K. International School Tokyo is a private, non-denominational international school located in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1997 by Yoshishige and Takako Komaki. the school caters to over 600 students representing a wide range of different nationalities. KIST was the first school in Tokyo and the Kanto region, and the second school in Japan authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the three inquiry-based learning programmes for grades 9 and 10. The language of instruction is English. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools.