The American School in Japan is a USA / AP school in Chofu, Japan. Founded in 1902. Annual tuition ranges from $20,013 to $25,346 USD.
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Scholarships Available
No scholarships or need-based financial aid for new applicants. A Corporate Contribution Program allows participating corporations to donate to ASIJ to fund corporate scholarships for employee dependents, which may influence admissions decisions. A Financial Aid Endowment fund with named funds exists for general financial support, though specific award processes are not detailed publicly.
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About
The American School in Japan is a co-educational day school located in Chofu, Tokyo, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school follows a USA curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and conducts instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Founded in 1902, ASIJ is one of the oldest international schools in Japan, operating two Tokyo campuses. It offers AP Capstone and a two-year Deep Learning Signature Program for grades 11-12, concurrent enrollment via Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), and a personalised IMPACT pathway. Students choose from 170+ co-curricular options including VEX Robotics, iGEM, and Model UN. The school community represents over 50 nationalities, with roughly half of families being bi-cultural American-Japanese.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6-8 | JPY 3,425,000~$ 22,757 |
| Grade 9-12 | JPY 3,533,000~$ 23,475 |
| Nursery-Pre-K | JPY 2,987,000~$ 19,847 |
| Kinder-Grade 5 | JPY 3,269,000~$ 21,721 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,987,000 - 3,783,000. Application fee: $335.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit inquiry form and register for Open House. Step 2: Create an admission portal account (Veracross) and begin the online application. Step 3: Submit required documents including school reports/transcripts and confidential teacher recommendations. Step 4: Admissions team reviews materials; may request academic, English, or other screening. Step 5: Decisions typically begin in late February or early March through summer. Step 6: If admitted, pay non-refundable Registration Fee of ¥300,000 to secure seat. Step 7: One or both parents must be fluent in English; applicants indicate campus preference (ELC in Roppongi or Chofu).
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist or pool system is published. Admissions are driven by seat availability and alignment with ASIJ's philosophy, diversity goals, and resource capacity. Families must plan around the annual admissions cycle with decisions typically issued from late February through summer.
School Day
Chofu campus: classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Early Learning Center: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Student Life
The cafeteria offers hot meals with a vegetarian option and a salad bar daily; the kiosk provides ready-made salads, sandwiches, soup of the day, fruit, freshly baked items, snacks, and beverages including coffee. An optional lunch delivery service is available at the Early Learning Center.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ASIJ places emphasis on student wellbeing supported by a dedicated Safeguarding Coordinator who also acts as a school counselor. SEL is a strategic priority integrated into professional learning and family engagement including parent workshops. The Vision of Learning ties wellbeing to Global Citizenship.
ASIJ's safeguarding framework includes a full-time Safeguarding Coordinator (Emily Hopwood), Level 2 Keeping Children Safe certification, a safeguarding policy and handbook, annual safeguarding training for all staff, background checks for all employees, and a Code of Conduct for faculty and staff. Procedures are aligned with WASC, CIS, and Keeping Children Safe accreditation standards.
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School Background
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