School Spotlight: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

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Snapshot: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

Year founded: 2022
Public or private: Private
Profit/Not for profit: Profit
Day or boarding: Day
Segregation type: Co-Educational
Religious affiliation: None
Instructional language: English
Alternate instructional language: Japanese
Start grade:  1
End grade: 9

About: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS) strives to provide opportunities that allow students to grow, discover their own interests, develop new skills, and take on new responsibilities, while we support them in the pursuit of academic, social, and personal success.

CTIS endeavours for academic excellence and are committed to providing a learning environment that fosters curiosity and enhances critical thinking skills. CTIS want our students to be bold and creative, embracing new ideas and approaches, to become responsible citizens of this 21st century.

CTIS faculty and staff are dedicated to providing the best possible education for every child. CTIS teachers are committed to innovation, research, and best practices in teaching and learning and are here to help our students achieve their full potential.

Capital Tokyo International School is a candidate school* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School.

Ethos: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS) is dedicated to developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who use intercultural understanding and their practical and problem-solving skills to help to create a better and more peaceful world.

CTIS stresses the total development of its students and have put in place a broad, balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum which builds the language proficiency, skills and attributes needed to develop international mindedness and become a lifelong learner.

Regardless of where CTIS students were born, where they are living, what religion they hold, what ethnicity they have, CTIS strives to provide an inclusive, high-quality education, and endeavour to eliminate education inequalities.

Facilities: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

Capital Tokyo International School’s building has over 1,000 square meters of space on two large floors and is easily accessible by bus, train, and car.

Each floor has large open learning spaces with movable furniture and learning resources such as mobile whiteboards and digital blackboards (BenQ). Students can move freely between classrooms and study spaces and group them according to their learning needs. Additionally, at CTIS, the ratio of students to wireless LAN connected devices is 1:1, so wireless LAN on campus further supports the learning activities of children and students.

At the centre of the fifth floor is the CTIS Library, with over 5,000 books in English and Japanese, a physical reflection of CTIS’s commitment to bilingual literacy. Additionally, on the 5th floor there is a soundproof gymnasium and classrooms exclusively for junior high school students. The fourth floor houses the CTIS office, elementary school homerooms, interview rooms, and a large open study space.

CTIS is also located near a large park and gymnasium, which is used to host large events and weekly outdoor play sessions. Students are also scheduled to leave the CTIS building several times a week for outdoor recess, physical education class, field trips, etc.

Location: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

Living and working in Tokyo, the bustling capital city of Japan, offers an unparalleled blend of culture, opportunity, and innovation.

Tokyo’s dynamic energy is palpable, with its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and neon-lit districts creating a vibrant urban landscape. The city’s efficient public transportation system, including the iconic Tokyo Metro, makes navigating its vast expanse seamless.

Tokyo’s commitment to innovation is evident in its cutting-edge infrastructure, world-class research institutions, and forward-thinking initiatives aimed at sustainability and urban development.

Beyond work, Tokyo offers a wealth of cultural experiences, from traditional tea ceremonies and sumo wrestling matches to modern art galleries and avant-garde fashion shows. The city’s culinary scene is unrivalled, with Michelin-starred restaurants serving exquisite Japanese cuisine alongside bustling street food markets offering tantalizing flavours from around the world.

Tokyo’s rich history and cultural heritage are celebrated in its countless temples, shrines, and historic neighbourhoods, providing residents with a deep sense of connection to the past amidst the city’s fast-paced modernity.

Benefits: Capital Tokyo International School (CTIS)

• Transportation costs
• National health insurance
• National pension scheme
• Employment insurance
• In addition to school holidays, 10 days annual leave which increases over time
• ‘Compensatory leave’ for days worked on weekends, national holidays or school vacation periods
• Small class sizes (12)

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