Aoba-Japan International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Tokyo, Japan. It serves 800 students for students aged 2–19. Annual tuition ranges from $14,207 to $19,179 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
No financial aid is currently available for newly enrolled students. Historically, a Global Leaders Scholarship was announced in 2022, funded by the Ohmae Endowment, offering up to JPY 4,000,000 per year toward tuition and living expenses for talented students aiming for leading universities, but there is no indication this program is currently active.
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About
Aoba-Japan International School is a private, coeducational day school in Tokyo authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school provides instruction in both English and Japanese, serving students from primary through secondary levels. As an IB World School since 2015, it commits to developing internationally-minded learners prepared for university and global citizenship.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) based in Tokyo, offering an English-language international education for students from early childhood through pre-university.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K2 | JPY 1,908,000~$ 12,678 |
| K3-K5 | JPY 2,120,000~$ 14,086 |
| Grades 1-5 | JPY 2,332,000~$ 15,495 |
| Grades 6-12 | JPY 2,650,000~$ 17,608 |
| Online IBDP (G11-G12) | JPY 1,650,000~$ 10,963 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,120,500 - 2,862,500. Application fee: $154.
Admissions Process
- 1Plan entry timing based on September 1 age cutoff. K2 may join from 18 months; K3 must be toilet trained; K4-G12 placement based on completed or current grade level. At least one parent/guardian must communicate in English. Applications accepted year-round based on grade vacancy. For 2026-2027 entry, first-round interviews are conducted after December online submission and January review.
Admissions Details
Applications accepted year-round depending on grade vacancy. For 2025-2026, some grades may already be full and waitlists may be considered for Semester 2 entry. Some grades fill quickly and families on waitlists may be contacted if spaces reopen.
School Day
School days run 8:30 to 15:30 for Kinder to Grade 9, and 9:30 to 15:30 for Grades 10 to 12.
Student Life
All students are required to wear a school uniform purchasable from Lands' End or Top of the Class. Daily wear is allowed at some campuses, while formal occasions require the school tie and blazer. The Dress Policy provides age-specific requirements.
Hikarigaoka campus has a full-service kitchen and on-site cafeteria with hot meals prepared by Caesar's Kitchen for Kinder to G9. Meguro and Bunkyo campuses are catered by offsite caterers delivering fresh lunches daily; lunch is optional and students may bring lunch from home. The program accommodates dietary restrictions, with nut-free facilities and vegetarian and halal options available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The wellbeing team provides social and emotional guidance to students as part of the Support Program. Wellbeing initiatives include advisory sessions and testing accommodations to support students academically and personally. The program aims to build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships across the school.
Safeguarding guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 19 and 34) and ITFC-informed policy. The school is a member of JCIS and EARCOS. Safety measures include fences and steel gates, regular drills for fire, earthquake, and lockdown, and an on-site school nurse. Medical insurance covers injuries for curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities on and off campus.
Student Demographics
School Background
private