Christian Academy in Japan is a American school in Higashikurume, Japan. Founded in 1950. Annual tuition ranges from $13,815 to $16,160 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Fee assistance is available for families in financial need, available on application. Government subsidies may be available for Grades 10–12 subject to income and application timing.
Key facts
About
Christian Academy in Japan is a co-educational day school located in Higashikurume, Tokyo, offering an American curriculum. The school serves students aged 4 to 18 and uses English as its language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian ethos, American curriculum delivered in English in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6-8 | JPY 2,020,000~$ 13,422 |
| Grade 9-10 | JPY 2,165,000~$ 14,385 |
| Grade 11-12 | JPY 2,195,000~$ 14,585 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | JPY 1,845,000~$ 12,259 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,062,000 - 2,412,000. Application fee: $107.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply online and submit required documents (birth certificate or passport, teacher recommendation, transcript, pastor's recommendation if applicable) and pay application fee. 2) Admissions team reviews complete application and notifies applicants of outcome in writing. 3) Applicants who pass initial screening are contacted for required testing and interviews; both parents and student are interviewed. 4) Admission decision communicated in writing within 1–2 weeks of testing and interview.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist. CAJ operates rolling admissions and can consider applications during the school year; availability depends on class size and placement needs.
School Day
Campus opens at 8:00 (9:00 on Wednesdays); classes begin at 8:30 (9:30 on Wednesdays). Elementary dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.; all students should leave campus by 5:00 p.m. unless in a supervised activity. High School runs a block-based schedule with Chapel during the day.
Student Life
CAJ does not have a fixed school uniform. A dress code requiring modest, covered clothing applies on and off campus. CAJ-branded apparel is available for purchase with approval, using a color palette of royal blue, gold, gray, and white.
CAJ provides meals through a contracted lunch program with Cezars Kitchen. The menu includes daily fresh baked goods, a variety of snacks, vegetables, and noodles available daily for middle and high school students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CAJ offers a Guidance Center providing study skills, career testing, college guidance, and academic support. A guidance counselor provides limited personal counseling, with serious concerns referred externally. The Health Center is staffed by a full-time nurse. The Learning Resources Center provides personal advising and academic assistance to help students manage stress and workload.
CAJ's Child Protection Policy establishes guiding principles of visibility, accountability, and appropriate use and balance of power. Adults must act openly with students; staff, students, and families are encouraged to report concerns. A Mandated Reporting Form facilitates reporting of suspected abuse or safety concerns.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian