About K. International School Tokyo (KIST)
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) has been the highest-ranking school offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Japan since 2015. KIST graduates have a proven record of success in gaining acceptance to leading universities around the world. K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is a private, coeducational, non-denominational day school serving the international community of Tokyo from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Authorized by the International Baccalaureate as an IB World School, KIST was the first school in Tokyo and the second school in Japan fully authorized to offer the full IB continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). KIST is accredited by the Council of International Schools and is recognized as an educational foundation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. KIST is authorized by Edexcel to deliver the IGCSE curriculum. English is the language of instruction at all levels.
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IB
Primary Language
English
Ages
3 to 18
Max Class Size
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K is just a joke! We communicated with K about 2023 admission for our two kids through f2f visit, phone call and emails from Nov 2022 to Feb 2023. We explained our situation in every details and consulted with their advice. The staff no matter they are Japanese or native English teachers were positive to our application and encouraging us to apply for the school. When we formally submitted our application in Jan 2023, they rejected it without any test and interview. We asked why you didn’t tell us earlier when we looked for your advice. They said they couldn't make any final decision regardless of what they said to us earlier and emphasized the application fee is not refunded. This is CHEATING! We have kept communicating with the school for 4 months and no one said no. Just let us know if you want to make money. ASHAMED! We shared our experience in order to remind you to watch out if you want to apply for this school.
We have had our child at this school from elementary to secondary. The quality of educational experience has decreased with every year. The school increases tuition each year, yet offers fewer options for extracurricular activities. The teachers and principals are somewhat empathetic and seem to acknowledge and care about the deterioration of the school and quality of education. The governing body of the school is dismissive and at times rude to parents seeking explanation as to the vision of the school and even the safety of students in emergency situations during the current situation.
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Chinara Nur, 5 months ago
My son absolutely loved his experience at this school attending it with motivation, enthusiasm, a big smile on his face and lots of new learnings in his mind every day. K International School Tokyo is a school that aspires to high standards, and is also a place where the unique qualities of each student is nurtured and developed. School integrates compassion into the teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of the classes and activities. The management is also great - attentive and responsive. I highly recommend it! Thank you, K International School for making our 3 years stay in Tokyo even more pleasant.
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Walter Ichikawa-Doyle, a year ago
My son joined K. International in Junior High School after returning from 4 years in Canada. Since the curriculum at KIST is all IB, it is very academic oriented, which I feel was a positive change for my son. Yet the school still offers a variety of clubs and sports team to help develop well rounded students. KIST is excellent at communicating with parents/guardians, keeping you well informed as to what is taking place at the school and provides a supportive environment for all. The parents’ organization is also very welcoming and supportive of both the school program and the students school life. During the 2019/20 school year, we experienced a worldwide pandemic which forced KIST to close its doors and turn to online schooling. The handling of this situation, the communication provided and the swift adjustment to a very rigorous and thorough online schedule, was particularly impressive. I have no hesitation to recommend KIST to anyone looking for an international education for your child in Tokyo.
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Mark Sanchez Cowe, 2 months ago
Honestly it wasn’t that bad back in the day when the campus was in Higashi-Suna, it had a pool and everything. As they moved to their current campus the school started to value itself as a business to make money rather than educate and care about its students. One of the most recent examples is that they have increased school fees and asks parents to pay more so that they’re able to afford to build a new school building. The demolition of their current building was supposed to start last summer “no matter what” as per the admin team. However nothings been done. Therefore, you’re being scammed. In addition to that just look at the other reviews, the one star rated ones have like 50+ likes and the higher ratings have almost no likes, tells you the real story.
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Mcallum Zac, a week ago
Hi. This is a response to your response. I appreciate your response, I am doing perfectly fine at the University of Sydney. I would like to suggest you to take a more in-depth look into why KIST is not the best fit for all students and families. I think a school should be a safe place for all students, to promote inclusivity and diversity. It is hard to believe that KIST has a diverse environment(as they claim) when they only allow students and families that align with their specific values and academic goals. Best of Wishes, Zac
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Grade 11 2018, 2 weeks ago
A school with terrible administration and corrupt mindset. They only think about grades, does not care about kid's welfare. Bad Wifi.
