Musashi International School Tokyo is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Lower Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / EYFS school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2002. Annual tuition ranges from $10,774 to $12,187 USD.
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About
Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is an English-medium co-educational day school in Mitaka, Tokyo, serving students from Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3–17) across two Mitaka campuses. The school follows the full Cambridge International curriculum framework, from EYFS and Cambridge Primary through to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with key strengths in STEM, outdoor education, and service and sustainability. Additional services include a four-route school bus, lunch provision, after-school clubs, and extended care until 17:00–17:30.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
MIST is an English-medium Cambridge International school offering a seamless K–Year 13 pathway in Mitaka, Tokyo, spanning EYFS through Cambridge A Levels. Key strengths include STEM, outdoor education, and service and sustainability. The school features a Middle School Community Service class, a 100% English Kindergarten environment, bus service across four Tokyo routes, and after-school clubs and extended care.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-5 | JPY 1,608,000~$ 10,684 |
| Grade 6-8 | JPY 1,765,000~$ 11,728 |
| Grade 9-12 | JPY 1,819,000~$ 12,086 |
| Kindergarten | JPY 1,637,000~$ 10,877 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,608,000 - 1,819,000. Application fee: $231.
Admissions Process
- 1Request an info session or campus tour via the school's admissions contact. 2) Submit an online application through the school's admissions system (OpenApply). 3) Undergo an admissions assessment including an interview and subject tests, varying by grade level. 4) Receive result notification within approximately one week. 5) Pay registration fee within two weeks of acceptance; remaining initial and annual fees due by specified deadline. 6) Grade placement is determined by age as of September 1; school year starts in September.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist. The school does not operate a waiting pool; spaces are allocated as they become available and applications can be submitted online.
School Day
Kindergarten day starts around 8:10–8:30 and runs to 14:15 for core hours, with extended care available from 14:16 to 17:00. Older-year schedules are not publicly published.
Student Life
Lunch service is provided at the school. After-school care with structured activities is available until 17:00–17:30.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school's mission emphasizes emotional development as part of holistic student growth. The Middle School Community Service class supports social engagement and wellbeing by fostering empathy and community involvement. Extended care and after-school options provide structured activities contributing to student wellbeing. No dedicated mental health counselling staff is publicly disclosed.