Press Release
KA International School Announces Global University Acceptances Across 14 Countries and 230 Institutions
Personalized Learning, Global Results
KA International School Announces Global University Acceptances Across 14 Countries and 230 Institutions
Personalized Learning, Global Results
KA International School (KAIS) announces that since its founding in 2006, its 132 graduates have collectively earned offers from more than 230 universities across 14 countries. Located in the heart of Tokyo, KAIS provides a highly personalized learning environment where every student is supported in forging their own academic pathway.
Visible Learning: An Evidence-Based Approach to Student Growth
In 2025, KAIS became the first school in Japan to be recognized as a Visible Learning School—a global certification grounded in one of the world’s largest bodies of educational research. Visible Learning identifies the teaching practices that have the greatest impact on student learning.
At KAIS, this translates into:
continuous visibility into student progress,
a culture of reflection and feedback,
teachers who evaluate and refine their instructional impact.
While the certification itself is recent, the philosophy behind it—understanding each learner and supporting meaningful growth—has been central to KAIS since its founding.
Global University Acceptances: Diverse Pathways, Strong Outcomes
KAIS graduates continue their education at leading universities around the world. Despite being a small school, KAIS students pursue a remarkably diverse set of academic and geographic pathways.
Selected Universities (Highlights)
North America
Northeastern University
University of Michigan
University of Washington
McGill University
University of British Columbia
Japan
Waseda University
Keio University
Sophia University
Temple University Japan
Europe & Australia
University of Sydney
University of Warwick
Utrecht University
Excellence in the Arts: Admission to Top Global Design & Creative Schools
KAIS places strong value on creativity, exploration, and authentic self-expression. As a result, graduates frequently matriculate into world-renowned arts and design institutions.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Parsons School of Design
Pratt Institute
College for Creative Studies
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
A 5:1 Student–Teacher Ratio That Enables Genuine Personalization
With a 5:1 student–teacher ratio, KAIS provides a level of individualized attention that is rare even among international schools.
Teachers work closely with students through:
strengths‑based academic guidance,
ongoing formative feedback,
personalized support,
essay and interview coaching,
university counseling
This integrated support system underpins KAIS’s record of acceptances to more than 230 universities worldwide.
A Decade of Growth: How a Small School Built a Strong Educational Foundation
Over the past ten years, KAIS has strengthened its academic and developmental environment through intentional, learner-centered improvements, culminating in significant achievements. These efforts include earning CIS accreditation, a globally recognized mark of educational quality, and implementing the following key initiatives:
Opening the Early Learning Center for ages 3–5, expanding inquiry‑based early childhood education.
Enhancing continuity across Elementary, Middle, and High School programs.
Embedding data‑informed teaching and a feedback‑rich culture through Visible Learning.
Expanding individualized university counseling to support diverse and ambitious pathways.
These developments form the foundation behind the global university outcomes KAIS celebrates today.
Message from the Head of School
“Over the past decade, KAIS has deepened its commitment to understanding each learner and supporting their growth with clarity, evidence, and care. Our graduates’ diverse university pathways reflect the curiosity, independence, and global mindset that define our school.”
— Maha Sadi, School Director
Brand Message
Personalized Learning. Global Results.
From a small school to the world — KAIS students step forward with confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose.
Campus Information
High School (Grades 9–12)
3‑10‑60 Kami‑Osaki, Shinagawa‑ku, Tokyo 141‑0021 (Near Meguro Station)
Elementary & Middle School (PreK–Grade 8)
1‑6‑8 Nakane, Meguro‑ku, Tokyo 152‑0031 (Near Toritsu‑Daigaku Station)
Early Learning Center (Ages 3–5)
7‑4‑1 Fukazawa, Setagaya‑ku, Tokyo 158‑0081 (Near Sakura‑Shinmachi Station)
▪️For more information about our programs and admissions, please visit our website:
https://kainternationalschool.com
Contact Information
Public Relations, Global KA Holdings Co., Ltd.
Email: media@globalka.com