Axis International School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Christian Curriculum school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2003. Annual tuition ranges from $13,047 to $18,605 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No merit-based scholarship program. Family tuition discounts available: 10% for second enrolled child; 50% tuition discount for third enrolled child (with conditions). Diplomat discount waives consumption tax for eligible diplomats.
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About
Axis International School is a private international day school in Kichijoji, Tokyo, serving students from preschool through Grade 12 with a fully English-language American curriculum delivered through Griggs International Academy (USA). Founded in 2003 and operated by Y.K. Mahr Corporation, the school maintains very small class sizes of up to 8 students and awards a U.S. high school diploma. High-achieving students may earn dual college credit, and the diverse student body is approximately 52% foreign national.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Small class sizes of maximum 8 students per class; U.S.-accredited diploma through Griggs International Academy (Maryland State Education); dual-credit option for high school students (GPA 3.0+) allowing up to one year of college credit; annual Stanford standardized testing; multilingual student body (52% foreign nationals); convenient location 8 minutes from JR Kichijoji Station.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-5 | JPY 2,498,450~$ 16,601 |
| Grade 6-8 | JPY 2,546,750~$ 16,922 |
| Preschool | JPY 2,217,080~$ 14,731 |
| Grade 9-12 | JPY 2,803,517~$ 18,628 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,947,330 - 2,776,767. Application fee: $3,685.
Admissions Process
- 1Eligibility check to confirm the student fits the program scope and English ability assessment. Step 2: Families submit application; Student Services team assists. Step 3: Review process assesses fit with the school's program and community. Step 4: If successful, family is welcomed and moves to enrollment and fee arrangements, with payment due 30 days before each semester begins.
Admissions Details
No published waitlist or waiting pool policy.
School Day
School day begins at 9:00 AM, with 9:30 AM as the main instructional start. Short break around 10:50–11:00 AM, lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM, dismissal at 2:50 PM. Preschool opens at 8:30 AM with typical end-of-day around 6:00 PM for bus students.
Student Life
Lunch is brought from home; the school has a kitchen for heating meals.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported via a holistic, values-based approach that includes regular physical education and Bible classes as part of a values-based curriculum.
Safeguarding is addressed through emergency procedures for disasters including evacuation, staff supervision, and parent communications, and through a Non-Discrimination Policy and privacy protections.
Student Demographics
School Background
Operated by Yugen Kaisha Mahr Corporation (Y.K. Mahr). Founded in 2003 as a joint venture with a Japanese partner; partnership dissolved in 2007, after which Y.K. Mahr Corporation operated the school independently.