International School of the Sacred Heart

International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) is one of Tokyo's most prestigious international schools, founded in 1908 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Located in Hiroo, Shibuya, ISSH is an English-speaking school offering a co-educational kindergarten and an all-girls academic program for Grades 1 through 12. ISSH follows a rigorous American-style curriculum complemented by a strong emphasis on the arts, community service, and spiritual formation. The school prepares students for international university admissions, offering a broad range of Advanced Placement and college-preparatory courses. ISSH is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, connecting it to over 150 schools in 44 countries worldwide. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS), ISSH serves a diverse, multinational student body. The school's beautiful wooded campus in central Tokyo provides an ideal environment for academic excellence and holistic development.