Meet Our
Leaders
At Chuo International School, our leadership team brings together passionate educators and experienced professionals dedicated to providing world-class learning opportunities for every child.
Founders’ Message
Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in our children’s future. At Chuo International School, our vision is to provide an education that nurtures the whole child — academically, socially, and ethically — while fostering a strong connection to the wider world.
Chuo International School was established as a continuation of the foundation built at Sunshine Kids Academy. Here, the Montessori+ philosophy, the Cambridge International framework, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come together to form a curriculum that is dynamic, internationally recognized, and deeply relevant to the future.
We are proud to be officially approved under the Ninkagai system in both Tokyo and Chiba, and to hold certification as a Cambridge International School. These recognitions affirm our commitment to uphold the highest standards while serving our community with accountability and care.
As CEO and Founder, I warmly welcome your family to join us in shaping children who will become independent thinkers, compassionate leaders, and confident global citizens.
Shazia Kitahara
CEO & Founder 創設者
Chuo International School & Sunshine Kids Academy
Kimberly Gatti
Principal 校長
Chuo International School & Sunshine Kids Academy
Principal’s Message
It is my privilege to welcome you to Chuo International School, where learning extends beyond academics to nurture curiosity, confidence, and compassion. Our school is a community that values exploration, creativity, and growth in every child.
We integrate Montessori principles with the Cambridge International curriculum and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), creating a program that is both rigorous and inspiring. This approach prepares students for academic success while cultivating empathy, resilience, and responsibility for the world around them.
Our dedicated teachers foster independence and collaboration each day, ensuring that classrooms remain places of discovery and innovation. In this environment, students learn to think critically, act compassionately, and lead with integrity.
I warmly welcome your family to CIS and invite you to experience how we prepare students not only for academic excellence, but also for meaningful lives as future global citizens.
