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Your Home in the Heart of Tokyo

Searching for the right international school for your daughter can be challenging. At ISSH, we believe in educating and supporting the whole child: academically, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We offer a warm community of involved parents and alumni from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds. Our girls thrive in an environment designed just for them and grow into courageous and confident young women prepared to make an impact in our ever-changing global society. Whether you're an expat family planning a short-term stay in Tokyo or an international family looking for a diverse, balanced, loving community for your little one, the ISSH admissions team is here to support your transition.

Learn about our Sacred Heart Goals and what sets us apart:

Love and Purpose

Our ethos is centred in our identity and heritage as a Catholic school, and our dedication to embody the attitudes of the Heart of Jesus: love, gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness.

Learn about our Mission and Goals

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Rigorous Academics

ISSH is dedicated to offering not just an academically rigorous, world-class curriculum, but a wide breadth of courses that allow students to explore their passions and develop into critically-thinking, intellectually curious global leaders of the future.

Discover academics at ISSH

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Meaningful Service

Empathy, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility are at the heart of the ISSH experience. Sacred Heart creates a platform for students to be courageous as they advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and act for justice in our world. 

Explore service learning at ISSH

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Community and Belonging

Sacred Heart is not just a place for students to learn and grow, it is a home for them, and for all members of the community. From parents and families of students to alumni to faculty and staff, everyone works together to build a warm and welcoming community.

Experience Community at Sacred Heart

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Personal Growth

ISSH is a place where girls and young women grow with courage and confidence: to follow their dreams and passions, to be the best versions of themselves, and to take their place as global leaders making the world a better place.

See the many ways students grow

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Our Ethos

The essence of our education is the development of the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

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“ISSH’s guiding statements are deeply embedded into the school and influence attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, aspirations, dispositions, and outlooks at a very profound and authentic level. The school is very aware of its rich history and tradition and its respected reputation in Tokyo.”Council of International Schools, 2024 Evaluation Team Report