FEATURED PROGRAMS

At Aoba-Japan International School, our Performing Arts programme spans from Kindergarten to Senior School, offering students rich experiences in music, dance, drama, and theatre. Rooted in inquiry-based learning and aligned with our core values, the programme nurtures creativity, communication, and collaboration. From kindergarten through Grade 6, all students participate in General Music, where they explore singing, instruments, music literacy, and cultural traditions. These experiences help students develop not only musical skills but also attributes of the IB learner profile—becoming thinkers, communicators, and open-minded individuals. Music at Aoba is viewed as both artistic expression and a powerful medium for global connection, inspiring students to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

A highlight of the programme is the Middle School Annual Theatre Production, which involves students in both onstage and backstage roles. This immersive experience gives students hands-on learning in performance, lighting, sound design, set construction, and promotion, staged in a professional theatre. In Senior school, students are offered the opportunity to learn about music and performance using the music studio and black box theatre which was specially build for high school education at the Bunkyo campus.Whether performing in school events or on professional stages across Tokyo, students are empowered to grow as musicians, storytellers, and global citizens through real-world, creative opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.