If you are moving to Japan for the first time, we are here to help you with a very important decision—choosing the right school for your children. View our Admissions pages for details on Eligibility, Visits, Open Houses, Tuition, and FAQs.
What does learning look like at ASIJ? Read about our commitment, definition of learning, explore our divisions, and dive into parent partnership opportunities.
ASIJ is comprised of two campuses featuring multi-function spaces. Learn about or campuses, facilities, and what makes our spaces unique in Tokyo.
Who are our faculty and staff? What are our teacher qualifications and expectations? Before applying, check out our Before You Apply page to learn about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and how our factulty and staff go beyond the classroom.
Applicants for all teaching and leadership positions at ASIJ must have an active, confidential profile with either Schrole Connect or Search Associates. Direct applications will not be considered.
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Learn about our commitment, mission, values as well as all about ASIJ's long history, and our alumni community. We also introduce you to our Leadership and Board of Directors.
Our global network of over 7,500 alumni provides a lifelong community offering unique opportunities to connect, network, mentor and socialize—enhancing careers, providing pathways to new experiences and offering deep friendship and support.
ASIJ often hosts visits for admissions, alumni, college representatives and more. Review our visit information before planning your next trip to Tokyo!
Whether it is furthering their corporate social responsibility, or simply to share their knowledge and experience, there are many reasons why institutions and businesses choose to partner with ASIJ. View information about corporate partnerships.
Life at ASIJ is full of stories and the narrative of where our vision will take us is told each day through the learning our students experience in the classroom and beyond. Each of the subjects featured here has their own unique tale to tell—stories that are as rich and varied as the ASIJ experience itself.
If you are moving to Japan for the first time, we are here to help you with a very important decision—choosing the right school for your children. View our Admissions pages for details on Eligibility, Visits, Open Houses, Tuition, and FAQs.
What does learning look like at ASIJ? Read about our commitment, definition of learning, explore our divisions, and dive into parent partnership opportunities.
ASIJ is comprised of two campuses featuring multi-function spaces. Learn about or campuses, facilities, and what makes our spaces unique in Tokyo.
Who are our faculty and staff? What are our teacher qualifications and expectations? Before applying, check out our Before You Apply page to learn about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and how our factulty and staff go beyond the classroom.
Applicants for all teaching and leadership positions at ASIJ must have an active, confidential profile with either Schrole Connect or Search Associates. Direct applications will not be considered.
View Vacancies on Schrole →
View Vacancies on Search Associates →
See our vacancies page for more details and additional vacancies.
Aug 27 First Day of School
Oct 14–15 Fall Break (school closed)
Nov 4 Professional Learning Day (no classes)
Nov 28–29 Thanksgiving Break (school closed)
Dec 16–Jan 3 Winter Break (school closed)
Jan 6 School Resumes
Feb 10–11 Mid-Winter Break (school closed)
Feb 24 Professional Learning Day (no classes)
Mar 17–21 Spring Break (school closed)
May 5-6 Golden Week Holiday (school closed)
May 31 High School Graduation
June 12 Last Day for ELC/ES/MS Students
June 13 Last Day for Teachers & Staff
The school year follows an American-style, two semester, academic calendar beginning in late August and closing in mid-June. Holidays include a long weekend in October, a four-day weekend for Thanksgiving, a roughly three-week New Year’s vacation, two extra days in mid-winter, and a week-long spring break.
Each school year kicks off with orientations for new families and new teachers, the start of classes and lots of opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and make new friends. In early September the PTA hosts a Welcome Coffee and later in the month Spirit Day—a Saturday packed with sports, fun activities and great food.
During the fall our Kindergartners dig sweet potatoes in the elementary school garden while older students enjoy the fall sports season. The community comes together to watch the Halloween Parade on campus. High School students perform their Fall Play in the Black Box and middle schoolers take to the main stage in the theater in a musical.
In early December, the PTA’s Winterfest sees over 3,000 members of our community celebrate the festive season with food, activities, shopping and performances.
Second semester our ELC students take part in Omochi Pounding and learn about Japanese New Year Traditions. ASIJ plays host to the VEX Robotics competition in January, bringing together teams and their robots from around the region.
A spring tradition for almost 60 years, the high school musical draws crowds in the theater. Each year over 100 students work tirelessly on stage and behind the scenes to entertain our community.
As the school year comes to a close our high school students sit their Advanced Placement Exams and look forward to Prom and Graduation. The elementary school buzzes with excitement as students perform in the annual musical and the whole school comes together to celebrate our graduating class at the Senior Walk.