Accreditations

of EIFJ Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)


The institution is registered as a school with local and national authorities since July 30, 2018, and received a "ninkagai" license on February 22, 2019 (license of "school structure not authorized" according to the terms of the article 59-2, Paragraph 1 of the Child Protection Law.


Annual unexpected audits and observation visits are organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Kita-ku office, continuous assessment of fifty criteria. Implications: fire / earthquake monthly drills, annual or monthly medical tests of active employees, registration with the fire station, adequate available space for each child, sufficient toilets, Safety plan, adequate safety equipment, sufficient number of qualified employees, building architecture, adequate hygiene, registration of daily health checkups for children, immunization checks, daily family reports, etc.

The French Ministry of Education



Schools outside France follow a procedure that attests to their compliance with the programs, pedagogical aims and fundamental principles of French education:


  • Principles, programs and implementation of the French school system;
  • Mastering of the French language;
  • Multilingual language policy;
  • Qualified and regularly trained staff;
  • Assessment, preparation and sitting of French examinations;
  • Existence and safety of premises and equipment;
  • Ongoing compliance with accreditation criteria.

International Baccalaureate Organization


Why be an IB School?


Today’s world faces complex challenges: conflict, inequality, pandemics, exclusion, and fast-paced technological change. Education must evolve to meet these demands. The International Baccalaureate (IB) responds with a globally respected model that promotes collaboration, responsibility, and intercultural understanding.


The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who strive for a more peaceful world. Its programs are academically rigorous and support personal, intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth. IB students consistently excel in critical thinking, research, and university readiness.


With over 6,000 schools in 160 countries, the IB is a global leader in education. It’s recognized by 4,500+ universities worldwide, offering students strong placement opportunities and higher acceptance rates. Teachers also benefit from world-class training and collaboration.


In Japan, the IB is supported by the government and meets the growing demand for global education. French international schools are increasingly embracing the IB, strengthening their appeal and opening global pathways. At EIFJ Tokyo, our French-English-Japanese model reflects this vision—bringing IB excellence to the next generation in Tokyo.


École Internationale Franco-Japonaise 東京日仏国際学園 is now officially authorized as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) , following several years of preparation and a successful evaluation visit in January 2026. As the first French international school accredited for the IB PYP in Asia, EIFJ has received major recognition from the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school now joins a global community committed to academic excellence, international-mindedness, and the development of knowledgeable, caring, and responsible students. This significant milestone reflects the dedication of our leadership team, teachers, staff, students, and families, and further strengthens our mission to provide an ambitious, internationally recognized English-French-Japanese education in Tokyo.

Teachers' training agreement with Clermont Auvergne University


EIFJ Tokyo has signed a framework agreement with the Higher National Institute for Teaching and Education (INSPE) of the University of Clermont Auvergne, well known in the French education network to train future teachers in French schools around the world. EIFJ Tokyo will therefore have the honor of welcoming, from September 2021 (then throughout the school year) a first student-teacher in training within EIFJ team. This training, lasting three months or more, allows EIFJ not only to benefit from the qualities of future teachers who fully understand the challenge of teaching in French to non French speakers, but also students to learn about the educational measures implemented for their future missions.


By merging our energies and combining our educational strategies, we manage to become an example for French education abroad, an example of academic success and students’ well-being.

Other accreditations & affiliations' goals


  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • Council of International Schools (CIS)
  • East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)
  • Japan Council of International Schools
  • Tokyo Association of International Preschools