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Living in Tsukuba
Tsukuba municipal city prepares the booklet “Tips for Living in Tsukuba! (English, 中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt Nam, Bahasa Indonesia, ภาษาไทย, PORTUGUÊS, Español)” which is a guide book for foreign residences. You can get the booklet at Tsukuba City Hall near Kenkyu-gakuen Station.
Search for a Doctor
The Medical Information Net (NAVII), operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and prefectural governments, allows you to search for medical institutions and pharmacies nationwide.
Tsukuba Municipal City homepage for Foreigner
Let’s go to the top page of Multilingual Services at Tsukuba City HP. Then click “English, 中文, 한국어 or やさしい日本語”, you can see the Homepage which are translated to your favorite language. The translation is not perfect; however, it might be enough for you to understand the essence of the HP.
Ibaraki Prefecture Government
There are a Disaster Manual, Latest news and Ibaraki travel information etc. with 10 foreign languages of English, Português, Español, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, 中文(简体字), 中文(繁體字), ภาษาไทย, 한국어, Tiếng Việt.
Tsukuba International Association
TIA hold Japanese conversation classes for the foreign residents of Tsukuba and their families (the course is also available for people who work at Tsukuba). TIA registered volunteer 'Daily Life Supporters' provide advice and assistance with small problems and difficulties in your everyday life.
Tsukuba International School Tuition Assistance Program
Tsukuba International School has a cooperative agreement with Tsukuba Science City Network. International researchers who work for research institutes and universities that belong to the Tsukuba Science City Network can benefit from reduced tuition fees. This is the school’s way of contributing to an environment that allows research institutes in Tsukuba to invite top level researchers from abroad to come to Tsukuba.
Conditions
- One or both parents work as a researcher at a research institute or university affiliated with Tsukuba Science City Network
- One or both parents are non-Japanese
- Both parents’ (gross) salary combined does not exceed 8,000,000 yen per year
Application Procedure
- Applicants must apply through their research institute or university.
- The research institute/university contacts Tsukuba International School to discuss the application.
- The research institute/university issues a statement of employment (including the job title and the length of the contract) and a statement of salary.
Tuition and Fees
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Our tuition rates will increase from September 2028 to June 2029.
In addition, international researchers whose contracts are very short (under 12 months) may apply to have the registration fee waived.
JSPS Post-Doctoral Fellows are entitled to slightly different terms. Please contact the school for details.
For More Information
Tsukuba International School
| Address | Kamigo 7846-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 300-2645 |
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029-886-5447 |
| kitazawa [at] tis.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @) |
Tsukuba International School is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate.
We are also accredited by the Council of International Schools.
Further International Education Options in Tsukuba
In addition to TIS, Tsukuba is home to other prestigious institutions offering world-class international curricula to meet the needs of the global research community.
Meikei High School
Founded in 1979, Meikei High School is a renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. It offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in both English and Japanese (Dual Language DP), providing students with a pathway to top-tier universities worldwide. The school is also designated as a Super Science High School (SSH), emphasizing advanced scientific research and global leadership.
One World International School (OWIS)
Tsukuba As the latest addition to Tsukuba’s educational ecosystem, OWIS Tsukuba opened its doors in August 2025. Part of the Singapore-based Global Schools Group, OWIS offers a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum in a nature-rich environment. Currently serving Early Childhood through Primary grades, the school plans to expand annually to become a full K-12 international school, fostering kindness, curiosity, and global-mindedness.