The International School of the Sacred Heart offers a core curriculum that provides the basis of a sound liberal education. The curriculum is drawn from International curricula that is continually being broadened to include current best practices from around the world. Special programs such as the Advanced Placement and English as a Second Language are crucial components of the school’s academic life. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides an extensive course for students whose first language is other than English, and who need support in achieving English Language competency.

Instruction at the school is in English, Languages including French and Japanese are offered. The testing program includes the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and the International Schools' Assessment.

The activities program includes athletics, drama, music, as well as competition in sports, intellectual and artistic fields, mainly in the Kanto Plains Association of Schools. Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 faculty meet approximately every week to discuss curriculum articulation and balance, student learning outcomes, content, skills, assessments, teaching strategies, and learning experiences.

Mary Beth Luttrell
K-12 Curriculum Coordinator
International School of the Sacred Heart
4-3-1 Hiroo
Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-0012
JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3400-3951
Fax: +81-3-3400-3496