instructional program and all students take a class in Catholic studies, ethics or world religions.

The Middle School environment is well maintained and is both physically and psychologically safe. There is no tolerance for harassment or ridicule in any form, and any kind of bullying behavior is dealt with severely and with a clear sense of urgency. The overall atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and welcoming to all boys from all faith traditions and backgrounds.

where we are proud of our long tradition of excellence in serving the needs of boys. Our faculty, administration and staff work together with parents to ensure that each student has the support he needs to reach his full potential. We offer many academic, extra-curricular and special-interest experiences — all designed to serve students as they encounter the unique developmental characteristics of adolescent boys.

Through extracurricular activities students can explore their interests and create broader perspectives. They might question more, think more critically and decide what is valuable to themselves and others. They can discover what they are talented in or passionate about and in turn, self-confidence will grow and improve.