Tokyo YMCA International School

Tokyo YMCA International School prides itself on being a school of opportunity and diversity. We are known for high quality education, attention to individual student needs and our welcoming family atmosphere, which is open to all. The TYIS school culture is guided by the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We guide our students to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural acceptance and self-confidence.

At TYIS we understand that there is more to student experiences than test scores and report cards. Students value the small details of daily life that they encounter everyday. Details that are carried in experiences such as friendships, camps, library visits, service learning projects, science fair, after-school clubs and all other precious moments that make TYIS a comfortable and safe place to be.

TYIS is very proud to serve our community and create opportunities for students to enrich their lives. We look forward to welcoming your family and providing everything your child needs to succeed.The Tokyo YMCA International School offers an education based on academic excellence, caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and the importance of community.

We offer a viable, integrated curriculum coupled with international content standards, technology, and extra curricular programs.Enjoy the richness of hands-on experiences in the city and the countryside.

The TYIS library is an integral part of our academic program. Students have access to library books on a daily basis, and are carefully guided by teachers to select books within a particular grade level range to maximize reading comprehension and enjoyment. The library has over 5,000 picture books and novels in a variety of genres, most of these being marked and labeled as Accelerated Reader books. New books are added to the library on a regular basis.TYIS students can enjoy swimming all through the year in YMCA’s indoor 25 meter swimming pool. A Shallow swimming pool is also available for younger grade students. Outside space for sports or even for just having fun is valuable to the students. TYIS students enjoy access to our rooftop soccer courts and often visit nearby neighborhood parks for outdoor activities.

While English is the language of instruction, English fluency is not required for admission. Applicants entering Grades 1-5 who are not native speakers of English are screened during the application process to determine their English language proficiency. If the screening shows that the applicant is below grade-level ability in English proficiency, but can still achieve in the academic program, the student will be placed in the Academic Support for Kids (ASK) Program.

The aim of ASK is to reinforce English communication skills in an environment that supports the student as they progress towards English fluency. Students are grouped according to age and ability as much as possible. The ASK teachers meet regularly with homeroom teachers to provide extra assistance and insight to student performance in the classroom.

TYIS provides a unique opportunity for parents who are interested in pursuing an international education for their children through the TYIS Spring Enrollment Program. This provides a smooth transition to enter TYIS from the Japanese public school calendar. This program runs for 3 months (April – June).

The aim of the TYIS Spring Enrollment Program is to support a smoother transition for students into the Grade 1 classroom and our English-based school environment. Students who attend this program will intensively study English. Also the Student will have an option to attend the TYIS Summer Program.

Based on English-language skills and performance, students from the TYIS Spring Enrollment Program will return to TYIS in August and will be retested. The result of retesting will determine if the student needs to be enrolled in ASK or not!