Kimaya's Journey at TIF | Class of 2026 Graduate

In this short film, we celebrate Kimaya's journey at TIF, from her reasons for choosing our school to her pursuit of architecture through her projects and research. Hear not only from Kimaya herself, but from the faculty members who helped guide her journey. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture, who hosted Kimaya at their design studio and make a special appearance to share a heartfelt message. The film was shown on the big screen during our graduation ceremony, and we're excited to now share it with everyone who has supported our school! --- The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) is a cutting-edge international school in Shibuya that completely reimagines what school can be. Students in grades 7-12 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 invested in their holistic growth, 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. The school offers a dynamic and rigorous curriculum that exceeds Common Core standards and culminates in an American high school diploma recognized by leading universities worldwide. TIF is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), is a member school of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and is designated by College Board School Code 664040. TIF Website: https://www.innovationfellowship.org/ TIF LinkedIn:   / innovation-fellowship   TIF Instagram:   / tif_tokyo