The British School in Tokyo - Showa Campus is a IB Diploma Programme / British Curriculum / BTEC Qualification / Cambridge IGCSE school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $19,564 to $20,301 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Bursaries covering up to 100% of enrolment fees and up to 50% of tuition are available to eligible families demonstrating financial need, limited to approximately 7% of the student roll. Not available for Nursery or Reception. Annual reassessment applies. A Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) allows organisations to fund corporate scholarships for employee dependents through tax-efficient donations.
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About
The British School in Tokyo's Showa Campus is located at Showa Women's University in Setagaya, Tokyo, serving students from Year 7 to Year 13. The school follows the English National Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE in Key Stage 4 and the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12–13, alongside BTEC and ASDAN pathways. BST is the only school in Japan to offer ASDAN, represents over 65 nationalities, and provides comprehensive student support including EAL, learning support, counselling, and over 130 extracurricular clubs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
BST is located at Showa Women's University in central Tokyo, two stops from Shibuya. It is the only school in Japan to offer ASDAN courses as an alternative curriculum pathway. The IB Diploma Programme is now the embedded senior pathway for Years 12–13. BST runs over 130 extracurricular clubs and the BST Outdoors programme with trips to Okutama. The school serves 65+ nationalities and provides a multidisciplinary Student Support Services team covering EAL, Learning Support, Counselling, and Medical care.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7-9 | JPY 2,940,000~$ 19,535 |
| Year 10-13 | JPY 3,030,000~$ 20,133 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,920,000 - 3,030,000. Application fee: $268.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility and verify year group. 2) Submit Enquiry Form and create an account; admissions representative responds within 1–2 business days. 3) Complete Application Form and pay ¥40,000 non-refundable application fee. 4) Submit checklist items and school reference to be placed in the application pool. 5) Interview or assessment scheduled when space is foreseen (late February through late June). 6) Admissions decisions begin in early March through summer. 7) If offered a place, pay non-refundable enrolment fee of ¥500,000 and Educational Resources fee of ¥680,000; tuition billed by term via bank transfer.
Admissions Details
BST uses an application pool system. Applicants are placed in the pool after submitting all documents and a school reference. For full year groups decisions may not be clear until May or later, meaning applicants may remain in the pool for an extended period.
Student Life
BST uses a four-House system: Amaterasu, Bishamon, Izanami and Tsukiyomi. Inter-House competitions take place throughout the year in sports and arts, including Sports Day and the House Singing competition.
Uniform is required and governed by a Uniform Guide and Uniform Policy. It can be purchased online through the official uniform supplier with next business day delivery to either campus. Secondary PE uniform is supplied by a separate company.
Most students bring their own lunch. Years 7 and above can order Kiwi Kitchen delivery. A canteen for Year 10–13 is run by Showa Women's University on campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated Counselling team offering one-to-one, class, and transition sessions, a Social and Emotional Support team providing interventions, BST Nurses, and medical care as part of the Student Support Services. The school emphasises a safe, secure and supportive learning environment central to student happiness and resilience.
BST has a designated safeguarding framework with a Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) team. The Showa Campus DSL is Kelly Diaz. Procedures are aligned to Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance with regular staff training. The BST Safeguarding Policy covers trustees, staff, students, families, external providers and volunteers.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees comprising parent and international members. Trustees set strategic aims, budget, appoint senior leadership, and oversee policies and performance.