UIA International School of Tokyo is a A Levels / UK / IGCSE school in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $10,152 to $16,420 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Future Leaders Scholarship Program for Grades 9–12. Requires a grade average of 90% (A) or above to be invited to apply. Selection process includes a written essay and in-person interview. Awards 50% of tuition per eligible grade (two scholarships per grade level: Grades 9–12). Reviewed each semester; scholarship is cancelled if average falls below 90%. Not combinable with other tuition reductions. Application deadline is April 12th.
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About
UIA International School of Tokyo is a co-educational day school located in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It serves students aged 4 to 18 across Preparatory, Senior, and Sixth Form levels. The school offers a British-based curriculum including A Levels and IGCSE.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
British curriculum school in Tokyo offering education from early years through Sixth Form with A Levels and IGCSE qualifications.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K1 | JPY 1,685,200~$ 11,197 |
| K2 | JPY 1,680,200~$ 11,164 |
| K3 | JPY 1,691,200~$ 11,237 |
| Grade 1 | JPY 2,055,100~$ 13,655 |
| Grade 2 | JPY 2,059,500~$ 13,684 |
| Grade 3 | JPY 2,063,900~$ 13,714 |
| Grade 4 | JPY 2,060,600~$ 13,692 |
| Grade 5 | JPY 2,062,800~$ 13,706 |
| Grade 6 | JPY 2,248,700~$ 14,942 |
| Grade 7 | JPY 2,246,500~$ 14,927 |
| Grade 8 | JPY 2,253,100~$ 14,971 |
| Grade 9 | JPY 2,624,500~$ 17,439 |
| Grade 10 | JPY 2,615,700~$ 17,380 |
| Grade 11 | JPY 2,154,900~$ 14,318 |
| Grade 12 | JPY 2,154,900~$ 14,318 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,515,200 - 2,450,700. Application fee: $74.
Admissions Process
- 1Review the Admissions Handbook. 2. Submit OpenApply registration of interest and arrange a school tour (Monday–Friday, 9:00–15:00). 3. Attend school visit and in-school assessment; bring completed application form, required documents, and application fee of ¥11,000 (non-refundable). 4. Receive admissions decision by email within five working days; acknowledge acceptance within seven business days and pay initial invoice. 5. Placement confirmed subject to available vacancy, appropriate class placement, all required documents, and valid visa for foreign residents.
Admissions Details
UIA maintains waiting pools for some year groups due to class size limits (EY1: 19–21 seats; Grades 1–12: 24 seats). A child may be waitlisted after passing the assessment and paying the ¥11,000 application fee. The waitlist offer is valid for one academic year and is capped at 10 students per grade level. Priority is not first-come, first-served; gender balance and Academic Team decisions apply. Families must respond within 10 working days of an offer.
School Day
The school day starts at 8:40 AM. Early Years finish at 1:40 PM; Grades 1–12 finish at 3:30 PM. In Primary, scheduled recess is at 10:30 and lunch at 12:20.
Student Life
UIA uses a four-house system: Genbu, Seiryuu, Suzaku, and Byakko. Students are sorted into a house during admissions and remain in that house for the duration of their time at UIA. Houses participate in monthly house meetings, team-building, interdivisional activities, charity drives, and Sports Day.
UIA does not require a school uniform; a dress code applies to all students.
The school does not provide school lunches; students are asked to bring their own lunch box. After-care includes an afternoon snack.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
UIA focuses on students' social, academic, and physical well-being through the Cambridge Learner Attributes framework. A University and Career Counsellor provides personalized guidance. The Student Council Tutor Program fosters peer support and community belonging, and extracurricular activities support social engagement.
UIA has a Child Safeguarding Policy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, covering age-appropriate personal-safety lessons, parent information sessions, annual faculty training to recognize and report abuse, and a designated safeguarding lead (DSL).
Student Demographics
School Background
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