International Schools in Tokyo Comparison

Strategic advice for families navigating Tokyo’s international schools

If you are considering enrolling your child in an international school in Tokyo, understanding the educational landscape is essential. Schools vary significantly by curriculum, culture, and required investment; finding the right fit is paramount. Start by viewing our Tokyo Area International School Overview below, and you can also reach out to us at any time for a personal consultation or admissions advice. With 20 years of teaching experience in leading international schools, we have an insider’s understanding of how schools differ and can recommend schools that will fit your needs.

2026-2027 Tokyo Area International School Comparison

SchoolAgesLocationCurriculumYear foundedAnnual fees*First year fees
Rugby School (day option)11-18ChibaBritish20235,000,0006,040,000
American School in Japan3-18ChofuAmerican19023,748,0005,623,000
ASIJ Early Learning Center3-5RoppongiAmerican19683,143,0005,268,000
Yokohama International School3-18YokohamaIB19243,609,0005,139,000
Saint Maur International School3-18YokohamaMontessori, IPC, IB, AP18723,590,0004,875,000
Tokyo International School4-17MinatoIB19953,400,0004,830,000
Nishimachi International School5-14AzabuAmerican19493,529,0004,654,000
St. Mary’s International School5-18SetagayaAmerican, IB19543,060,0004,510,000
Tokyo International Progressive School4-18SetagayaAmerican19993,358,3004,436,300
Horizon Japan International School3-18YokohamaIB20033,045,0004,340,000
Phoenix House International School5-11ChiyodaBritish20213,250,0004,310,000
Montessori School of Tokyo2-15AzabuMontessori19973,124,0004,287,000
The British School in Tokyo4-18Setagaya, MinatoBritish, IB19883,060,0004,280,000
K International School3-18KotoIB19973,052,0004,082,000
Shinagawa International School3-18ShinagawaIB20072,981,0004,021,000
International School of the Sacred Heart3-18HirooReligious, AP19082,990,0003,920,000
Seisen International School5-18SetagayaIB19622,800,0003,830,000
Yoyogi International School5-14ShibuyaBritish, IB19992,860,0003,823,000
Canadian International School4-18ShinagawaCanadian, PYP, AP19992,900,0003,800,000
Malvern College Tokyo4-18KokubunjiBritish/IB20242,970,2003,734,700
Aoba – Japan International School3-18NerimaIB19762,750,5003,480,500
New International School (Tokyo)3-18IkebukuroScotland20012,650,0003,430,000
KAIS International School4-18MeguroAmerican20062,539,0003,339,000
Capital Tokyo International School5-14Minami-AzabuIB20222,882,0003,137,200
Tokyo YMCA International School5-18KotoNorth American19982,346,0002,863,000
United School of Tokyo3-14ShibuyaAmerican20142,010,0002,835,000
Christian Academy in Japan5-18Higashi-KurumeReligious19502,175,0002,635,000
Lycée Français International de Tokyo5-18KitaFrench, IB19901,884,0002,484,000
Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama5-18YokohamaGerman19041,700,0002,425,000
Yokohama Christian School2-11YokohamaReligious20022,094,0002,424,000
Tokyo West International School2-18HachiojiDual Japanese and American diploma20101,979,0002,331,000
TIF International High School14-18ShibuyaProject-based, American20232,250,0002,250,000
Musashi International School Tokyo3-18MitakaCambridge20141,494,0002,238,500
UIA International School of Tokyo3-18KotoBritish20101,544,4001,731,400
Global Indian International School3-18EdogawaIndian, British, IB20061,635,5641,685,564
EIFJ Tokyo French-Japanese International School2-16EdogawaFrench20191,323,0001,506,000
India International School in Japan5-18KotoIndian2004635,000660,000

Data is for the 2026-2027 school year and is accurate as of June 3, 2026. Data gathered from school websites.

*Many schools have different levels of tuition for different school divisions. To reflect an average price, this table selects the cost for upper elementary (approximately grade 4 or 5).


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