Nishimachi International School is a American / Japanese Curriculum school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1949. Annual tuition ranges from $22,646 to $22,646 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Outreach Scholarship Program offers partial or full scholarships to select students from diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, and geographic backgrounds currently in Japan whose families cannot afford international school tuition. Active since 2003–2004. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year with renewal options, contingent on satisfactory progress. Selection criteria include financial need, country of origin, cultural background, grade level, academic achievement, and talents. Contact the Admissions Office for eligibility details.
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About
Nishimachi International School is a co-educational day school located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It serves students aged 4 to 14 with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Nishimachi is a small K–9 international school in central Tokyo enrolling about 480 students from 35 nationalities, offering a bilingual English-Japanese education based on American Common Core standards alongside a daily Japanese language and culture program through Grade 9. The school emphasises project-based and real-world learning underpinned by Understanding by Design, and is accredited by both WASC and CIS.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten–Grade 9 | JPY 3,380,000~$ 22,458 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥3,380,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee of JPY 30,000. 2) Upload required documents (report cards, recommendation forms, birth certificate/passport, photos). 3) Confirm age and eligibility requirements. 4) Participate in admissions screening (group screening for Kindergarten in January; English and Math proficiency evaluation for Grades 1–9). 5) Receive admissions decision by email (early February for Kindergarten). 6) Pay registration fee (JPY 300,000) and building maintenance fee (JPY 825,000) upon acceptance.
Admissions Details
Kindergarten applicants may be placed in a waiting pool after document review to maintain language and gender balance in classrooms. For Grades 1–9, there is no published waitlist policy; admissions are based on screening outcomes rather than a first-come, first-served queue.
School Day
The school year runs from late August to mid-June. The school day starts around 8:15 am and ends at approximately 3:15 pm for Kindergarten and 3:30 pm for Grades 1–9. After-school care is available for enrolled students.
Student Life
The school uses a dress code rather than a formal uniform. The dress code aims to keep students neat, clean, and socially appropriate while allowing personal expression.
Lunch is provided by families each day and eaten in classrooms. An optional paid lunch service is offered by Kiwi Kitchen. Morning recess includes a snack.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A school nurse is on premises every school day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, attending to injuries, illnesses, and overall wellbeing. The Health Office and Student Services support students' health and socio-emotional development. Middle school students have a daily 15-minute advisory period.
Nishimachi maintains a Student Protection Policy aligned with Japanese law (Act No. 82) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All employees are mandatory reporters of suspected abuse. Staff receive Student Protection training and sign the Employee Code of Conduct annually.
Student Demographics
School Background
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