Tsukuba International School (TIS) is an elementary school that was founded in 1992 in response to the need for an English-based educational opportunity for English-speaking students in the Tsukuba area. The primary objectives of TIS are: * To provide an English-based education * To provide a well-planned curriculum of an international nature designed to encourage higher thinking and sequential learning * To provide a sound academic environment * To provide a safe and caring atmosphere * To instill within students a sense of responsibility as a citizen of the world