Phoenix House International School

Location

• Yonbancho: 3-7 Yonbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Ages

Elementary school for ages 5–11 (Prep 1–Prep 6). Grade is decided by date of birth; a child who is 5 on August 31 enters Prep 1.

Curriculum

A British-style prep school (elementary school) based on the National Curriculum for England (Key Stages 1–2). On a base of English, math and science, students learn a wide range of subjects, including humanities, foreign languages, sports, programming, drama and music. Speaking in front of others (oracy) is emphasized. After graduating, many go on to Rugby School Japan in the same group, and some go to private schools in the UK and other countries.

Annual tuition (2026–27 school year)

Amounts include 10% consumption tax and include the Annual Enrichment Fee and Annual Building Maintenance Fee. Residential trips at the North Peak Enrichment Campus (lessons, transport, insurance, accommodation, meals) and school clubs are also included in tuition. Paying per term costs 5% more than the annual amount (Prep 1 & Prep 2: fall ¥1,319,577, spring ¥1,055,597, summer ¥879,827). If you use the school bus, tuition is a different amount from the table above (see the bus section). New students get 5% off for paying the annual amount in one lump sum between January 1 and March 31, or 3% off between April 1 and May 31. For families with siblings, the eldest child's tuition is 5% off with 2 siblings, 15% off with 3 and 30% off with 4. Learning support such as English (EAL) is charged separately. Fees paid are non-refundable, except in the case of calculation errors by the school.

Fees at entry

New students pay a Registration Fee of ¥60,000, an Enrolment Fee of ¥500,000 and a School Development Fee of ¥500,000 (all including consumption tax). The Registration Fee is paid when completing the application.

School bus

There is a school bus. Annual tuition for children using the bus (round trip) is ¥3,460,000 for Prep 1 & Prep 2, ¥3,610,000 for Prep 3 & Prep 4 and ¥3,810,000 for Prep 5 & Prep 6 (consumption tax included). Stops and routes are not on the official website.

Lunch

Choose to bring a packed lunch or to book a hot lunch delivered by the local Kiwi Kitchen. Each family pays Kiwi Kitchen directly.