Welcome to ISSH

Founded in 1908, the International School of the Sacred Heart continues to be Tokyo's top school for girls to learn in an English-speaking and truly diverse environment that focuses on each student's academic, social-emotional, spiritual, psychological, and physical development. Sacred Heart is accredited by CIS and WASC, a founding member of JCIS, governed by the Sacred Heart School Corporation, and an active participant in the global network of 100+ Sacred Heart Schools in 35+ countries. Through 23 international Advanced Placement courses, high school students earn university credit before matriculating to some of the best universities in the US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and worldwide. Athletic teams compete across the Far East Association, student leadership is developed and exercised at every level (K3-12) through student council, clubs, Model UN, debate, and more. Student choral and orchestra performances are awe-inspiring, and internationally acclaimed. Students actively support a vast array of service organisations and causes, including a deeply meaningful 20+ year relationship with a school in Nepal.

Nestled in Hiroo in Shibuya-ku, the campus is a wooded oasis easily accessed by the Metro that offers safe off-street drop-off and pick-up, has an excellent gymnasium, turf field, top-grade tennis courts, a large playground, chapel, labs for art, science, ceramics and food technology, spacious multipurpose spaces for drama, assemblies, and receptions. Sacred Heart's mission is love, and this level of belonging gives strength to the community, engages parents, and keeps alumni connected across the globe. With privilege comes responsibility; Sacred Heart students are taught to have courage and confidence in making a positive difference in our world.