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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Located in Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Epsom College Tokyo is a forthcoming international school delivering a British Curriculum in English for Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 6, with day boarding. Affiliated with Epsom College UK, the school joins the Epsom family and draws on a network of enrichment. UK-trained teachers deliver specialist subjects such as computer science, languages, music, and physical education. The curriculum is grounded in the English National Curriculum and aligned across the Epsom family to build confidence, curiosity, independence, and readiness for the next step, while embedding Asian heritage and wellbeing. Japanese language pathways run alongside Japanese Social Studies and Global Perspectives to maintain local connections within an international framework. Learning extends beyond the classroom with enquiry-based learning, co-curricular activities, and a day-boarding structure.
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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees ¥4,500,000 - 5,500,000
Pupils 310
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 15
Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is a premier British international day and boarding school situated in the Kashiwanoha Smart City of Chiba Prefecture, located 30 minutes from central Tokyo via the Tsukuba Express Line. Serving a co-educational student body aged 11–18 (Years 7–13), RSJ delivers a rigorous British curriculum. This academic pathway leads to IGCSEs for Years 10–11 and A Levels for Years 12–13. Pupils are further challenged and supported through the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which facilitates independent, deep-dive research into specialised subjects of interest. The school is defined by its commitment to the development of "The Whole Person." Guided by the belief that social, recreational, and cultural engagement is essential to individual growth, RSJ provides a vast array of co-curricular enrichment. This includes professional-level programmes in music, drama, dance, coding, and debating, alongside elite sports clubs, outdoor education, and diverse academic and cultural societies. As it enters its third academic year with a thriving community of 300+ pupils, RSJ offers flexible residency options including Day, Weekly, and Full Boarding, fostering a global community within a state-of-the-art Japanese setting.
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Instructs in English, Japanese
Ages 2 - 12 years
Fees ¥1,380,000 - 1,740,000
Pupils 385
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
Class Size 22
Makuhari International School (MIS) is a private international school in Wakaba, Chiba City, serving Pre-School (two-year-olds), Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–6) and Grades 1–6 (ages 6–12). The curriculum follows the objectives of the Japanese Curriculum and, as a MEXT-designated exceptional school, supplements them with elements from other curricula; English literacy draws on a UK-style literacy framework, and maths uses White Rose Maths. Most lessons are taught in English, with Japanese or Japanese Studies (and some Social Studies in Grades 5–6) taught in Japanese. The campus is a 13‑minute walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station and about 30 minutes from Narita Airport and central Tokyo. MIS runs school buses to areas including Chiba, Funabashi, Tsudanuma, Baytown and Urayasu. After-school clubs include art, athletics, language, culture, drama and music, and the Global Citizenship Award Program includes projects such as growing rice in the school rice paddy.
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Instructs in English
Ages 8 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,010,394 - 2,240,136
Pupils 1220
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Class Size 20
Global Indian International School – Higashi Kasai Campus in Tokyo offers international education pathways from upper primary through high school, featuring IB PYP, Cambridge (CLSP & IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme. Located in the residential Edogawa ward of eastern Tokyo, the campus combines internationally recognised curricula with a framework known as 9GEMS designed to develop varied competencies. Instruction is primarily in English, and students aged approximately 8 to 18 can pursue structured learning from primary through senior levels. The campus offers curriculum choices that support transitions to global higher education pathways and encourages participation in activities that support skills beyond academics, including technology and leadership-oriented programs. Bus services are available, and the school operates as a co-educational day school.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,515,200 - 2,450,700
Pupils 564
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 23
UIA International School of Tokyo is an English-medium Cambridge International School serving students from Early Years through Grade 12 (ages 3–18) in the Kiba district of Tokyo, Japan. The school follows the Cambridge Pathway, offering Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A-Level qualifications. Located in a residential area about 10 minutes from downtown Tokyo and within walking distance of Kiba Station, it provides accessible urban schooling. UIA’s campus supports a range of extracurricular activities from Japanese Culture and STEM clubs to Model United Nations and sports through ISTAA. Students engage in weekly activity sessions and can take languages such as Japanese, French and Hindi. The school also offers a bus service for student transport.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Fees ¥577,500
Pupils 380
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Montessori Curriculum
Class Size 22
Tokyo International Public School (TIPS) is an English-medium school in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, with campuses in Nishi-Kasai and Naka-Kasai. It offers a Montessori kindergarten program for children in K1 (ages 3–4) and K2/K3 (ages 4–6), with learning goals that include early literacy, numeracy foundations, social development and hands-on skill-building. For primary years, TIPS provides a Cambridge Primary program for Grade 1 to Grade 5. The school says it aims to connect Japanese and international communities through its English-medium approach. The school also notes that the Nishi-Kasai campus is an approved facility for government-related subsidies for eligible kindergarten-aged children, with subsidy amounts depending on the local ward.
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Instructs in English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,500,000 - 2,000,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 15
Abroad International School Osaka is a co-educational school in Ikuno-ku, Osaka, serving students from age 1 through Grade 12, with learning pathways that include Early Learning Center through High School. The school is an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school notes the DP will launch in August 2026. In the Early Learning Center, the school states the youngest learners follow the UK EYFS framework. Support services include an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme and a school bus service with published routes/schedules. After-school options include Study Hall in the library and a range of clubs such as soccer, karate, art and crafts and Korean language.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 17 years
Fees ¥2,645,000 - 2,751,000
Pupils 400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum
Class Size 19
Malvern College Tokyo opened in August 2023 and is located in Kodaira, a residential and academic area in western Tokyo, approximately 40 minutes from the city centre by train. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with English as the main language of instruction. All pupils study Japanese daily, with classes organised by language proficiency. The campus includes specialist facilities such as science laboratories, a library and a STEAM and Design Makerspace equipped with tools including 3D printers and laser cutters. Sports facilities include a two-storey gymnasium, a full-size all-weather sports pitch and a running track. The school also features a Sakura Garden, which is used for outdoor learning and community events, including the annual Sakura Culture Festival. Malvern College Tokyo currently operates as a day school and provides school bus services on selected routes.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 7 years
Fees ¥2,568,000 - 2,685,000
Pupils 197
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Class Size 15
Yoyogi International School – Yoyogi Campus is located in Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, next to Yoyogi Park and within easy reach of central Tokyo by public transport. The school is an authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Its curriculum is also described as being cultivated from the US Common Core and the UK National Curriculum, providing a structured international framework for learning. The Yoyogi Campus serves younger students, with small class sizes of up to 16 students, allowing teachers to give close attention to each child. English is the main language of instruction, with Japanese taught as part of the programme. After-school activities include options such as soccer, volleyball, taekwondo, Pilates, arts and coding, which includes junior coding programmes. Founded in 1999, with the Yoyogi Campus opening in 2015, the school offers an international education setting in a green, urban neighbourhood familiar to many families living in Tokyo.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,800,000 - 2,520,000
Pupils 200
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum
Class Size 20
YUAI International Islamic School is an Islamic environment school in Tokyo that opened in July 2016. The school provides education at Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary levels, with English used as the main language of instruction. Its academic programme follows the Cambridge pathway, including IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level courses at the upper secondary stage. In Primary School, students study a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Islamic Studies, Japanese Language, Arabic, Art and Craft, Computer Studies and Health and Physical Education. The school also offers a morning Tahfiz class as part of its programme. YUAI highlights several annual activities and events on its website, such as a Science and Math Festival aimed at encouraging student interest in these subjects, as well as an annual Sports Day. These activities reflect the school’s focus on both academic learning and co-curricular experiences within an Islamic educational setting.
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Instructs in English
Ages 12 - 18 years
Fees ¥2,920,000 - 3,030,000
Pupils 1300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE
Class Size 22
The British School in Tokyo’s Showa Campus is located at Showa Women’s University in Taishido and opened in 2007. It serves Year 7 to Year 13 students. BST teaches a curriculum founded on the National Curriculum for England and in Key Stage 4 students follow an IGCSE programme taught by subject specialists. For senior students, BST states the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is now embedded as the pathway for Years 12–13, alongside the school’s IGCSE foundations. Students can also access broader programmes such as BST Outdoors, with trips that include outdoor activities in Okutama, Tokyo prefecture. BST also states it runs 130 extracurricular clubs across the school.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees ¥804,000 - 1,084,000
Pupils 250
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Class Size 15
Tokyo Bay International School (TBIS) operates in the Koto-ku district of Tokyo, offering a curriculum that combines Montessori methods for early learners with the Cambridge International framework for older students. The school provides education for students aged 3 to 18, culminating in IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Facilities include a dedicated fine arts academy, a science laboratory and a computer lab where students engage with technology. A distinctive feature of TBIS is its specialized focus on emerging technologies through its "Future Leaders" initiative. The school maintains exclusive laboratories where students from an early age receive practical lessons in Robotics, Drones and Coding, which are also supported by Virtual Reality (VR) tools. This program is designed to integrate logic and creativity within the daily timetable. Located near Kameido Station, the campus utilizes surrounding local parks to supplement its physical education program, ensuring a variety of outdoor environments for its 100+ students.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees ¥2,802,000 - 3,020,000
Pupils 660
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Class Size 26
K. International School Tokyo (KIST) is a private, co-educational day school in Koto-ku, about three kilometers east of Tokyo Station and close to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. It serves students from K1 (age 3) through Grade 12 and teaches in English. KIST offers the IB Primary Years Programme (K1–Grade 5), an original Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6–8), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE courses (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is also designated as a SAT test center, and all students sit a PSAT in Grades 9 and 10.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees ¥2,857,000 - 3,626,000
Pupils 470
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Class Size 15
Saint Maur International School is a co-educational day school in Yamate, a historical, cultural and residential area of central Yokohama, on the same site where it was founded in 1872. The school accepts children from age 2½ through Grade 12. In Grades 9–10, Saint Maur uses the IGCSE framework and in Grades 11–12 most courses are IB courses. Students may take the IB Diploma or take individual IB courses. The school also offers students the opportunity to take Advanced Placement exams. Facilities highlighted by the school include Fine Arts spaces, science facilities, a Sports & Activities Center and Robotics Labs.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Fees ¥1,608,000 - 1,819,000
Pupils 90
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 10
Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) is an English-medium school in Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 13. Kindergarten (K3–K4) is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and runs in a 100% English environment, with learning areas that include literacy, mathematics, art and design, and physical development. From Elementary, students follow the Cambridge Primary Programme (including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments), then progress through Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoints, and later prepare for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Level examinations in High School. Middle School includes a Community Service class where students develop initiatives to help the local community. The school also notes support services such as bus service, lunch service, after school clubs and extended care.
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Instructs in English
Ages 7 - 14 years
Fees ¥2,568,000 - 2,685,000
Pupils 120
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum
Class Size 15
The Jinnan Campus serves students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. The school is an authorised IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the school states that learning in the upper grades incorporates a project-based learning approach. English is the main language of instruction, with Japanese taught as part of the programme. Class sizes are capped, with students limits ranging from approximately 18 students in lower grades to 20 in middle school. After-school activities for Jinnan Campus students include sports such as soccer and volleyball, creative arts activities, Pilates and coding programmes.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees ¥0 - 2,312,000
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Laurus International School of Science – Shirokanedai is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located in RIS Shirokanedai, Minato, Tokyo. The campus serves ages 1.5 to 6, and the overall school population extends to ages 0 to 18, with Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels in the curriculum. The Shirokanedai program emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning to build a strong foundation in science and problem solving. Preschool Life runs entirely in English and develops social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, while Kindergarten Life includes hands-on science experiments, outdoor play and practical communication. The campus features a spacious P.E. room, a music room and a high-standard science lab, with nearby parks and nature observation opportunities at the National Institute for Nature Study botanical gardens. Opened in 2016 as part of Laurus's expansion to eight preschools, the campus also offers Saturday School for English fluency, after-school STEM Academy and seasonal STEM Camps.
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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees ¥9,767,360 - 10,606,830
Pupils 300
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 16
Harrow International School Appi Japan is a full-boarding school in Appi Kogen, enrolling students aged 11–18 (Years 7–13). The school follows a bespoke Harrow International Curriculum that leads to IGCSE and A-Level examinations. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English (except Modern Foreign Languages). In Prep, students study core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and a language choice of Japanese or Mandarin. Beyond timetabled lessons, the school offers “Super Curriculum” activities such as clubs and societies, guest speakers and debate/public speaking competitions. The campus is reachable via routes including Tokyo Station to Morioka Station and onward to Appi Kogen.
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Instructs in English, Japanese
Ages 3 - 12 years
Fees ¥1,010,000 - 1,135,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 18
Horizon Academy Sendai Campus offers two stages: an Early Learning Centre for ages 3–5 and a Primary School for Grades 1–6. In the Early Learning Centre, the school describes its curriculum as based on the UK’s EYFS framework, with inquiry-based experiences in English. In Primary, the school states that it implements the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is a PYP authorized school, with 50–60% of instruction in English and both Japanese and English homeroom teachers. The campus is located in Takamori, Sendai and the school describes the setting as a peaceful residential area surrounded by nature. Practical supports listed on the site include a school bus service and daycare options.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 6 years
Fees ¥1,800,000
Pupils 50
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 15
Clarence International School is a British international pre-prep school in Minami-Aoyama, described as being in the heart of Tokyo. It serves children from 18 months to 6 years old and follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum of England. Learning includes a strong arts component: the school highlights weekly music lessons with specialist teachers and visual art experiences such as sculpture, printmaking and ceramics. Outdoor learning is built in through frequent time in nearby parks and “Muddy Parks.” In the Rainbow class, children also begin structured technology learning, including typing, LEGO coding, Scratch and robotics. Beyond the school day, children can join termly clubs and the school states it operates its own bus service for routes and excursions.
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Instructs in English, German
Ages 1 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,609,000 - 1,876,950
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), German Curriculum
Class Size 20
Deutsche Schule Kobe International is a school on Rokko Island serving ages 1 to 18. The school teaches in English, German and Japanese, with a German curriculum aligned to the Thüringer Lehrplan for German speakers and Japanese mother tongue programme for families. In the Early Years and Primary, students follow the IB Primary Years Programme while mathematics and language are taught through the Cambridge Primary Programme. From 2026/27, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary Cambridge courses lead to the IGCSE, taught in English alongside German and Japanese language study. In 2030/31 the Diploma Programme will be offered; English remains the language of instruction, German is studied as a higher-level foreign language and Japanese may be available at native speaker level. The campus is eco-friendly and on Rokko Island. Facilities include swimming for pupils, specialist music and art, and a range of after-school clubs, coding, robotics and 3D modelling through STEM activities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 11 years
Fees ¥620,000
Pupils 75
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Montessori Curriculum
Global Wisdom International School’s Kasai Campus, located near Kasai Station in eastern Tokyo, provides education for students ages 2 to 14. The campus follows a mixed Montessori curriculum for its Kindergarten students and the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculums for Grades 1 through 8. A distinctive feature of the school is its specialized After-School Clubs, which offer concrete skill development beyond standard classes. For example, the Robotics Club allows students to build personalized robots using school-provided kits and chips while earning level certifications in AI and robotics. Additionally, students can train with a National Level Chess Coach or prepare for Math and Science Olympiad exams. With a student body of just over 100 children representing 10 nationalities, the school maintains an intimate, highly individualized learning environment. Instruction is in English, and supplementary language clubs in Japanese, Hindi, and Tamil help students deepen their multilingual abilities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 12 years
Fees ¥700,000 - 880,000
Pupils 320
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), Japanese Curriculum
Class Size 25
The International School of Nagano (ISN) Nagano Campus offers an inquiry-based IB PYP curriculum for young learners, uniquely housing preschool and elementary students under one roof. This distinctive setup naturally fosters mentorship, giving young children older role models to observe while allowing older students to practice responsibility and leadership. Instruction is delivered entirely in English, supported by dedicated Japanese language classes to ensure bilingual development. A signature element of ISN is its integration with the local environment. Through initiatives like the Biosphere Reserve program, students regularly engage with nature, participating in forest walks, rice planting, and observing seasonal changes in the nearby Japanese Alps to build environmental literacy. The campus itself features outdoor play spaces designed to support physical development and daily exploration. By blending the structured IB framework with hands-on outdoor learning and cross-age collaboration, ISN Nagano Campus provides an active environment where students learn through inquiry, play, and community connection.
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Instructs in English
Ages 6 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,300,000 - 1,400,000
Pupils 88
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Singapore Curriculum
Class Size 9
Camelot International School is a small international school located in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, close to Kotake-Mukaihara Station and within easy reach of central areas such as Ikebukuro. Founded in 2014, the school educates students from Grade 1 through Grade 12 and does not offer kindergarten or early years programmes. Teaching is conducted in English across all subjects. The school follows the Cambridge international pathway, offering Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programmes, followed by Cambridge IGCSE and GCE A Levels in the upper secondary years. In primary school, mathematics is taught using Singapore Mathematics. Class sizes are deliberately small, with the school reporting an average of around 12 students per grade and even smaller groups in the upper secondary years. Camelot operates a main campus for primary and lower secondary students and a separate annex building for upper secondary students, located a short walk away. Students also take part in subjects such as physical education, music, drama and home economics, alongside the academic programme.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Fees ¥1,454,500 - 1,628,400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 20
St. Michael’s International School in Kobe was established on 10 March 1946 and serves children aged 3–11. It is located on the edge of Kitano, close to Sannomiya, in an area described as family-friendly and multicultural. In Early Years, SMIS draws on the British EYFS alongside the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). In Primary, it uses the National Curriculum for England and Wales for English and Mathematics and embeds learning through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school describes itself as the first in Japan accredited with the IPC and the only fully accredited British international school in Kansai offering specialist Early Years and Primary education. Students can join after-school clubs that run 5–8 weeks each term, and Year 5–6 have residential experiences planned at a YMCA facility.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees ¥660,000 - 1,210,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Kohana International School’s Kawasaki Campus offers a Cambridge-aligned education from early years through A-Levels for students aged 2.5 to 18. Situated in an urban campus setting, the school emphasizes a multicultural environment where older and younger grades regularly interact through vertically integrated team activities. The academic program incorporates STEAM integration and project-based learning, alongside an emphasis on digital literacy with dedicated coding platforms and an active ICT lab. Students participate in specific extracurriculars like robotics, ballet, and creative workshops, supported by localized facilities including an open playroom and a mini pool. A distinctive element of Kohana’s student experience is its strong focus on global citizenship, highlighted by the integration of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and vibrant cultural events like their annual United Nations Day, where the diverse student body actively celebrates global traditions.
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Instructs in English, Japanese
Ages 6 - 14 years
Fees ¥1,970,000 - 3,000,000
Pupils 1400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Class Size 25
Laurus International School of Science in Tokyo provides a continuous pathway from preschool to upper secondary with a focus on STEM, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Cambridge International Curriculum guides learning from Primary through IGCSE and A Levels, complemented by the Laurus Innovator Program to deepen STEM and entrepreneurship. In Preschool and Kindergarten, English language foundations and science basics are established; from Primary onward, students engage with Cambridge courses while tackling hands-on projects. The school operates on multiple Tokyo campuses, including the Shiba Primary & Secondary site with modern labs and workshops supporting project-based science learning. Enrichment options, Afterschool, Saturday School and Seasonal Programs extend learning beyond the classroom, and ESL supports language development. Laurus was founded in 2001 by Mr Kiyomi Hioki and Mrs Mami Hioki. It joined the Council of International Schools in 2024 and opened Upper Secondary under Cambridge in 2025, with Round Square Candidate status achieved in 2026. The school is recognized for its focus on science education within Japan's international education landscape.
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Instructs in English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,500,000 - 2,150,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Enishi International School in Nagoya offers an IB continuum, which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving students from age 1 through Grade 12. Foundation classes use the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the school states that from Preschool to High School it follows International Baccalaureate programs. The campus is located next to Noritake Garden and is about a 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Instruction is described as being in English, and Japanese is taught across age groups, including options in DP subject groups. EIS lists extensive after-school clubs (for example soccer, basketball, dance, drama, coding, robotics, chess and debate) and also mentions free Saturday courses for secondary students in subjects such as math and science.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 11 years
Fees ¥2,890,000 - 3,240,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum
Phoenix House International School in Tokyo is a British international prep school for children aged 5 to 11, offering the National Curriculum of England in a language-rich environment. The school is located in central Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, close to the British Embassy and Imperial Palace. It opened in 2021 and provides core subjects including English, mathematics, science, humanities and modern languages, with additional programmes in arts, computing and sports. The campus supports a full physical education curriculum with indoor PE facilities alongside arts spaces for music, drama and dance. Enrichment beyond regular classes includes clubs in arts, academics, languages and wellbeing. Language learning in Japanese, French and Chinese forms part of the curriculum. The school’s House system and extracurricular activities aim to foster collaboration and engagement across age groups. Phoenix House also operates a North Peak enrichment campus for outdoor experiences and extended learning opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 6 - 18 years
Fees ¥2,250,000 - 2,970,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Islamic Curriculum
Al Sanad School Japan is located at 2 Chome-3-1 Haracho, with the school noting access from Shinden/Dokkyo Station, approximately 8 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot. The school offers education from Primary School starting at age 6 and continues into secondary education, including IGCSE and A Level programmes, with Cambridge examination fees referenced in its official fee documents. Daily routines include a scheduled morning tahfiz session. The school also states that clubs are offered alongside the academic programme. Al Sanad School Japan organises structured academic activities such as an English Internal Competition, with separate categories for primary and secondary students. For older students, the school also describes providing overseas opportunities, including a study tour and Umrah trip, as part of its broader educational activities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 11 years
Fees ¥825,000 - 855,000
Pupils 101
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Global Wisdom International School (GWIS) operates in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward with two campuses: Funabori and Kasai. The Funabori Campus (3-1-4 Funabori, Edogawa-ku) provides a Montessori-based pre-school and kindergarten program for ages 2 to 6, emphasizing discovery and enquiry in an activity-rich environment. The Kasai Campus offers Cambridge Primary (and plans Cambridge Lower Secondary for future Grades 1–8). GWIS is officially recognized as a Cambridge International School, providing Cambridge Primary and, in future, Cambridge Lower Secondary. The school hosts a community of more than 100 students from roughly 10 nationalities, supporting an international atmosphere and cross-cultural learning. The learning approach blends hands-on Montessori practice with theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner to balance free exploration with guided study. In addition to core curriculum, GWIS runs extensive after-school programs up to age 10, alongside arts, language development, and other extracurriculars to support holistic development. Admission is open for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,560,000
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 24
Laurus International School of Science – Aoyama is located at 6-13-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. It offers Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels alongside a Bespoke Curriculum, serving learners 0 to 18 in Japan. The campus runs an International STEM curriculum for ages 1.5 to 6, delivered in an all-English environment that builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills; preschool emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning and kindergarten prioritizes science experiments, outdoor play and communication. After-school options include ESL, dance and the STEM Academy, while Saturday School strengthens English through Math, Science/STEM and PE in English; Seasonal STEM Camps run winter, spring and summer with flexible enrollment for Laurus and non-Laurus students. The campus features a spacious indoor playroom, a dance studio, and year-round PE/Karate, with a school bus service. It sits in Minami-Aoyama, near Shibuya, Omotesando, Roppongi and Ebisu. Laurus is the only international science school in Japan. The school serves about 1,500 students and 320 staff.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Fees ¥2,920,000 - 3,030,000
Pupils 1300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Class Size 22
The British School in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Campus is a central Tokyo primary campus for children from Nursery (age 3) through Year 6 (age 11). The campus opened to students on 28 August 2023 and is located within the Azabudai Hills development, close to Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Roppongi-Itchome and Kamiyacho stations. According to the school, the campus is surrounded by extensive green space and is designed to support learning in an urban setting. Facilities highlighted by the school include a 25-metre swimming pool, a full gymnasium, outdoor sports areas and age-specific libraries. Specialist learning spaces include a Digital Technology Studio where pupils engage in activities such as robotics and coding, as well as dedicated art and design areas and an auditorium used for assemblies and performances. The curriculum at the Azabudai Hills Campus is based on the English National Curriculum, adapted for an international school environment.
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Instructs in English, Japanese
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees ¥1,151,000 - 1,871,000
Pupils 70
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Japanese Curriculum
Class Size 8
Ascot International School Japan is a Cambridge International School in Kita-ku, Kobe City (Hyogo), serving students from Early Years through Upper Secondary. The school opened its Early Years section in January 2018 and joined the Cambridge International network in May 2022. Students follow Cambridge pathways leading to IGCSE and A-levels, with the curriculum noted as aligned to the English National Curriculum, and Japanese learning offered alongside the English-language program. The campus includes a gymnasium and a full artificial turf soccer pitch, and the school highlights woodland areas used for nature-based learning. After school, students can join activities such as AFA Soccer, basketball, badminton, gaming and homework club.
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Instructs in English
Ages 1 - 12 years
Fees ¥1,676,000 - 1,796,000
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Laurus International School of Science – Tsukishima is located at 1-11-8 Tsukuda, 1F Pier West Square, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0051. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, serving learners from ages 1 to 12. The early years program is an International STEM Preschool & Kindergarten for ages 1.5–6, with inquiry-based STEM learning and an all-English learning environment. Preschool life aims to build social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, while Kindergarten life emphasizes science experiments and outdoor play and communication. Enrolment options include a 5-hour day (9:00–14:00) and a Full Day (8:30–18:00); a School Bus service is available where appropriate. The campus is a newly established facility beside the Sumida River, in a setting close to parks and Edo-era neighborhoods. After-school options include PE, dance, rhythmic activities and the STEM Academy; Saturday School enhances English fluency; Seasonal STEM camps run year-round for Laurus and non-Laurus students.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 6 years
Pupils 1500
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Laurus International School of Science – Musashi-Shinjo is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten located at 4-24-18 Suenaga, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0013. It serves children from about 10 months to 6 years and blends a bespoke Laurus Curriculum with Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Preschool School Life builds social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in an all-English setting, while the Laurus Curriculum supports inquiry-based STEM learning to establish a solid early foundation. The Musashi-Shinjo campus opened in 2017, with Cambridge Assessment International Education membership in 2019 and CIS membership in 2024; Upper Secondary under Cambridge opened in 2025. Facilities include a spacious outdoor playground exclusive to this location and a school bus service. The school is Kawasaki-certified and eligible for national Free Early Childhood Education and Care program and subsidies, and has passed regular audits with no issues. Afterschool programs, Seasonal STEM Camps, and arts/ESL/Science activities welcome Laurus and non-Laurus students.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 12 years
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Laurus International School of Science Jiyugaoka is an international STEM preschool and kindergarten campus in Tokyo that serves children from 0 to 12. In 2023 the school relocated to a bright, newly built campus in Jiyugaoka, now located at 2-17-12 Midorigaoka CREAL Terrace, Jiyugaoka 3F, Meguro, 152-0034, and operates Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 18:00. The campus offers Bespoke Curriculum and Cambridge Primary, with a focus on building a strong foundation through inquiry-based STEM learning. The preschool and kindergarten programs are taught in an all-English setting, with Saturday School supporting English fluency. The campus provides the Mother & Toddler Program, Afterschool and Seasonal Camp, expanding learning beyond the regular day. Distinctive features include science experiments, outdoor play and communication development in Kindergarten, and a family-friendly environment welcoming non-Laurus students to extracurriculars. This campus emphasizes hands-on inquiry, problem solving, and opportunities for creative expression within an international framework worldwide today.
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