Tamagawa Academy (K12) and University is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / Japanese Curriculum school in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1929. Annual tuition ranges from $11,769 to $13,974 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Tamagawa Academy is a private Japanese K-12 school on a expansive 59-hectare campus in Machida, western Tokyo, offering education from kindergarten through Grade 12 alongside Tamagawa University on the same site. The school provides both Japanese national curriculum and bilingual International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP), with instruction in English and Japanese. Its distinctive features include an English Predominant programme from Grade 1, a continuous K-12 to university pathway, and a vibrant extracurricular offering including robotics and coral research.
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Why Families Choose
Tamagawa Academy offers a fully integrated K-12 programme on a 59-hectare green campus in Machida, Tokyo, with seamless progression to Tamagawa University on the same site. The school offers bilingual IB programmes (MYP and DP) alongside a Japanese national curriculum, with English-predominant classes from Grade 1. Distinctive extracurriculars include robotics and coral research clubs, and the campus is served directly by the Odakyu Odawara Line.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary Grade 1 | JPY 1,152,300~$ 7,656 |
| Elementary Grade 2 | JPY 1,159,300~$ 7,703 |
| Elementary Grade 3 | JPY 1,166,300~$ 7,750 |
| Elementary Grade 4 | JPY 1,173,300~$ 7,796 |
| Elementary Grade 5 | JPY 1,180,300~$ 7,843 |
| Elementary Grade 6 | JPY 1,187,300~$ 7,889 |
| IB Class (typical) | JPY 1,782,300~$ 11,843 |
| Kindergarten Year 1 (年少) | JPY 1,066,300~$ 7,085 |
| Kindergarten Year 2 (年中) | JPY 1,073,300~$ 7,132 |
| Kindergarten Year 3 (年長) | JPY 1,080,300~$ 7,178 |
| High School Grade 10 (General) | JPY 1,287,300~$ 8,553 |
| High School Grade 11 (General) | JPY 1,294,300~$ 8,600 |
| High School Grade 12 (General) | JPY 1,301,300~$ 8,647 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,756,500 - 2,085,630. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions are handled via rolling entries for specific IB and non-IB tracks when seats become available. An entrance examination/application fee of JPY 30,000 is required per test. Procedures differ by grade and program.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist system. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis as seats become available, for both IB and non-IB tracks.
School Day
School day starts at 8:20 with homeroom, followed by periods through the day, with a lunch break from 12:30 to 13:10. The schedule includes a second half of periods, a short afternoon break, and club activities after school ending around 18:00.
Student Life
Kindergarten does not have a uniform. Uniform requirements for primary and secondary levels are not published.
Students bring lunch from home; a Lunch Support program was introduced in 2024. The university campus has a student cafeteria (朔風館) on 2F and a Snack Bar Green House for take-out; 1F serves staff and visitors.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Supported by the Campus Health Care Center providing medical, health care, and psychological counseling. Four qualified school counselors (psychologists) operate from a dedicated Student Counseling Room. Morning Language Support and Academic Support/Study Hall are available, along with peer mentoring and a Teacher Mentor scheme.
Safeguarding is embedded in the inclusion framework with a dedicated Student Counseling Room and four qualified counselors providing confidential support. A Security Management Section focuses on fire/disaster prevention, crime prevention, and safety drills across all divisions. Schools coordinate with families and external specialists when needed.
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School Background
Private school corporation Tamagawa Gakuen (学校法人玉川学園), a single-campus private institution operating K-12, university, and graduate programs.