Global Indian International School Tokyo - Nishi Kasai Campus

GIIS Tokyo Nishikasai Campus is located in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. The flagship Nishikasai Campus sits at 8-3-13 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0088, near Nishikasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. GIIS Tokyo operates four campuses in Edogawa Ward: Nishikasai, Higashikasai, Seishincho, and Kita Kasai.

The Tokyo campuses provide K–12 education across the four sites. Nishikasai offers Primary, Secondary, and High School, while other campuses provide Pre Primary (Kita Kasai and Seishincho) in their groups, and Higashikasai covers Primary through High School.

GIIS Tokyo is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

The GIIS Tokyo community comprises students from more than 20 nationalities, including a notable Japanese contingent (about 45% of the student body); the school also counts Indian and other international families, with the broader student body representing over 30 nationalities.

English language support is available through programmes such as the English Language Proficiency Programme (ELPP), After-School English Support, AEPP, English Language Support (ELS), and ESL to assist non-native speakers.

GIIS Tokyo offers CBSE alongside international curricula and is part of Global Schools Group, which operates campuses in 11 countries; the CBSE curriculum reflects Indian curricular roots.

No religious affiliation is listed in GIIS Tokyo's published materials.

Publicly listed day structure indicates Kindergarten runs 9:00–13:15, and Grades run 9:00–15:15; an after-school program runs 13:15–15:15, with an After School Special English Programme 15:30–16:30.

GIIS Tokyo runs a school bus service with multiple routes across Tokyo. Route details include areas such as Nishikasai and Higashikasai, along with other surrounding districts; the school confirms a safe, GPS-monitored transport option. The service is described as available across several areas and reviews are conducted to accommodate needs.

GIIS Tokyo Nishikasai Campus offers the CBSE curriculum for Grades 3–12 within the 9 GEMS holistic development framework. Learning occurs in digitalised classrooms with a strong emphasis on Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) and Co-Curricular Activities (CCA). CBSE content is organised by grade bands (Grade 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12) with English as the first language; second languages include Hindi, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, French or Tamil; a third language is Japanese or French. Core subjects across bands include Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, with ICT and AI, and robotics as a weekly element, plus Environmental Science. From Grades 11-12 English is compulsory, and students select four electives from options such as Physics, Chemistry or Economics, Computer Science or Biology, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Political Science, with additional subjects like Legal Studies and Entrepreneurship. GIIS Tokyo also operates other curricula on different campuses (e.g., CLSP/IGCSE, IB PYP/DP, GMP), but Nishikasai focuses on the CBSE program.

GIIS Tokyo Nishikasai uses the 9GEMS holistic education framework to support social and emotional learning (SEL). The 9GEMS includes Personality Development and Mindfulness as core SEL components, helping students develop self-awareness, empathy and resilience. It also covers Community and Care and Universal Values to encourage social responsibility and respect for others. The campus supports SEL through extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and the Happiness Index is used to gauge student wellbeing. Healthline provides a confidential channel to the school counsellor to support mental health and social-emotional needs, with counsellors working with students, parents and teachers.

The Nishikasai Campus page does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether GIIS Nishikasai is a specialist SEN institution. The 9GEMS framework includes Personality Development and Mindfulness as SEL components but does not describe SEN-specific supports. Healthline provides mental health and wellbeing support via school counsellors, which can address SEN-related needs as part of broader wellbeing support. No campus-specific SEN details are published on the Nishikasai site.

GIIS Tokyo offers the English Language Proficiency Programme (ELPP) to support non-native English-speaking students, designed to build fluency and confidence in English and aligned with CEFR and Cambridge materials. ELPP includes After-School English Support for KG and Primary, Academic English Preparatory Programme (AEPP) for Grades 6–8, English Language Support (ELS) for Grades 1–5, and English as a Secondary Language (ESL) for Grades 6–12. These English supports are integrated into curriculum and after-school programming across CBSE, Cambridge and PYP pathways.

Healthline provides a confidential channel for students and parents to connect with the school counsellor for issues related to mental health, anxiety, family and social matters, and academic pressures. Healthline counsellors work with students, parents and teachers to provide counselling, assess learning and behavior, and coordinate with other resources as needed. Mindfulness and personality development are embedded in the 9GEMS framework to support mental wellbeing, alongside the Happiness Index which measures overall student happiness as part of SEL. The Healthline series includes podcasts and webinars to promote wellbeing.

GIIS Tokyo Safety & Security describes safeguarding through a multi-layered security system: secured entry and exits, biometrics-based turnstiles, facial recognition, NextGen identification cards, and extensive CCTV coverage across the campus to monitor movement and ensure safety. The aim is to provide a secure environment for students and reassurance for parents. Healthline also supports safeguarding by providing confidential access to school counsellors who address emotional and social needs and liaise with families and staff as needed.

1. Step 1 — Initial inquiry and contact. To begin the admissions journey at GIIS Tokyo, families should reach out via the Enquire Now pathway or by emailing the admissions team. The campus team commits to responding to inquiries and can outline available curricula (CBSE, GMP, IB PYP, Cambridge CLSP/IGCSE/IBDP) and next steps. Phone contact is also listed for direct communication (+81 3-6631-0442), and the school provides an address and travel guidance for the Nishikasai Campus.

2. Step 2 — Campus visit or counselling session. Families can book a campus tour or arrange a virtual counselling session with admissions counsellors, who will explain the admission pathways and the different curricula on offer. Admissions staff will coordinate a visit or online meeting to discuss the programs, progression routes, and how the school supports learners. Travel guidance and contact details are provided to help plan the visit to Nishikasai (Nishi Kasai Campus) or other GIIS Tokyo campuses.

3. Step 3 — Submit application form. After the visit or counselling session, families submit the application form with the required documents. At the time of application, a one-time registration fee is payable to confirm the seat; this fee is non-refundable. Scholarships have their own application forms and counselors are available to guide applicants through that process. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a separate admissions pathway.

4. Step 4 — Payment of Term 1 fees. Once eligibility criteria are met and all admissions steps are satisfactorily completed, the first term fees must be paid before the school term begins. If admissions occur mid-year, term fees are prorated accordingly. The school operates on a term system with payments due before the last payment date indicated on the invoice.

5. Step 5 — Documentation. Required documentation includes the child's birth certificate, proof of residential address, a recent passport-sized photo, and a medical certificate. Ensuring all documents are provided helps avoid rejection of the application. Additional documentation may be requested for scholarship consideration or program changes.

GIIS Tokyo offers several scholarships at the Nishikasai Campus, including the Sadako Ogata Merit cum Means Scholarship. Details include: the scholarship is open to students in Grades 1–9, applies for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years, and is valid for up to two academic years (up to 6 terms). Scholarships are awarded via a pen-and-paper MCQ entrance test in English, Mathematics, and Science (Grades 1–5: 1 hour, 50 questions; Grades 6–9: 2 hours, 100 questions). Test dates are on Saturdays at the GIIS Tokyo campus, and successful candidates must complete admission formalities and pay the first-term fee within 10 working days of the result announcement. Recipients must sign a Code of Conduct, and only one benefit (scholarship/discount/referral) can be used at a time; the decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.

Additional GIIS Tokyo scholarship programs include the Global FUTURE-READY Merit Scholarship (GFRM) and the 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship, described in GIIS Tokyo communications and blog posts. These scholarships span across curricula (CBSE, IB, CLSP/IGCSE, IB DP) and are part of the broader GIIS scholarships ecosystem. Details on GFRM and 9GEMS scholarships are published in GIIS Tokyo materials and blog content.

GIIS Tokyo also notes ongoing scholarship-related events, such as the GIIS20 Scholar Challenge (merit-based opportunities for January 2026 admissions) and related scholarship pathways. These events illustrate the school's approach to merit-based awards and opportunities for new entrants.

For siblings, a separate discount is offered on tuition in GIIS Tokyo admissions materials, including a 25% discount on tuition for the second child in some programs, subject to terms. This sibling discount is a separate benefit from scholarships and applies within the fee structure published for GIIS Tokyo.

GIIS Tokyo does not publish a numbered waitlist policy for the Nishikasai Campus. The admissions pages describe a process that uses a shortlist of candidates who meet the criteria and then proceed through an additional admission pathway as space allows. There is no publicly stated waitlist pool with ranking. If you need clarity on current seat availability, contact the admissions team via the Enquire Now form or the Nishikasai contact details.