Founded in 1902, The American School in Japan (ASIJ) is one of the oldest and most well-regarded international schools in the world. ASIJ offers an enriched American curriculum to students of all nationalities that features the development of experiences that extend beyond traditional academics, including real-world internships, high-quality advisory experiences, learning partnerships, and service learning opportunities.ASIJ’s student body consists of approximately 1,700 students (N-12) representing nearly 60 different nationalities. Beyond its rigorous academic program, ASIJ offers diverse co-curricular opportunities and learning experiences that leverage its location and partnerships in Tokyo. As our mission states, ASIJ focuses on fostering a community of inquisitive learners and independent thinkers, inspired to be their best selves, and empowered to make a difference in the world. At ASIJ, we believe that a school should be a safe, child-centered place where educators are idealistic about the potential of every student and tenacious in their support for each student as she learns, takes risks, makes mistakes, and grows. We believe that every student has the right to learn an...d that we have an obligation to know, value, and care for each child. We believe that creativity and independent thinking happen when students are highly engaged, especially when purposeful assessment drives learning and when goals are clear, focused, and personalized. We believe that students excel in a learning environment where they receive high quality feedback, opportunities for reflection, and a culture in which they frequently self-assess their own learning. We believe that students should learn through authentic experiences that challenge them to identify, understand, and solve complex multidisciplinary problems. All this, and more, is embodied in ASIJ’s Vision 2030, an aspirational roadmap that will guide us in the years ahead.