The British School in Tokyo - Azebudai Hills Campus is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / British Curriculum school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2023. Annual tuition ranges from $19,564 to $20,301 USD.
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Scholarships Available
BST offers bursaries for eligible families unable to afford full fees. Limited to 7% of total student roll and not guaranteed year to year. Bursaries can cover up to 100% of enrolment fees and up to 50% of tuition, but are not available for Nursery and Reception. Awarded for one academic year and renewable subject to reassessment of financial means and student progress. A Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) also allows organisations to sponsor education costs for employee dependants.
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About
The British School in Tokyo's Azabudai Hills Campus is a co-educational international day school for children from Nursery (age 3) through Year 6 (age 11), situated within the Azabudai Hills development in central Tokyo near Tokyo Tower. Opened in August 2023, the campus delivers the English National Curriculum adapted for an international setting, with facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, full gymnasium, Digital Technology Studio, and dedicated arts spaces. As part of the broader BST group, which also operates the Showa Campus for Years 7–13, it offers a British international education underpinned by strong pastoral support, EAL and learning support services, and a rich extracurricular programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7-9 | JPY 2,940,000~$ 19,535 |
| Year 10-13 | JPY 3,030,000~$ 20,133 |
| Primary (Nursery-Year 6) | JPY 2,920,000~$ 19,402 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,920,000 - 3,030,000. Application fee: $268.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Enquiry Form and create an account; admissions representative contacts within 1–2 business days. 2. Access Application Form after enquiry is reviewed; pay non-refundable application fee of ¥40,000. 3. Submit application checklist and reference from current school to enter the application pool. 4. Interview or assessment scheduled only if space is anticipated (late February through late June). 5. English language proficiency assessed if English is not first language; at least one parent must communicate effectively in English. 6. Admissions decisions from early March into summer. 7. If offered a place, pay Enrolment Fee (¥500,000) and Educational Resources Fee (¥680,000), both non-refundable, within two weeks of invoice.
Admissions Details
BST uses an application pool rather than a traditional waitlist. Applicants are placed in the pool after completing all documents and obtaining a school reference. Interviews and assessments occur only when space is anticipated in the relevant year group. Admissions decisions run from early March into summer, with full year groups potentially having no clarity until May or later.
School Day
The school day follows a morning and afternoon timetable with breaks and lunch. Typical start times for BST primary are around 08:50 with end of day at approximately 15:25; exact times vary by year group.
Student Life
BST uses a four-House system: Amaterasu, Bishamon, Izanami and Tsukiyomi. Inter-House competitions take place throughout the year in various sports and arts events, including Sports Day and the House Singing competition.
BST requires students to wear the school uniform. Uniform items can be ordered online via Top of the Class with next business day delivery to either the Shibuya or Showa campus, with Friday collection. Secondary PE uniform is supplied by a separate provider at bstuniform.net.
Most BST students bring lunch from home. At the Azabudai Hills Campus, lunchtime meals can be delivered via Luca Deli (Nursery–Year 6) or Kiwi Kitchen (Year 3–Year 6). At the Showa Campus, Years 7–10 can order Kiwi Kitchen for delivery, and there is a canteen run by Showa Women's University for Years 10–13.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is addressed through BST's Pastoral Support framework and a multidisciplinary Student Support Services team that includes counselling resources. The school emphasises a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment to foster emotional resilience, linking emotional health with academic and social development.
BST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students, with all adults in the school sharing responsibility. The school operates a Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) team to manage and coordinate safeguarding responses, with regular training for DSLs and staff. The Safeguarding Policy aligns with the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education framework.
Student Demographics
School Background
BST is governed by a Board of Trustees with a minimum of 16 members, including parent and international representatives. The Board sets strategic aims and budget, appoints senior leadership, approves policies, and monitors performance, with open meetings for parents and staff held at least once a year.
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