See also:
Ethnic schools and education (Brazilian, Korean, etc)
Japan's international schools flourish despite legal gray area In a country where schoolchildren must adhere to strict uniform regulations and rote learning is common, increasing numbers of parents are choosing to give their kids a more diverse education, despite it being technically illegal. The article looks at the rise of South Asian International schools and also compares the situation of English language international schools with those using other languages. Nikkei Asia, 25 Feb 2019.
Clear regulations needed for international schools This opinion piece looks at the situation of international schools globally. It notes that most children at International schools are citizens of that country, not foreign residents, but that in Japan it is technically illegal for Japanese students to attend these schools even though many do. Japan Times, 24 Dec 2017.
All-Japanese families take a chance on international schools Japan Times, 14 Sep 2014.
More parents send kids to Indian, Chinese schools As China and India increasingly flex their muscles as economic powerhouses, many Japanese parents are beginning to send their children to international schools run by Chinese and Indian educators with hopes of churning out more competitive kids. Experts say that Japanese parents are eager to send their kids to such schools because they think that giving their kids opportunities to learn about Chinese and English at an early stage will be a big plus for their futures. Japan Times, Dec. 28, 2008.
Flexible and diverse, international schools thrive This article looks at the situation of international schools in Japan as well as other types of non-Japanese schools such as Brazilian schools and the differences between them and international schools. Japan Times, 3 Jan 2008.
The Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS) includes most of the international schools operating in Japan. However, each school exists completely independently of the others.
Guide to International Schools in Japan
India International School in Japan (IISJ) India International school IISJ is the oldest Indian school.
Global Indian International School in Japan
Yokohama International School Yokohama International School serves the educational needs of the international community in Yokohama and the greater Tokyo metropolitan area of Japan.
AmerAsian School in Okinawa (AASO) – Bilingual and Bicultural Education since 1998. This is a 'free school' not an international school for children with mixed Okinawan (Japanese) and American roots in Okinawa. For more on this school amd AmerAsian childrne in Okinawa, see: Hafu / Double / Hapa /Bicultural - people of mixed race/ethnicity