| K. International School Tokyo | |
| Motto: | "Learning for Life" |
| Established: | 1997 |
| Type: | International school |
| Head Name: | Head of School |
| Head: | Kevin Yoshihara |
| Principal1: | Mark Cowe |
| Principal: | Kevin Yoshihara |
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan |
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
| April 1997 | ECE program began at Higashi-suna, Koto-ku It was a kindergarten for non-Japanese children[4] | |
| 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 held | |
| October 2008 | IB PYP, MYP and DP Workshops in Tokyo held at KIST | |
| November 2008 | Construction of West Building began | |
| August 2009 | West Building opened | |
| January 2010 | Artificial turf installed on main playground | |
| September 2010 | LEAP[5] (Learning Enhancement Academic Program) began | |
| October 2011 | MYP-DP re-authorization received | |
| April 2012 | EIC (English Intensive Class) began for Grades 6 to 8 | |
| June 2012 | Inaugural performance of the school song, 'For Tomorrow' | |
| May 2013 | Edexcel International GCSE examinations recognition received | |
| August 2014 | K. International Preschool (KIPS) opened at Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku | |
| January 2015 | Granted candidate status for accreditation by CIS | |
| January 2017 | Attained full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) | |
| January 2018 | Joined East Asia Regional Council of International Schools (EARCOS) |
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)https://www.kist.ed.jp/node/1128 that is geared toward assisting elementary students with English and Math.
Currently, KIST is under construction for a new gymnasium and main building.
The school used to consist of three buildings: elementary building, main building, and gymnasium.
The elementary building is used by students in the Primary Years Program.
The main building, also known as the secondary building, contains the main office, science laboratories, and the library. It is used by students in the Middle Years Program / Diploma Program. The building was previously used by a Japanese public school.
The gymnasium has been demolished.
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. From 9th grade, students are required to bring their own personal laptop to school.