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Affordable International Schools in Japan

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About international schools in Japan

Japan is more affordable for international schooling than many families expect. While premium Tokyo schools charge JPY 2-3.5 million per year, a large number of options exist below JPY 3 million, including some with strong IB or American programmes. Schools outside Tokyo in cities like Kobe, Nagoya, and Osaka tend to offer lower fees while maintaining good academic standards.

Compare 96 Affordable international schools in Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 1,638,620), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 96 schools · avg fee JPY 1,638,620
Schools listed
96
Curricula
29
Average annual fee
JPY 1,638,620
Fee range
JPY 25,000 – 3,000,000
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (36 schools)
Average school size
492 pupils
Largest by enrolment
NUCB International Junior and Senior High School
Oldest
Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama (1904)
With boarding
6

51 international schools in Tokyo

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7 international schools in Kobe

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7 international schools in Osaka

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4 international schools in Nagoya

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4 international schools in Kyoto

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3 international schools in Okinawa

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1 international school in Sapporo

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1 international school in Nara

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1 international school in Matsumoto

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1 international school in Hiroshima

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1 international school in Chikushino

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1 international school in Kofu

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FAQs for Japan

What counts as affordable in Japan?
Schools with annual fees under JPY 3,000,000 are generally considered affordable.
Are affordable schools good quality?
Many offer IB or American curricula with solid academic outcomes despite lower fees.
Are schools outside Tokyo cheaper?
Generally yes, schools in Kobe, Nagoya, and Osaka tend to have lower fees.
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