What Makes Us Different?
We are a modern high school for ambitious students who seek to forge meaningful careers and attend college with purpose.
The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) is a new, cutting-edge international school in Shibuya that completely reimagines what high school can be. Students have the space and support to discover their passions, design personalized projects, and dive deeply into the work that excites them most.
Guided by world-class faculty, students learn to stay motivated through challenges, develop future-focused skills to thrive in their studies and careers, and create value in the world through entrepreneurial endeavors and civic engagement. Along the way, students receive mentorship from industry experts, pursue internships, conduct research, lead excursions, and receive personalized support to attend the universities that best fit their academic and professional goals.
1. Mission-Driven Project Work
Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional education, TIF offers a hyper-personalized curriculum tailored to each student’s interests and goals. Through our "Innovator’s Framework" approach to project-based learning, students validate their interests through action and reflection, connecting their passions to real-world opportunities.
2. Experienced Coaches and Industry Mentors
At TIF, students are encouraged to make a real-world impact through their projects. Once students validate their interests, they are paired with industry mentors to design internships and projects in collaboration with leading startups and organizations. This bridge between authentic interest and practical experience empowers students to create meaningful value in society through their education.
3. Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Our curriculum blends project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning, integrating essential concepts and tools from Math, Science, English, and Social Studies while transcending traditional subject boundaries. Built upon three foundational pillars, our curriculum goes beyond Common Core standards, equipping students with vital competencies for life while preparing them for the academic rigor of university study.
4. Comprehensive College Advisory
Our four-year college advisory program helps students gain admission to their best-fit universities worldwide. Starting in Grade 9, students collaborate with certified advisors to identify their priorities, build balanced college lists, and create compelling portfolios that highlight their achievements and character. This comprehensive approach ensures that every student enters the college application process with purpose.
