GIIS Tokyo Awarded the prestigious Deming Prize for Total Quality Management
 

The global milestone comes on the back of more than 600 awards won by the school’s parent organisation for best practises 
 

Tokyo, Japan - Nov 12, 2025 - Global Indian International School (GIIS) Tokyo was awarded the prestigious Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (TQM) - a global recognition of excellence  and a historic milestone that places the school among the ranks of world’s best institutions for quality and continuous improvement.
 

The GIIS Tokyo Campus was awarded for its focus on development of students, teachers and staff through innovation, and its continuous improvement activities for excellent operational functioning. The Prize is a reflection of GIIS’s commitment to quality - not only in academics but also in every other aspect of student experience. 
 

“Winning the Deming Prize is a validation of our belief in quality education which is measurable, consistent, and student-driven,” said Mr. Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Schools Group of which GIIS is a part. “This prize belongs to the teacher, staff member, student and parent who makes GIIS what it is today. Together, we have built an institution that stands for quality, care, and continuous growth,” said Mr Temurnikar.
 

Established in 1951 by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE), the Deming Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for Total Quality Management. It recognises organisations that have achieved outstanding performance through the systematic application of TQM principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
 

The award was received by Mr. Sumit Mishra, Country Director, GSG Japan who shared “As the first educational institution in the world to earn this honour, we reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence. We’ll keep raising the bar for quality international education in Japan”.
 

Global Indian International School Tokyo is part of the Global Schools Group which runs 12 international brands in 11 countries, and has 64 campuses across the world. GSG schools have previously won 650 awards in various education quality and business excellence categories including their reputed Global Montessori Plus Programme and Happiness Hub. Besides these curricula, GSG schools also reach international curricula like International Baccalaureate, Cambridge IGCSE, American Common Core and British National curriculum.
 

GIIS Tokyo is one of the 18 GIIS schools’ in GSG repertoire which imparts Indian and International curriculum around the world. The Tokyo campus has a 20-year legacy of pursuit of quality and excellence in education. They were one of the first GIIS campuses to introduce the Gemba corners in their school premises, and participate in GSG’s prestigious student exchange programme for better worldwide exposure to students. 
 

Looking ahead, the GIIS Tokyo campus is poised for continued growth, infrastructure expansion, and unmatched academic standards, while remaining committed to nurturing confident, compassionate, and globally minded learners. 

ABOUT GLOBAL SCHOOLS GROUP

Global Schools Group is an award-winning interconnected network of leading international schools that provides a world-class education experience.

Since its inception in 2002, the group has expanded its scale, diversity and expertise to become a global network that provides limitless and holistic learning for all students.

With almost all leading international curricula including Cambridge, IB, American Common Core and CBSE among others, GSG offers one of the widest range of academic programmes available today.

The network’s smart personalised learning systems and empowering methods with a serious commitment to superior pedagogy and best practices have won it over 600 awards, including the recognition for the Most Awarded Network of Schools*.

Furthermore, the network has placements in the top 10 international universities including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Stanford University among several others.

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GIIS Tokyo