Tsukuba International School is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the 2023-24 school year for pre-kindergarten (age 3) up to *Grade 11 (age 17).


When our school community came together to define our new school mission statement in February 2017, we came up with the following words to describe our values and hopes for our students.

What are our values at Tsukuba International School

Carefully read through the information on this site to determine if Tsukuba International School is a good fit for you and your family. If you feel that your child would thrive in the environment that we provide, please see the following checklist for guidance on how to apply.

Admissions Checklist

1. Confirm Eligibility
Determine your child’s eligibility for applying to Tsukuba International School.

2. Check Waiting Pools
Take note of any waiting pools that might exist for the grade that your child is applying to. Contact the school (as soon as possible) for more information if there is a waiting pool in place for that grade.

3. Express Interest in Enrollment
Fill out the online form to express your interest in finding out more about Tsukuba International School. You can use this form to ask for more information before you decide to go further in the process.

4. Attend a School Information Session
Attend one of our regular School Information Sessions. This will give you a chance to meet the teachers, see the facilities, and ask questions about the curriculum. Click here to make a reservation to attend one of the School Information Sessions.

5. Apply
If you have determined that you are interested in having your child enroll at Tsukuba International school, and you have followed the above procedures to determine if your child is eligible to apply, follow the application procedures.

Questions? Contact Us!
During any part of this process, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.


Note 1: The Diploma Programme is a two-year programme that starts at the beginning of Grade 11 and finishes at the end of Grade 12. It is, therefore, very difficult for students to join our school as new students after the start of Grade 11. Also, since students need to make many important decisions about their courses before starting the Diploma Programme in Grade 11, it is better for students to already be at our school in Grade 10 so we can advise them on their choices.

Note 2: The TIS Admissions Office is CLOSED in July and August. No new applications can be processed, and no interviews can be held during this time. If you would like to join our school, please plan to apply well in advance of the summer.

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