Japan is one of the most admired countries in the world for several reasons. It is a major industrialized first-world nation with a large number of iconic business brands that are household names around the world. Since the end of the Second World War, it has been the most pacifist country in the world setting an example for other nations to follow. Japan is also an ancient country with a very fine culture and tradition that goes back centuries.
Is it any wonder then that people from all over the world visit Japan and many of them live there as diplomats, business people and employees of Japanese companies? In this article, we shall look at international primary school and high schools in Tokyo, Japan catering to the needs of the children of expats living in the region.
Global Indian International School, Tokyo
Global Indian International School, Tokyo is one of the best-known international K to 12 schools in the region offering primary school, secondary and high school education on its four well-appointed campuses. Its teachers, who are some of the finest anywhere, play a crucial role in ensuring that its students get the education that prepares them for the modern 21st-century world.
The curricula offered by the school include Global Montessori Plus, CBSE, International Baccalaureate Primary Years & Diploma Programme, Cambridge CLSP and Cambridge IGCSE. These are some of the finest curricula in the world that ensure that students can obtain admission to some of the best colleges and universities anywhere. It is, therefore, no surprise that the school is the top choice for expats living in Japan, when it comes to choosing a school for their child.
India International School in Japan, Tokyo
India International School in Japan is the oldest and largest Indian school in Japan as well as the second largest international school in Japan. It boasts sprawling hi-tech campuses including the one in Tokyo that provide a slew of amenities and facilities that are easily amongst the best for any international K to 12 school in the region.
The primary school as well as high school offers its students access to the CBSE curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (for grades 11 and 12). It boasts an outstanding academic track record, second to none with its graduates invariably obtaining admission to some of the best colleges and universities in India and other parts of the world. The school is one of the most popular schools in Japan with the Indian expat community living in the country, for obvious reasons.
Canadian International School, Tokyo
Canadian International School, Tokyo is one of the best known K to 12 schools in Tokyo. It boasts a modern state-of-the-art campus as well as some of the most highly regarded teachers anywhere. Catering to the educational needs of students in the 4 to 18 years age group the school offers the Canadian and IB (Primary Year) curricula. The high school students are entitled to earn high school credits that allow them to graduate with a Canadian academic high school diploma. Additionally, the school provides access to AP exams concerning some grades 11 and 12 subjects.
Canadian International School, Tokyo has a brilliant track record when it comes to both its academic results and the ability of its students to obtain admission to some of the most sought-after colleges and universities in the world.
Conclusion
Japanese schools are reputed to be amongst the best in the world, not just in terms of academics, but also on account of their instilling the values of hard work and discipline in their students. This is something that has influenced its many international schools, which pass on the benefits of modern Western pedagogy and a Japanese sense of duty and dedication to their students. Besides, with the Asia Pacific region becoming increasingly the centre of the new world order, receiving one’s schooling in the region’s leading nation can only augur well for a young person’s future.
It is hardly surprising then that the international primary schools and high schools of Japan, particularly Tokyo, are so highly sought after. Another advantage of studying at one of these schools is the fact that Japan sees none of the culture of violence prevalent in many Western countries, making one’s academic journey there a safe and secure one. Apart from that, one gets to learn so much from the Japanese culture, where respect for seniors and a sense of social duty are considered cardinal virtues.Â
Going forward, one can expect these schools to continue to shape the academic future of the large number of expat and local students that come to these schools to receive outstanding international holistic education. The future is bright for international schools in Japan and the students who study there.
