K. International School Tokyo

To celebrate World Book Day students and staff were encouraged to dress up as their favorite fictional book characters from novels, poems, or even comic books. Thank you to our library and English department for organizing such a fun activity to inspire a love of reading!

On April 13 we held our annual Kindergarten Cross Country event for K1-K3s. K1 ran for a total of 3 minutes, followed by K2 for 4 minutes, and finally K3 for 5 minutes. It was an exciting day, and thank you to all the staff and families who cheered the students on!

From March 30-April 9, G10s participated in a mock IGCSE exam session so that they could experience the process of sitting for formal exams prior to the actual exam session, helping them to be well-prepared as they approach the May 2026 examination session.

Our K3s enjoyed learning about the Holi Festival, a vibrant celebration observed in India. In a hands-on learning experience, they threw colored powders with their friends and teachers in a celebration of the arrival of spring.

With IB DP exams coming up soon, our G12s took part in a day camp at Shimizu Kouen. The trip provided a valuable opportunity for G12s to enjoy outdoor activities, recharge, and build motivation to support them through the final stretch of the IB DP. #KIST #IBDP

Thank you to our KIST Community Association (CA) for organizing a series of hands-on safety training exercises for our G1-G8s, which were supported by our local fire department, fire brigade, and ward office. #KIST #CommunityAssociation

The last day before spring vacation was busy for our KIST community! Elementary School hosted student-led conferences while Secondary School hosted parent/teacher/student conferences, G10 and G12 art exhibitions, and IGCSE and university information sessions. #KIST

Congratulations to the KIST students who received Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards for their achievements in their 2025 iLS and IGCSE examination sessions. 5 KIST students earned the remarkable distinction of Best in the World for iLS Mathematics, an incredible accomplishment!

We are very proud of our G5s for their efforts over the course of their PYP Exhibition, the summative project of their elementary education. A big thank you to our G5 teachers and the students' families for the amazing support they provided! #KIST #PYPExhibition

Our Head of School held a workshop for 16 of our Learning Support Instructors to help deepen their understanding of IB PYP fundamentals. A big thank you to all the staff who participated-it is a clear reflection of your dedication to our students! #KIST #ProfessionalDevelopment

In Art class, G1s have been exploring upcycling by transforming used tissue boxes into animal hand puppets. By turning everyday waste into imaginative creations, students demonstrated both environmental awareness and artistic skill! #KIST #KInternationalSchoolTokyo

After working with VEX IQ robots, G6s enjoyed designing robots to compete in a "Robo-Sumo" challenge. In teams of 3 they built robots that could stay in the ring while trying to push an opponent out. The hard-fought matches were a fun summative assessment! #KIST #robotics

While university offers are coming in for our current G12s we’d like to look back on university offers that KIST graduates received in 2024-25. Take a look through the images to see selected highlights by region! #KInternationalSchoolTokyo #KIST #universityoffers

KIST is now closed for winter vacation. We wish all of our students, families, and staff happy holidays, and we look forward to seeing everyone again when classes resume on Tuesday, January 13, 2026!

Every year IB-Schools.com publishes a list of the top 100 IB schools across the globe. We are thrilled to share that KIST achieved the 3rd highest DP average score worldwide in 2025! Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for this incredible achievement! #KIST #IBDP

On Nov. 21, KIST runners competed alongside students from other international schools in the 2025 ISTAA Cross Country tournament. We are incredibly proud of all of our KIST representatives! Well done everyone! #KIST #KInternationalSchoolTokyo #ISTAA #KISTAthletics

KIST Festival is coming up soon! Guests from the general public should pre-register using the link below to avoid long lines on the day of the festival: forms.office.com/r/jp1svgsPkK *KIST families do not need to register, but don't forget your KIST ID cards! #KIST #KISTFestival

On Oct. 18 (Sat) we will hold our annual Explanation Day at KIST for prospective families who are interested in applying for admission in the 2026-27 school year. Place your reservation now through our website! kist-temporary-website.com/explanation-day #KIST #internationalschool #Tokyo

The weather was bright and clear this year for our annual camping trip where the new G11s kicked off their IB DP journeys with 3 days of team-building activities! #KInternationalSchoolTokyo #KIST #IBDP #schooltrip #internationalschool

For the last 2 weeks our K1s have been adjusting to their new school routines in our gradual entry program. From next Monday they will start to join us for the full school day and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow throughout the year! #KIST #IBPYP