American Curriculum International Schools in Japan

Last updated 21 July 2026

About international schools in Japan

American curriculum schools have a long history in Japan, with the American School in Japan (ASIJ) founded in 1902. These schools offer AP courses, SAT preparation, and US college counselling familiar to North American families. The American approach is particularly popular among corporate expat families on multi-year assignments, offering continuity with schooling back home and strong co-curricular programmes.

Compare 57 American Curriculum international schools in Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 1,975,033), location, and more to find the right international school now.

American Curriculum International Schools in Japan

32 international schools in Tokyo

The Innovation Fellowship (TIF)

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 14 to 18

Makuhari International School

Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 12

Yoyogi International School - Yoyogi Campus

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 5 to 7

Nishimachi International School

American Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum · Ages 5 to 15

Canadian International School Tokyo

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 4 to 18

7 international schools in Nagoya

Aichi International School

Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum · Ages 3 to 12

NUCB International College

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum · Ages 15 to 19

NUCB International Junior and Senior High School

IB (MYP), IB (DP) · Ages 12 to 18

UPBEAT International School - Nakagawa

IB (PYP), American Curriculum · Ages 1 to 12

UPBEAT International School - Nagoya (Meieki)

IB (PYP), American Curriculum · Ages 1 to 12

3 international schools in Kobe

Marist Brothers International School

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

Kobe Bilingual School

Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum · Ages 3 to 12

Ascot International School Japan

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 2 to 18

3 international schools in Osaka

Senri International Schools of Kwansei Gakuin

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum · Ages 15 to 18

Move To Learn Global School

Advanced Placement (AP), SEN focussed · Ages 3 to 12

Osaka Gakugei Canadian International School

Canadian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum · Ages 15 to 18

2 international schools in Chikushino

Linden Hall School - Elementary School

Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum · Ages 6 to 12

Linden Hall School - High School

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum · Ages 13 to 18

1 international school in Sapporo

Sapporo International School

American Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum · Ages 3 to 15

1 international school in Nara

Kansai Christian School

American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum · Ages 6 to 18

1 international school in Kyoto

KIU Academy - Kyoto International University Academy

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 6 to 18

1 international school in Matsumoto

International School of Nagano - Nagano Campus

IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 2 to 12

1 international school in Okinawa

Okinawa Christian School International

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

1 international school in Nagano

UWC ISAK Japan

IB (DP), Japanese Curriculum · Ages 14 to 18

1 international school in Kofu

New Life International School - Yamanashi

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 6 to 18

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