Tokyo International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from $20,100 to $22,110 USD.
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About
Tokyo International School is a private, coeducational day school in Tokyo, Japan, authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. The school provides English-language instruction and serves students from early childhood through secondary education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) in the heart of Tokyo's Minato-ku district, with English-medium instruction.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 - Grade 5 | JPY 3,050,000~$ 20,266 |
| Grade 6 - Grade 9 | JPY 3,200,000~$ 21,262 |
| Grade 10 - Grade 11 | JPY 3,300,000~$ 21,927 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 | JPY 3,000,000~$ 19,934 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥3,000,000 - 3,300,000. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application through the admissions portal with a non-refundable processing fee. 2) Upload all required supporting documents via the online checklist. 3) Completed applications are reviewed by the Leadership Team and relevant teachers, considering cultural and language diversity, learning diversity, and available resources. 4) An admissions decision is made based on space availability, class size, and support capacity; assessments may be required at the admissions team's discretion once a seat is identified.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist system is described. Admissions are contingent on space availability and class size, with a maximum of 22 students per class. Assessments are only conducted once a seat has been identified.
School Day
On campus from 8:00; classes begin at 8:10 and end at 15:20. Optional after-school activities run from 15:30 to 17:30. Beyond the Bell aftercare extends supervision to 18:30 with additional bus departures at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 pm.
Student Life
Lower School students (Kindergarten to Grade 5) wear uniforms, available via the Top of the Class online shop. Upper School students (Grade 6 and above) follow a smart casual dress code and do not wear uniforms.
No on-campus dining described for day students. For students in the independent housing programme, daily breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays; weekends and national holidays are self-catered.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A counseling team collaborates with students, families, and teachers to foster social-emotional health. Counselors support students in developing self-awareness, managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and making responsible decisions. Mental wellbeing is integrated into daily school life through the Trust, Inspire, and Support framework.
Safeguarding is described as an unwavering commitment to student welfare, with a proactive approach to preventing harm and protecting students from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and safeguarding professionals oversee policy implementation. All staff undergo rigorous safeguarding training and recruitment includes thorough criminal background and reference checks.
Student Demographics
School Background
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