K. International School Tokyo (KIST, ケイ・インターナショナルスクール東京 Kei Intānashonaru Sukūru Tōkyō) is a private, non-denominational international school located in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1997 by Yoshishige and Takako Komaki. the school caters to over 600 students representing a wide range of different nationalities. KIST was the first school in Tokyo and the Kanto region, and the second school in Japan authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the three inquiry-based learning programmes for grades 9 and 10. The language of instruction is English. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools.
The campus has several of the original buildings but opened a new section in August 2009. The elementary school was featured on ABC News where KIST students were interviewed about the UK Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, to show Japanese school children's impressions, on March 28, 2011.
History April 1997 ECE program began at Higashi-suna, Koto-kuIt was a kindergarten for non-Japanese childrenNakamura, Akemi. "Flexible and diverse, international schools thrive" (Archive). The Japan Times. January 3, 2008. Retrieved on October 23, 2015. September 1998 Elementary School program began, Grades 1 and 2 September 1999 Elementary School program expanded to Grade 5 July 2000 Recognized as a school foundation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government September 2000 Secondary School program began, Grades 6 to 9 January 2002 IB Primary Years Programme authorization received June 2003 IB Middle Years Programme authorization received, Affiliated with CIS as regular member September 2003 Grade 10 began June 2004 IB Diploma Programme authorization received September 2004 Grade 11 began September 2005 Grade 12 began January 2006 PYP re-authorization received June 2006 Inaugural Grade 12 graduation held September 2006 Campus relocated to Shirakawa, Koto-ku April 2007 10th anniversary celebration heldOctober 2008 IB PYP, MYP and DP Workshops in Tokyo held at KIST November 2008 Construction of West Building beganAugust 2009 West Building opened January 2010 Artificial turf installed on main playgroundSeptember 2010LEAP (Learning Enhancement Academic Program) began October 2011 MYP-DP re-authorization received April 2012EIC (English Intensive Class) began for Grades 6 to 8June 2012Inaugural performance of the school song, 'For Tomorrow'May 2013Edexcel International GCSE examinations recognition receivedAugust 2014K. International Preschool (KIPS) opened at Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-kuJanuary 2015Granted candidate status for accreditation by CISJanuary 2017Attained full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS)January 2018Joined East Asia Regional Council of International Schools (EARCOS) Source for table:
Mathematics and English
The school adheres to the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum at the elementary level and the Key Stage 3 curriculum along with the Edexcel International GCSE. Additionally, the school provides an academic support program called the Learning Enhancement Academic Program (LEAP) that is geared toward assisting elementary students with English and Math.
School building and facilities
In 2020, KIST Began Construction of a New Building, Hence Demolishing the Old Gymnasium and Building.
The school used to consist of three buildings: an Elementary Building, The Main building, and Gymnasium.
The elementary building is used by students in the Primary Years Program.
In 2024, Construction of the new School Building was completed. It Contains Multiple Science Labs, a Gymnasium, a Student Lounge, and a Large Library.
Internet and computers
The school provides free Wi-Fi for enrolled students. Laptops are available on each floor of the Elementary School and from the library center in the Secondary School Building. From 9th grade, students are required to bring their own personal laptop to school.
See also List of high schools in Tokyo
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