Aoba Japan International School Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Launches Commemorative Projects
Aoba Japan International School (A-JIS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, launching commemorative projects under the slogan "Leading Positive Change." The school, which focuses on International Baccalaureate education to foster global leaders, announced a wide range of initiatives, including events to celebrate its half-century educational journey and the opening of an online campus.
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Aoba Japan International School (hereinafter "A-JIS"), operated by a group company of Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter "Aoba-BBT"), will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Since its opening in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo in 1976, A-JIS has been dedicated to fostering global leaders through a consistent International Baccalaureate (IB) education. Marking its half-century milestone, A-JIS will launch various commemorative projects under the slogan "Leading Positive Change."
■ 50 Years of History
A-JIS opened in 1976 in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, as a co-educational international school with no specific religious affiliation. Since then, it has welcomed families from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds, providing an international educational environment. Its main history is as follows:
1976: Opened as Aoba International School in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
1998: Merged with Japan International School, becoming Aoba Japan International School
2012: Opened Hikarigaoka Campus (Nerima-ku, Tokyo)
2013: Strengthened business foundation through management participation by Aoba-BBT Group
2015: Acquired International Baccalaureate PYP and DP certification
2016: Acquired MYP certification, becoming an IB continuum school from Kindergarten to High School
2022: Opened Bunkyo Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), High School relocated
2024: Opened "Aoba Global Campus," offering a full online Diploma program as Asia's first pilot site with International Baccalaureate authorization
2027: 50th Anniversary / Kanazawa Campus (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) is being prepared for an August opening.
Currently, A-JIS operates three campuses in Tokyo: Meguro (Kindergarten), Hikarigaoka (Kindergarten to Junior High School), and Bunkyo (High School), as well as a Global Online Campus, providing world-class education to students from over 40 countries. It has obtained international accreditation from CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), and its graduates advance to universities worldwide, including Japanese universities.
■ Development of 50th Anniversary Projects
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, A-JIS plans the following initiatives:
(1) 50th Anniversary Spring Carnival
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30, a Spring Carnival themed around the 50th anniversary will be held at the Hikarigaoka Campus. In addition to all students and their parents, the event will be open to the general public, offering a school festival where visitors can experience the charm of Aoba.
50th Anniversary Spring Carnival: https://japaninternationalschool.com/communities/family-community
General application here (pre-registration required): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2QeNujGoI_ZT39xkVKZSVRW2v5ZY3MJZQQ_aeJe4StViUmA/viewform
(2) Homecoming Event
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, after the Spring Carnival, a "50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration" will be held at the Hikarigaoka Campus, inviting alumni, current students, and faculty/staff. This event will bring together the community that has supported the school's half-century history, fostering intergenerational exchange.
(3) Other Commemorative Projects (Planned)
Throughout the 50th anniversary year, various events and programs aimed at the future of education are planned. Details will be announced sequentially on the A-JIS website as they are decided.
■ About Aoba Japan International School (A-JIS)
A historical international school operated by Aoba International Educational Systems Inc. (Head office: Nerima-ku, Tokyo), a subsidiary of Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter BBT). Opened in Aobadai, Meguro-ku in 1976.
Since its opening in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo in 1976, A-JIS has been dedicated to fostering global leaders through a consistent International Baccalaureate (IB) education. Marking its half-century milestone, A-JIS will launch various commemorative projects under the slogan "Leading Positive Change."
■ 50 Years of History
A-JIS opened in 1976 in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, as a co-educational international school with no specific religious affiliation. Since then, it has welcomed families from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds, providing an international educational environment. Its main history is as follows:
1976: Opened as Aoba International School in Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
1998: Merged with Japan International School, becoming Aoba Japan International School
2012: Opened Hikarigaoka Campus (Nerima-ku, Tokyo)
2013: Strengthened business foundation through management participation by Aoba-BBT Group
2015: Acquired International Baccalaureate PYP and DP certification
2016: Acquired MYP certification, becoming an IB continuum school from Kindergarten to High School
2022: Opened Bunkyo Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), High School relocated
2024: Opened "Aoba Global Campus," offering a full online Diploma program as Asia's first pilot site with International Baccalaureate authorization
2027: 50th Anniversary / Kanazawa Campus (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) is being prepared for an August opening.
Currently, A-JIS operates three campuses in Tokyo: Meguro (Kindergarten), Hikarigaoka (Kindergarten to Junior High School), and Bunkyo (High School), as well as a Global Online Campus, providing world-class education to students from over 40 countries. It has obtained international accreditation from CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), and its graduates advance to universities worldwide, including Japanese universities.
■ Development of 50th Anniversary Projects
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, A-JIS plans the following initiatives:
(1) 50th Anniversary Spring Carnival
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30, a Spring Carnival themed around the 50th anniversary will be held at the Hikarigaoka Campus. In addition to all students and their parents, the event will be open to the general public, offering a school festival where visitors can experience the charm of Aoba.
50th Anniversary Spring Carnival: https://japaninternationalschool.com/communities/family-community
General application here (pre-registration required): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2QeNujGoI_ZT39xkVKZSVRW2v5ZY3MJZQQ_aeJe4StViUmA/viewform
(2) Homecoming Event
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, after the Spring Carnival, a "50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration" will be held at the Hikarigaoka Campus, inviting alumni, current students, and faculty/staff. This event will bring together the community that has supported the school's half-century history, fostering intergenerational exchange.
(3) Other Commemorative Projects (Planned)
Throughout the 50th anniversary year, various events and programs aimed at the future of education are planned. Details will be announced sequentially on the A-JIS website as they are decided.
■ About Aoba Japan International School (A-JIS)
A historical international school operated by Aoba International Educational Systems Inc. (Head office: Nerima-ku, Tokyo), a subsidiary of Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter BBT). Opened in Aobadai, Meguro-ku in 1976.