Phoenix House International School is a UK school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2021. Annual tuition ranges from $20,770 to $23,115 USD.
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Phoenix House International School is a co-educational day school located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It serves students aged 5 to 11 and follows a UK curriculum delivered in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First school in Japan to achieve COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare. Language-rich British prep curriculum with Japanese, French and Mandarin. LAMDA examinations integrated into the curriculum from early ages. North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido for outdoor and residential learning. Strong oracy focus with the guiding ethos 'Confidence to communicate. Language to lead.' Member of FOBISIA and IAPS. Located near the British Embassy and Imperial Palace in central Tokyo.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep 1 & Prep 2 | JPY 3,100,000~$ 20,598 |
| Prep 3 & Prep 4 | JPY 3,250,000~$ 21,595 |
| Prep 5 & Prep 6 | JPY 3,450,000~$ 22,924 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,890,000 - 3,240,000. Application fee: $402.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application via Open Apply with completed form, passport copies, report cards, academic referee details, and JPY 60,000 registration fee. 2. Review admissions policy and eligibility (ages 5–11, year group by date of birth). 3. Demonstrate age-appropriate academic capacity in verbal, non-verbal, numeric and spatial reasoning; child and parent must communicate effectively in English. 4. Complete admissions assessment including confidential school reference, parent meeting, teacher observations, English language proficiency check, and CAT4 test for Upper Prep applicants. 5. Attend Discovery Day (half day for Lower Prep, full day for Upper Prep). 6. Follow the Admissions Rounds Schedule (rounds A1, A2, S1, S2, Su1, Su2). 7. On offer, pay Enrolment Fee of JPY 500,000 to secure place. 8. Attend Open Day or in-person/online tours.
Admissions Details
Phoenix House maintains a waiting list when all places are filled. Applicants may be added if no places are available. No public details on ordering, duration, or prioritisation rules; families are notified if a place becomes available.
School Day
Three terms per year: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Autumn 2025 runs 1 September–12 December 2025; Spring 2026 runs 6 January–20 March 2026; Summer 2026 runs 13 April–26 June 2026. In-person tours are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00–10:00 JST; online information sessions on Mondays 12:00–13:00 JST.
Student Life
Four-house system: Snowdon, Rothesay, Windsor, and Oak. Houses promote collaboration across age groups through house-point competition. House Captains work with Heads of House to organise activities.
All pupils wear Phoenix House uniforms per the Uniform Policy. The blazer and school backpack are designed by Familiar; other items are ordered from Tombow's online shop (access code 105502). Items include blazer (JPY 42,000), sweater (JPY 9,800), vest (JPY 8,700), backpack (JPY 33,000), scarf in house colour (JPY 3,500), tote bag (JPY 1,800), and school pin (JPY 900).
Hot lunches are provided by Kiwi Kitchen and delivered daily as pre-ordered meals; parents pay Kiwi Kitchen directly.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is supported through enrichment activities to build confidence and resilience, the Rising Star Award (focusing on life skills, wellbeing, sustainability and entrepreneurship), LAMDA performing arts for self-confidence, and the North Peak Enrichment Campus in Hokkaido for learning away from routine pressures. Safeguarding policies establish a safe foundational environment.
Phoenix House holds COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare (first school in Japan to achieve this). The school has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL), all staff receive safeguarding training, concerns are recorded in CPOMS, and safe recruitment practices are followed. The Deputy Head also serves as DSL and SENCo.
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School Background
private
COBIS Beacon Status for Safeguarding and Student Welfare (first school in Japan)