Malvern College Tokyo is a IBMYP / IBPYP school in Kodaira, Japan. Founded in 2023. Annual tuition ranges from $17,840 to $19,497 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships available for the 2026-27 academic year by nomination or application in four categories: Academic (Foundation Year 1 and above), Performing Arts (Prep 5 and above, music or drama), Visual Arts/Design (FY1/Year 7 and above), and Sports (Prep 5/Year 5 and above). Bursaries available for families requiring financial assistance from Prep 1 onwards. Expatriate fee remission of 10-20% for three years available for families from corporate partners.
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About
Malvern College Tokyo is a co-educational day school located in Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Instruction is delivered in both English and Japanese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Part of the Malvern College group; offers IB PYP and MYP programmes; bilingual English and Japanese instruction in Tokyo.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Lower Sixth | JPY 2,910,000~$ 19,336 |
| Pre-Prep (PYP) | JPY 2,692,700~$ 17,892 |
| Prep 1-6 (PYP) | JPY 2,662,700~$ 17,692 |
| Foundation Year 1-3 (MYP) | JPY 2,800,600~$ 18,609 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,645,000 - 2,751,000. Application fee: $147.
Admissions Process
- 1Step 1 – Enquiry: Complete the Enquiry Form and arrange a campus visit. Step 2 – Visit Us: Attend a personalised or scheduled Friday campus tour. Step 3 – Registration: Complete the Online Application, pay the JPY 22,000 application fee and JPY 300,000 registration fee. Step 4 – Entrance Assessments: Phase-based assessments including English interviews, parent/pupil discussions, CAT4 online assessment, and written tasks depending on year group. Step 5 – Outcome: Admissions panel reviews application, school reports, assessment results and language proficiency; offer or waitlist status communicated to families.
Admissions Details
Waiting lists are sometimes in operation. The Admissions Team provides up-to-date information on the likelihood of future enrolment and waiting list status when applicable.
School Day
The school day runs from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., with lunch provided on site. The timetable is aligned with IB expectations and age-appropriate class structures.
Student Life
Every pupil is assigned to one of six Houses on joining the school. Each House is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress, supported by a Deputy Housemaster, House Assistants, and each pupil's Tutor, forming a structured pastoral framework.
The school has an on-site dining hall called Grub where students enjoy fresh, nutritious meals daily. House-based dining promotes cross-year interaction and provides opportunities for older students to support younger students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is embedded through pastoral care prioritising wellbeing and happiness, with small class sizes, tutor time, and a house-based community to foster resilience and belonging.
Malvern College Tokyo aligns with international safeguarding standards including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and the International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP).
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School Background
private